Job Title: Curriculum Developer Organization: McMillen Health Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 (not a remote position) Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Educational Development and Implementation

About McMillen Health: McMillen Health’s mission is to provide vital, effective preventive health education that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe in education today for a healthy tomorrow.

McMillen Health is a leader in health education for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – we are the oldest remaining independently operated health education center in the nation providing the number of programs and services. McMillen continues to diversify revenue and is seeing record growth after 43 years!

Besides direct health education programming for classrooms, we also create curricula, video content, and other media for use by partner organizations. Therefore, McMillen Health is seeking a Writing Coordinator to aid in low-literacy content creation and review, oversee the Curriculum Developer, ensure timelines and goals of each project are met, maintain organization of files, and generate design ideas to guide the Multimedia Specialists in design for each project.

The position requires a valid driver's license.

Job Summary:

McMillen Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to join our Educational Resource Development Department. The Curriculum Developer will aid in and guide low-literacy content creation and ensure standards and timelines are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational writing, curriculum development, and experience in creating accessible and engaging learning materials for diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation Guidance:

Lead the development of clear, concise, and engaging educational content that adheres to best practices in low literacy writing.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and integrate relevant information into the curriculum as needed by attending Professional Advisory Group (PAG) meetings as requested.

Writing Standards and Quality Assurance:

Maintain writing standards and guidelines for low literacy content.

Review and edit materials created by the curriculum developer to ensure clarity, accuracy, and appropriateness for the target audience and project goals.

Training and Support:

Provide training and ongoing support to the Curriculum Developer and other team members on low literacy writing techniques and strategies.

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity in content development.

Evaluation and Improvement:

Develop assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of educational materials and their impact on target audiences.

Analyze feedback and data to continuously improve curriculum resources and instructional methods.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Public Health, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, educational writing, or instructional design, with a focus on low literacy education.

Strong understanding of best practices in writing for low literacy audiences.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in educational technology and digital content creation tools.

What We Offer:

Please note, McMillen Health does not offer health insurance. The potential candidate would be responsible for securing health insurance.

Compensation Package includes:

· Hourly: $18-$22/hr.

· Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual rate of .0385 with ability to earn 10 days of PTO in years 1-3. May roll over ½ to the next fiscal year

· 3% Retirement Match into 403(b) Plan after 1 year of service

· Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service

· Twenty-four (24) days of paid holidays per year

· FREE Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health Services through Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) called First Stop Health

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting educational initiatives to https://www.mcmillenhealth.org/careers.

McMillen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.