Edtech.com's Summary

EdTech Company is hiring a Science Curriculum Director. This role involves developing and managing K-12 STEM curricula while overseeing a team of consultant writers to ensure production goals are met. It requires collaboration with senior management, creation of grade-level appropriate curricula, maintaining STEM best practices, and managing the curriculum development process.

Highlights

Develops and implements curriculum plans within budget.
Hires and supervises a team, ensuring high performance.
Creates grade-level appropriate K-12 STEM curricula.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Bachelor's degree in education required; Master's preferred.
At least 3 years of teaching experience required.
May involve travel for conferences and training.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Curriculum Development Director Full Description

SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Science Curriculum and directs the development and management of a series of K-12 online science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula. Directs and oversees a team of consultant writers to ensure that curriculum production goals are met. Production goals include meeting deadlines with a complete, quality STEM curriculum that is aligned to the given standards, inquiry in nature, and student-centered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Science Curriculum and the Vice President of Curriculum, develops, recommends, and implements plans for curriculum while staying within budget.
Hires, trains, supervises, and professionally develops a team of consultants to ensure superior work performance and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Creates and develops new grade-level appropriate K-12 curricula that are aligned to national, state, or international standards.
Develops grade-level appropriate STEM curricula for students in public, private, and non-traditional school settings.
Develops grade-level appropriate STEM curricula for students in 1 to 1, blended, and traditional classroom settings.
Maintains various versions of K-12 science lesson documents across curricula.
Researches STEM best practices and ensures that these are supported in all curricula.
Consults with university science faculty and content experts who may serve as paid reviewers for the curriculum to ensure the scientific integrity of the curriculum materials.
Creates, manages, and supervises the curriculum development writing and testing/piloting process, including external contractors and support staff.
Plans and presents professional development sessions to demonstrate the online curriculum and attends conferences and marketing events to promote the curriculum to schools and districts.
Assists the Senior Manager of Science Curriculum and the Vice President of Curriculum in additional duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to develop and communicate a multitude of ideas when considering a challenge
Flexibility and adaptability
Content knowledge in K-12 STEM, specifically science
Ability to set priorities, and to schedule and follow through on multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
Mastery of inquiry and STEM best practices
Ability to organize and articulate abstract ideas into working planning documents
Maturity and good judgment
Creativity and initiativeExcellent verbal and communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and Google Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field. Master's degree preferred. At least 3 years of teaching experience required. 5 years preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands of the position will include mobility throughout the day; lifting, reaching, and carrying materials associated with the preparation, distribution, demonstration, use, and maintenance of various materials and equipment for lessons, events, and showcases.Occasionally, more rigorous activities are associated with field experiences or other program activities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work during evenings and weekend hours. Must be able to travel in and outside of Houston, TX for conferences, events, showcases, and trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Original Job Description

In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Science Curriculum and the Vice President of Curriculum, develops, recommends, and implements plans for curriculum while staying within budget.
Hires, trains, supervises, and professionally develops a team of consultants to ensure superior work performance and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Creates and develops new grade-level appropriate K-12 curricula that are aligned to national, state, or international standards.
Develops grade-level appropriate STEM curricula for students in public, private, and non-traditional school settings.
Develops grade-level appropriate STEM curricula for students in 1 to 1, blended, and traditional classroom settings.
Maintains various versions of K-12 science lesson documents across curricula.
Researches STEM best practices and ensures that these are supported in all curricula.
Consults with university science faculty and content experts who may serve as paid reviewers for the curriculum to ensure the scientific integrity of the curriculum materials.
Creates, manages, and supervises the curriculum development writing and testing/piloting process, including external contractors and support staff.
Plans and presents professional development sessions to demonstrate the online curriculum and attends conferences and marketing events to promote the curriculum to schools and districts.
Assists the Senior Manager of Science Curriculum and the Vice President of Curriculum in additional duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to develop and communicate a multitude of ideas when considering a challenge
Flexibility and adaptability
Content knowledge in K-12 STEM, specifically science
Ability to set priorities, and to schedule and follow through on multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
Mastery of inquiry and STEM best practices
Ability to organize and articulate abstract ideas into working planning documents
Maturity and good judgment
Creativity and initiativeExcellent verbal and communication skills

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