Curriculum Manager

Options for Learning

Curriculum Manager responsible for curriculum design and evaluation for childcare programs. Ensuring educational standards met while collaborating with multiple teams for student learning improvement.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeWest Covina • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum across various age groups;
Ensuring curriculum aligns with state and federal educational standards, as well as organizational goals;
Leading curriculum quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives;
Collaborating with supervisors, instructional coaches, and program directors to enhance student learning outcomes;
Collaborating with data team to analyze student performance data that will inform curriculum adjustments and instructional strategies;
Collaborating with training and professional development staff on curriculum-related trends and organizational needs;
Collaborating with family engagement team to develop resources for parents to reinforce classroom learning;
Developing training materials and lead workshops on instructional strategies and child development;
Integrating best practices in early childhood & school-age education, cultural inclusivity, and social-emotional learning;
Collaborating with community partners to enhance educational offerings and support services;
Representing the organization in professional networks and advocacy efforts related to early childhood education;
Staying current with educational trends, research, and best practices in curriculum design and early childhood education;
Supporting training, enrollment, grant writing and reporting efforts by providing curriculum-related data and narratives;
Abiding by all of Options for Learning’s policies;
Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or a related field
Proven experience in curriculum development and educational leadership
Strong knowledge of early childhood education and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and state early care and school-age care education standards
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum, such as High Scope, Creative Curriculum, and approaches such as Project-Based Learning, Montessori, and play-based learning
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Familiarity with assessment tools and data-driven instruction
Master's degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or a related field (preferred)
Experience working in nonprofit or community-based educational settings is a plus (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time)
Organization-paid and matching retirement plan
Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement
Generous and flexible PTO
Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmenteducational leadershipearly childhood educationHead Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)High ScopeCreative CurriculumProject-Based LearningMontessoriplay-based learningdata-driven instruction

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproject managementability to meet deadlines

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in educationMaster's degree in education (preferred)