WIDA Assistant Director of Professional Learning Curriculum

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director of Professional Learning Curriculum to lead the development of impactful learning content. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of curriculum specialists and instructional designers, ensuring quality and inclusivity in educational practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Master's Degree and bilingual proficiency in Spanish. Join a welcoming community dedicated to supporting educators and enhancing learning experiences for multilingual students. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a chance to make a significant impact in the field of education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting educators or adult learners.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of professional learning content across WIDA's programs.
• Manage multiple projects and oversee external vendors.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Communication Skills

Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish

Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition

Education

Master's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

WIDA Systems

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Job description

The WIDA Assistant Director of Professional Learning Curriculum is located within the Educator Learning, Research, and Practice (ELRP) department and reports to the WIDA Professional Learning Curriculum Director. This role involves leading the creation of professional learning content across WIDA's programs, planning curriculum strategy in collaboration with the Director, and overseeing integration of Spanish Language Development (SLD) and English Language Development (ELD) content. The AD will lead a team of curriculum specialists, support outreach initiatives, and collaborate with instructional designers, researchers, and facilitators to ensure quality. The position is fully remote, with potential travel to UW-Madison campus, reimbursed as per UW policies.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, monitoring progress, managing resources, overseeing external vendors, estimating costs, preparing reports, setting priorities, and supervising team members. The role requires strategic planning, leadership, and communication skills.

The institution values diversity and inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of a welcoming community. The position requires a Master's Degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience supporting educators or adult learners, bilingual proficiency in Spanish, and knowledge of second language acquisition and instructional practices. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with WIDA systems, UDL, and experience supporting multilingual learners in K-12 settings.

Work is full-time, 100%, primarily remote, with ongoing/renewable appointment terms. The salary starts at $100,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits. Application involves submitting a cover letter, CV, and references. The role is based at UW-Madison, within the School of Education, and adheres to equal opportunity employment policies.