Nine PBS
Nine PBS: Curriculum Design Manager
Position Description
The Curriculum Design Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of training resources for Nine PBS. This Curriculum Design Manager will write, update, evaluate, and propose training programs supporting education: on-air, e-learning, virtually, and in-person.
The Manager will also be responsible for reviewing Teaching in Room 9 lessons from on-air teachers to ensure the quality of instruction and develop these teachers in continuous improvement of lesson content and delivery.
This position reports to the shared supervision of the Director of Learning and Engagement and the Director of Early Learning. Performance is reviewed by the ability to strategically ensure the quality of our on-air and on-the-ground instruction, supporting our commitment to provide trusted content to the students and educators of the St. Louis region.
Job Responsibilities
· Design instructional strategies, activities, and materials that support performance and learning for formal and informal educators.
· Outline and deliver timely training project plans.
· Design and maintain training resources leveraging PBS Learning Media.
· Assist in the development of instruments to assess individual change in knowledge, skills and quality results from trainings and training resources.
· Facilitate training as needed to support operational goals.
· Communicate with supervisors regularly with updates, concerns, and celebrations.
· Support existing relationships with educators, school administrators and district leadership with cultivation of new connections for strategic service expansion.
· Supervise a fellow who will aid in the development of continuing relationships with educator participants beyond training sessions.
· Build lasting relationships with regional education leaders.
· Support continuous improvement of on-air teachers’ lesson content and delivery, ensuring best practices and research-based strategies are employed.
· Conduct reviews of on-air objectives assessing the need for modifications to content and structure.
· Take the initiative to identify opportunities, innovative approaches, and ways to advance on-air and on-the-ground education curriculum design.
· Research current industry trends and recommend and incorporate related updates into the standard curriculum.
· Keep abreast of best practices and evidence-based instructional strategies, as well as professional development opportunities at the local, regional and/or state level in Missouri.
· Maintain working knowledge of public media’s role in education.
· Other duties as assigned to support the effectiveness of the Impact team.
Required Skills
· Deep knowledge of Missouri and/or Illinois Grade Level Expectations for reading and math
· Understanding of best practices/evidence-based teaching techniques, including tracking outcomes and data, and the ability to effectively incorporate these techniques throughout job functions
· Effective experience in working with diverse populations and implementing communications and change strategies that are effective and culturally sensitive
· Familiarity with Nine PBS and public media early education resources
· Strong organizational and project planning skills
· Ability to prioritize, work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines and take direction
· Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule
· Proven ability to handle public and internal interactions with diplomacy and tact without additional supervision
· Must present a professional manner and appearance
· Key soft skill competencies include: intellectual, receptive, people-orientated, versatility, collaborative, resourceful, continuous learning, customer focus, and flexibility
Qualifications
· Five years of experience in elementary teaching in Missouri and/or Illinois or experience in instructional coaching preferred
· Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Individual must be able to:
· Work in the field (schools and informal education venues) under a wide range of conditions
· Reviews video content, works on computer screens and printed documents
· Occasionally drive and/or travel on company business
· Lift supplies used for trainings – up to 30lbs
Individual is exposed to a typical office setting with computer equipment.
Application Process
Company: Nine PBS
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
Job Location: St Louis, MO, US
Application Deadline: July 28th – August 10th
Application Process: For a candidate to be considered for employment, the following materials must be submitted as a complete application to jobs@ninepbs.org:
· Resume
· Cover Letter
· 3 Professional References
· Word document that provides responses to the following three questions:
1. Why does this position make sense for the next step in your career? (no more than 150 words)
2. How are you uniquely qualified to enhance the Nine PBS team and our work? (no more than 150 words)
3. One of Nine PBS’s organizational priorities is to foster an inclusive culture that values belonging and connection. Please provide an example of a time when you reinforced this priority. (no more than 150 words)
Nine PBS
As an essential community institution, Nine PBS exists to enable access to information, knowledge, and learning opportunities for all. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses.
Nine PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
