How to hire a curriculum coordinator

How to hire a curriculum coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step curriculum coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a curriculum coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new curriculum coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a curriculum coordinator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect curriculum coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of curriculum coordinators.

   Type of Curriculum Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Curriculum Coordinator	Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, coordinate its implementation with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.	$16-31
   5th Grade Teacher	A 5th Grade Teacher is responsible for educating children and teaching them subjects like math, English, science, or art. They work in a public or private school at the elementary level.	$15-30
   2nd Grade Teacher	A 2nd-grade teacher specializes in educating young children, providing them with a safe and efficient classroom environment. One of their primary responsibilities is to devise strategies to improve the students' academic knowledge and interpersonal skills, craft effective lesson plans, and enhance their reading and writing skills... Show more	$15-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Curriculum Development
   • K-12
   • Educational Programs
   • Mathematics
   • Staff Development
   • Student Achievement
   • Data Collection
   • State Standards
   • Instructional Materials
   • Student Learning
   • Instructional Strategies
   • Classroom Management
   • Instructional Program
   • Blackboard

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the virtualization of military training exercises and provide periods of instruction using virtual simulations.
   • Develop reading and mathematics curricula, assist teachers in developing tests, and monitor students' progress.
   • Maintain website with updates and system changes -using HTML; conduct system testing and write test scripts.
   • Work with client to establish eLearning standards and development process methodology.
   • Update eLearning courses supporting financial management software training for worldwide clients.
   • Prepare documents for HTML conversion and publishing to a web-base electronic performance support system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your curriculum coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A curriculum coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, curriculum coordinators' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level curriculum coordinators 48% less than senior-level curriculum coordinators.
   • Certifications. A curriculum coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a curriculum coordinator's salary.

   Average curriculum coordinator salary

   $47,586yearly

   $22.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level curriculum coordinator salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average curriculum coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$55,785	$27
   2	New Jersey	$55,341	$27
   3	Massachusetts	$53,451	$26
   4	Maryland	$53,394	$26
   5	Oregon	$52,768	$25
   6	Missouri	$49,779	$24
   7	Texas	$49,437	$24
   8	California	$49,221	$24
   9	Michigan	$48,038	$23
   10	Ohio	$46,066	$22
   11	North Carolina	$45,207	$22
   12	Colorado	$43,995	$21
   13	Georgia	$43,683	$21
   14	Arizona	$41,239	$20
   15	Florida	$40,586	$20
   16	Kentucky	$39,872	$19
   17	South Carolina	$37,904	$18
   18	Oklahoma	$37,531	$18

   Average curriculum coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Northeastern University	$74,353	$35.75	1
   2	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$65,297	$31.39
   3	Moraine Park Technical College	$64,113	$30.82
   4	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$59,731	$28.72
   5	Oregon State University	$59,373	$28.54	20
   6	State University of New York College at Cortland	$59,200	$28.46
   7	Michigan State University	$58,951	$28.34
   8	Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School	$58,597	$28.17	6
   9	Morehouse School of Medicine	$57,841	$27.81	1
   10	SUNY Empire State College	$57,756	$27.77
   11	Middlebury College	$57,112	$27.46
   12	Research Foundation of The City University of New York	$54,620	$26.26
   13	Museum of Chinese in America	$53,351	$25.65
   14	Geisinger Medical Center	$53,341	$25.64
   15	University of Idaho	$52,745	$25.36
   16	The Awty International School	$52,106	$25.05
   17	Western Michigan University	$51,458	$24.74
   18	Mark Day School	$51,139	$24.59
   19	Atlanta International School	$51,129	$24.58
   20	University of Arizona Foundation	$50,965	$24.50	2

4. Writing a curriculum coordinator job description

   A job description for a curriculum coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a curriculum coordinator job description:

   Curriculum coordinator job description example

   How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
   
   The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment in accordance with curriculum and program established standards. The Curriculum Coordinator acts as a lead in organizing, implementing, and supervising the curriculum in the early childhood educational program. The Curriculum Coordinator is also responsible for teaching, guiding, and mentoring other teachers.
   Responsibilities
   
   A day in the life of a Curriculum Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
   
   1. Develops components of the center s teaching and learning plans which included curriculum-related materials.2. Investigates and gathers resources that aid in the implementation of teaching plans. 3. Ensures that the curriculum complies with all accreditation standards, licensing requirements and quality standards.4. Develops, leads, and evaluates the educational activities designed at age appropriate levels.5. Assist in learning environments as needed and additional duties as assigned.6. Exercises open and respectful communication with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.7. Work collaboratively with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.8. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.9. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies, job competencies and standards of behavior.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
   
   1. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education/NJ Teaching Certification or other relevant area of study.2. Minimum of 5 years or more years of hands-on child care teaching experience..3. Has knowledge of various methods of teaching and instruction.4. Encompasses knowledge, experience and understanding of Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Criteria and Application.5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.6. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
   
   Licenses and Certifications Required:
   
   1. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification. 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification. 3. Certified Teacher (NJ Depart of Ed). 4. NJ Workforce Registry within 30 days of hire.
   
   If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find curriculum coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your curriculum coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit curriculum coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with curriculum coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new curriculum coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect curriculum coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new curriculum coordinator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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