Adult Learning Curriculum Designer & Coach

Helping Hand; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Tuition reimbursement and careerGrowth

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

PSLF-qualifying employer

Job summary

Helping Hand is seeking a Program Curriculum Coordinator to develop meaningful learning opportunities for adults with disabilities. You will assess learning needs, create engaging curriculum, and empower teams through training and coaching. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration, and program impact.

On-site, Monday–Friday, with a 40-hour week and opportunities for a 6% annual bonus. You will drive independence, community participation, and employment readiness across Day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with adults or children with autism, IDD, or other support needs.
• Experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, or program resources.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or supporting team members in implementing curriculum.
• Experience developing programming focused on independent living, life skills, community participation, or vocational development.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and incorporating input from multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, implement, and maintain engaging curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities.
• Lead rollout of new and revised curriculum with training, coaching, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with program leadership, families, DSPs, and subject-matter experts to ensure curriculum reflects needs.
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness using observations and client outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Coaching

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Helping Hand is seeking a Program Curriculum Coordinator to develop meaningful learning opportunities for adults with disabilities. You will assess learning needs, create engaging curriculum, and empower teams through training and coaching. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration, and program impact.

On-site, Monday–Friday, with a 40-hour week and opportunities for a 6% annual bonus. You will drive independence, community participation, and employment readiness across Day