Curriculum Developer - WiseGuyz

Centre for Sexuality; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking a passionate Curriculum Developer to join their team. This role will focus on developing curricula for the WiseGuyz program targeting boys in Grades 5 and 6, with an emphasis on healthy masculinity, mental wellness, and positive relationships. The successful candidate will create trauma-informed materials and collaborate with subject matter experts, providing a transformative learning experience for both students and facilitators in a supportive environment. A hybrid work schedule and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development budget

Excellent work environment

Open and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Proven success in designing and implementing curriculum in both in-person and digital formats.
• Strong understanding of transformational and experiential learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop two turnkey school-based curricula (Grades 5 and 6) aligned with Alberta Education outcomes.
• Create supplementary curriculum resources for parents and natural supports.
• Design and implement pilot processes to train facilitators on newly developed content.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Digital collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Health, or Instructional Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Centre for Sexuality is a nationally recognized community-based organization delivering programs and services to normalize sexuality and sexual health across an individual's lifespan. We have been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, equality, and consent for over 50 years.

Sexual wellbeing for all is at the core of what we do. We teach, we train, and we advocate to support healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy communities. We provide education, training, and counselling for anyone who needs support related to these topics.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Curriculum Developer to join our motivated team. This one-year, full-time position will focus on expanding and formalizing components of our WiseGuyz program, specifically targeting boys in Grades 5 and 6, and supporting youth diverted from the criminal justice system through one-on-one curriculum delivery.

You will develop age-appropriate, trauma-informed curriculum materials that promote healthy masculinity, mental wellness, positive relationships, and social-emotional development. Your work will also support the development of curriculum for parents and caregivers to strengthen natural supports around boys participating in these programs.

WiseGuyz is a participatory prevention program created by the Centre for Sexuality in 2010 for grade nine junior high boys aged 13-15 years. The program addresses critical issues faced by young men by teaching them tools to support mental health and wellbeing, engage in healthy relationships, understand the connection between masculinity and male norms, sexuality, and violence, and providing targeted education, skills development, and opportunities for social-emotional learning. It also offers support to help them achieve health and wellbeing.

WiseGuyz impacts more than the boys themselves; it influences peers and school culture. While short-term goals include encouraging healthy choices and better relationships, evidence suggests its long-term impact may decrease bullying, homophobia, and domestic violence. WiseGuyz is recognized as a promising approach to prevent violence by helping youth explore norms and behaviors (Exner-Cortens et al., 2020). There is a need to expand programming to earlier ages with younger boys.

The Centre has recently created a Grade 4 WiseGuyz curriculum paralleling the Centre's Girls Program. This role would develop the Grades 5 and 6 program, including suggested Indigenous adaptations for Treaty 7 communities.

This role will also formalize the WiseGuyz Criminal Justice curriculum, offered in community settings and through one-on-one interventions for young men deferred from the criminal justice system.

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Develop two turnkey school-based curricula (Grades 5 and 6), each with 20-25 sessions aligned with Alberta Education outcomes and the C4S Girls Program structure.
• Formalize a 10-session, one-on-one curriculum for boys diverted from the criminal justice system.
• Create supplementary curriculum resources for parents and natural supports.
• Develop facilitation manuals, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
• Incorporate cultural adaptations, particularly for Indigenous communities in Treaty 7.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and reference grey and academic literature to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Revise current WiseGuyz and Boys Program offerings.

Facilitator Training and Pilot Support

• Design and implement pilot processes to train C4S facilitators on the newly developed content.
• Provide technical assistance and feedback during pilot delivery as needed.

Work Plan Management and Reporting

• Develop and maintain a detailed work plan to complete all deliverables within the contract period.
• Track milestones and adjust strategies to ensure timely completion.
• Provide regular progress updates to your manager.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to share insights, challenges, and successes.

Quality Assurance and Documentation

• Ensure all curriculum materials are accurate, inclusive, and evidence-informed.
• Collect and integrate feedback for iterative improvements.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of the curriculum development process, including revisions, rationale, and approval chain.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Social Sciences, Health, Instructional Design).
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Proven success in designing and implementing curriculum in both in-person and digital formats.
• Strong understanding of transformational and experiential learning principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Alignment with C4S's core values of Social Justice, Feminism, Prevention, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Compensation and Work Environment :

• Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually.
• Excellent work environment with a professional development budget.
• Hybrid schedule: 1 day at home and 4 days in office.
• Open and collaborative work environment.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Application deadline: May 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM

We appreciate your interest in this role. However, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

Centre for Sexuality is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. We aim for a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Miriam Pirhalova, HR and Administrative Manager, for assistance.

To submit your application, please follow the provided link.