Curriculum Specialist

Elev8 Baltimore

Curriculum Specialist

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Life Ins, STD, and LTD

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Paid time off

    Opportunity for advancement

    ABOUT US Mission Statement:

    Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career and life.

    Commitment to Liberation and Equity: Elev8 Baltimore works to create liberating opportunities for youth and communities that have been oppressed by white supremacist structures and systems. We build committed partnerships with other organizations to provide training and tools for youth to advocate for themselves and bring equity to their communities.

    Elev8 Baltimore Organizational Values:

    Servant Leadership, Trust & Transparency, Authenticity, Love, and Honesty

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Position Overview: As the Curriculum Specialist, you will:

    Serve as a key educational leader for academic interventions, including Elev8 Freedom School Summer Literacy Program

    Provide full-time guidance, support, and training to youth development staff. In this role you:

    Be responsible for planning, updating, and implementing curriculum and literacy resources that align with the program’s mission to support children’s literacy and social-emotional growth.

    Function as a coach and mentor, ensuring staff have the skills, resources, and support needed to deliver a high-quality academic interventions year-round.

    Please Note: This is a grant-funded position.

    Compensation: $96,000 annual salary, plus competitive benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, company-paid life and disability benefits, as well as 403(b) retirement plan and employer contribution once eligibility criteria is met.

    Travel:

    Some local travel will be needed, and possibility of out of state travel for conferences

    Primary Responsibilities:

    1. Curriculum Planning and Development

    Collaborate with program senior leadership to design and refine/update the Elev8 Freedom School summer literacy curriculum, including literacy-focused activities, enrichment components, and culturally responsive resources.

    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 & support youth reviewers

    Provide ongoing update to senior leadership

    1. 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 order aligned with grant and student enrollment

    Update and coordinate with program team standardized curriculum materials

    1. 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.

    1. 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.

    1. 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.

    Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in Education preferred, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Specialist, or a related field

    Bachelor's degree required

    Professional teaching certification required

    Reading or literacy endorsement preferred

    Certification in Maryland preferred

    3-5 years of experience developing, implementing and modifying curriculum

    Strong knowledge of 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

    Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

    Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues and welcome actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.