Educational Leadership and Curriculum Development Specialist

3 days ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Elev8 Baltimore Full time
About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will serve as an educational leader for academic interventions, including the Elev8 Freedom School Summer Literacy Program.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Curriculum Planning and Development:
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to design and refine/update the Elev8 Freedom School summer literacy curriculum.
    • Update and modify the existing curriculum as needed to ensure it remains current, engaging, and aligned with program goals and literacy standards.
    • Coordinate and support the curriculum committee.
    • Recruit and support youth reviewers.
    • Provide ongoing updates to senior leadership.
  • Resource Development and Distribution:
    • Develop, curate, and organize program resources (lesson plans, instructional materials, digital tools, etc.) for distribution to youth development staff.
    • Create a centralized library of resources accessible to all staff and ensure timely updates and additions.
    • Assess the effectiveness of existing resources and identify areas where new resources or materials are needed.
    • Place annual book orders aligned with grant and student enrollment.
    • Update and coordinate with the program team standardized curriculum materials.
  • Staff Training and Development:
    • Design and facilitate pre-summer training sessions, workshops, and ongoing professional development programs to equip staff with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to implement the curriculum.
    • Provide and/or coordinate training on instructional best practices, literacy pedagogy, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
    • Assess training needs through surveys, observations, or staff feedback and adjust training materials accordingly.
  • Coaching and On-Site Support:
    • Serve as an on-site instructional coach, providing individualized support, modeling lessons, and offering feedback to youth development staff on literacy instruction.
    • Conduct classroom observations to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and support ongoing staff development.
    • Facilitate reflective discussions with staff to improve teaching practices, build instructional confidence, and address challenges in implementing the curriculum.
  • Program Evaluation and Improvement:
    • Gather data on student learning outcomes, staff satisfaction, and program effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and observation notes.
    • Use data and feedback to recommend adjustments to curriculum, training methods, or coaching practices.
    • Collaborate with leadership to establish goals, benchmarks, and success metrics for program improvement.
About the Team

Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career, and life. Our team is committed to creating liberating opportunities for youth and communities that have been oppressed by white supremacist structures and systems.

About You

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Educational Leadership and Curriculum Development Specialist to join our team. If you have a strong background in education and curriculum development, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for working with diverse populations, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements
  • Masters degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Specialist, or a related field preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Professional teaching certification required.
  • 3-5 years of experience developing, implementing, and modifying curriculum.
  • Strong knowledge of the science of reading, pedagogy, strategies, and best practices.
  • Experience in facilitating professional learning opportunities to youth and adult learners.
  • Strong understanding of state standards and culturally relevant curriculum.
  • Proficiency with data collection and analysis with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
Benefits

Our team offers a competitive salary of $96,000 per year, plus benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, company-paid life and disability benefits, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan and employer contribution once eligibility criteria are met.

About the Location

This role is based in Baltimore, MD.



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