Description

The Manager of Curriculum Design is responsible for supporting the research, design and creation of educational content for Moving Traditions’ teen and pre-teen programs. This role will develop interactive curricula geared towards youth by building instructional sessions for educators.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

Moving Traditions emboldens Jewish youth to thrive through the pursuit of personal wellbeing (shleimut), caring relationships (hesed), and a Jewish and feminist vision of equity and justice (tzedek). Combining positive psychology with Jewish values, we partner with Jewish institutions across North America to engage Jewish teens, families, and communities. Since its founding in January 2005, Moving Traditions has championed impact-focused youth-serving programs at the intersection of gender, wellbeing, and Judaism. Our suite of programs includes Moving Traditions B-Mitzvah Family Education Program for preteens and parents; Teen Groups for teens as they self-identify, with Rosh Hodesh for girls, Shevet for boys, Tzelem for LGBTQ+ teens; the Kulam curriculum for Hebrew High School settings; the Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellowship; and Kumi: An Anti-Oppression Teen Leadership Experience. Finally, through CultureShift, Moving Traditions trains professionals who work with Jewish teens at camp and elsewhere about how to create healthy culture around gender, boundaries, and consent, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, write and pilot experiential curricula for educator led programs for pre-teens and teens in grades 5 -12.
• Use evaluation data from educators and participants about programmatic effectiveness and adjust curriculum based on their feedback.
• With guidance and support from senior staff, develop new curricular sessions in response to current events, new teen research, and/or requests from educators.
• When developing new curriculum sessions, collaborate with subject matter experts (either within or outside of the organization) and incorporate feedback from those expert readers.
• Collaborate with other Program team members, including being involved in brainstorming meetings, collaboratively writing objectives for each session, and incorporating constructive feedback.
• Stay up to date on current research about teens and best practices in teen education.

Requirements

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements.

• Degree in general education or Jewish education with a focus on curricular development, preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in formal or informal education, including writing and developing curricula
• Experience with programming for adults as well as youth a plus
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative thinker
• Strong familiarity with online and blended learning methods
• Ability to meet deadlines successfully
• Ability to work independently and at a fast pace
• Understanding of psychological and emotional issues experienced by today’s teens, preferred
• Experience with creating inclusive curriculum informed by a DEIJ and gender lens, preferred
• Previous experience with Moving Traditions’ programs is a plus

COMPENSATION

Compensation at Moving Traditions is determined based on the salary band for the role and adjusted based on cost of living where the final candidate resides. The salary range for this role is between $58,000 – $63,000. Benefits package includes paid time off for vacation and Jewish and major national holidays, 100% paid medical benefits for employee including dental/vision, STD/Life insurance, and FSA. In addition, employees that have been with Moving Traditions for at least a year are eligible for paid parental leave and a 401K employer contribution.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The process for the hired applicant will include the following steps:

• Submission of a Resume as well as a Cover Letter.
• Applicants moved forward will have a 15-minute phone screening with a member of the Human Resources team.
• Applicants that move forward from the screening interview will have a first round interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Applicants moved forward will submit a curricular writing sample.
• The final round interview will be with additional members of the Program Team and Senior Leadership Team.
• Three professional references will be requested before the final round of the interview process.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Moving Traditions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in employment or the provision of services. Moving Traditions deeply values the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from all backgrounds and we encourage all—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in Jewish nonprofit organizations—to apply.

Salary Description

$58,000 - $63,000 yearly