Position Title: Curriculum Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Location: New York City, Los Angeles or Miami

Start: September 2024

About America On Tech: 

America On Tech’s mission is to prepare the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. To date, we have worked with 5,000+ young people and have provided them with our tuition-free courses and help provide work-based internship and learning programs to promote the advancement of underestimated students into technology pathways. Founded in 2014, AOT’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, BET and other leading publications. AOT has also been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, Wells Fargo and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

​We are currently looking for a Curriculum Manager to lead AOT’s curriculum strategy. Your day-to-day will include working with the VP of Programs and regional program teams to audit and standardize our current curricula as well as lead future curriculum innovation, planning, and research with the support of subject matter experts.

 

This is a great opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic professional looking to help shape the vision of a promising non-profit and is inspired by the potential of students. Successful candidates are drivers who are solutions-oriented, data-loving, entrepreneurial and passionate about curriculum design and instruction.

 

The Curriculum Manager will report to the VP of Programs. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • With VP of Programs, finetune blueprint for all future curriculum development that integrates AOT’s curriculum vision alongside organizational goals and core values

  • Lead audit of current curriculum, recommending and implementing next steps for standardization and adaptation, including integration of DOE and higher ed standards 

  • Organize current curricula to support more streamlined and efficient program environment set-ups for future program cycles 

  • Develop a suite of templates and tools to inform future curriculum development projects

  • Work with content experts to develop new technical and professional curricula, including standalone AI curriculum and AI integration into existing curriculum

  • Lead curriculum development projects and ensure AOT’s curriculum blueprint principles are observed at every stage of design and development

  • Serve as primary point of contact for program staff and instructional team members regarding curriculum questions and suggestions for improvement

  • Conduct regular quality checks and implementation audits to support program staff and instructional team with curriculum implementation

  • Develop metrics and assessments to continuously improve curricula and the student learning experience

  • Collaborate with program leadership team to lead the planning, development, and delivery of professional development and training sessions regarding curriculum and instruction

  • As part of a growing organization, contribute toward the development of standard operating procedures in all areas of business, and continue to find new ways to improve quality and efficiency especially regarding curriculum and instruction

  • Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice and to support the growth of AOT

 

Qualifications:

  • You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Computer Science or a related field or relevant experience

  • You have at least 3 years of curriculum development experience which includes building curricula from scratch, ideally in a technology subject

  • You have a basic understanding of and/or experience with key tech topics and subjects such as: coding/engineering, UX Design, Digital Marketing, Product/Project Management, Data Science, AI, and/or Cybersecurity

  • You have expert-level knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum development and design

  • You have expert-level knowledge of online instructional design theories and learning style theories

  • You are extremely detail-oriented and data-loving 

  • You have strong project management experience and can manage multiple projects and priorities seamlessly

  • You are a driver in the workplace, motivated by finding solutions to challenging problems

  • You are an excellent communicator - oral and written 

  • You incorporate an anti-racist lens into your work and are passionate about working at an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • You are motivated by a fast-paced work environment and are comfortable working through ambiguity 

  • You are proficient in Google Suite (especially Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets and Google Classroom)

  • You have experience working in a remote environment and use of requisite tools (i.e. video conferencing, messaging, etc.)

  • You have experience with various learning management systems

 

Benefits of Working at America On Tech:

  • Hybrid work model (1 - 2 days in-person)

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

  • 20 paid vacation days per year

  • 2 week holiday vacation at the end of the year 

  • 10 organizational holidays per year

  • 1 PTO day for your birthday

  • 56 hours of paid sick time

  • 6% 401K Match (after one year)

How to Apply: 

Please apply at https://app.trinethire.com/companies/237380-america-on-tech/jobs/97463-curriculum-manager.

 

All applicants will be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.