Curriculum Innovation & Design Specialist

Job Summary: We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Curriculum Innovation & Design Specialist to join our Youth Development team. This role will bring a fresh perspective and knowledge of afterschool programming tends to provide support in creating and updating current Camp Fire curriculum. The primary responsibilities will include working with the Curriculum Innovation & Design team to originate new curriculum, provide engaging curriculum training to all afterschool professionals, and beta test new curriculum to ensure student satisfaction.

 

Essential Functions:

·      Conduct ongoing research to develop quality afterschool curricula and learning resources for students Kinder-5th grade.

·      Design new curriculum focused in the areas of S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture, and math), S.E.L. (Socio-Emotional Learning), and Outdoor Education.

·      Assist the Curriculum Innovation & Design team in beta testing each new curricula that is created to collect valuable feedback from Camp Fire students and afterschool professionals across a diverse range of ages, genders, ethnicities, and geographical regions. 

·      Support in providing interactive hands-on curriculum training for Camp Fire afterschool professionals to ensure all lessons are facilitated in an engaging manner.

·      Assist Afterschool Programs as a Site Specialist/ Site Director of an afterschool site in the afternoons Monday-Friday.

·     Any other duties that may be assigned.

·      High school diploma with at least 2 years of equivalent work experience. Associate degree in Education, Youth Development, Human Services or any other equivalent area of education preferred.

·      At least 1 year working with youth in a licensed afterschool center, community afterschool setting, elementary school setting, or equivalent work experience.

·      Experience in research and development of afterschool trends.

·      Excellent communication and public speaking skills to provide trainings to afterschool professionals.

·      Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

 

First Aid / CPR certified

 

·       Ability to lift 40 pounds

·       Ability to communicate clearly

·       Ability to use office equipment including copiers, computers, and telephones

·       Communicate with families, school partners, community partners, and the public, in a positive and professional manner through all forms of correspondence