Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design

New York Foundling; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling seeks a senior leader in learning and development to guide agency-wide staff development, curriculum design, and implementation efforts. You will supervise a team, partner with program and quality leaders, and drive learning strategies that strengthen service quality and outcomes for children and families.

With a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, you will implement diverse learning formats, evaluate outcomes, and coach staff to deliver compassionate, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, social work, organizational development, or related field.
• 7+ years in curriculum design, staff development, and training.
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Expertise in instructional design and program implementation.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and continuous improvement of agency-wide staff development initiatives.
• Design and oversee engaging, culturally responsive training curricula.
• Supervise a high-performing team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals.
• Partner with program, quality, and organizational leaders to identify workforce development needs.
• Implement learning solutions across virtual, in-person, and blended formats.
• Provide coaching and fidelity tools to reinforce evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using outcomes and feedback.
• Champion a learning culture aligned with diversity, equity, inclusion.

Skills

Strong project management

Effective communication

Facilitation skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Adult learning theory

Education

Master’s degree in education, Social Work, Organizational Development, or related field

Job description

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Advances The New York Foundling's mission by building the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity of staff through innovative, evidence-informed learning and development strategies. This role leads organizational training, curriculum design, and implementation support to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive services that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

Advances The New York Foundling's mission by building the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity of staff through innovative, evidence-informed learning and development strategies. This role leads organizational training, curriculum design, and implementation support to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive services that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Goal Oriented Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic vision, development, and continuous improvement of agency-wide staff development initiatives that strengthen service quality and advance organizational mission outcomes.
• Design and oversee engaging, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed training curricula that equip staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively serve children, families, and communities.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, equity, and continuous learning.
• Partner with program, quality, and organizational leaders to identify workforce development needs and align learning strategies with operational and programmatic goals.
• Implement innovative learning solutions, including virtual, in-person, and blended formats, that promote accessibility, engagement, and measurable skill development.
• Support effective program implementation by providing coaching, technical assistance, learning resources, and fidelity tools that reinforce evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through outcomes measurement, participant feedback, and performance data, using findings to enhance curricula and strengthen staff practice.
• Champion a learning culture that reflects The New York Foundling's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while empowering staff to deliver compassionate, mission-centered services.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Social Work, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in curriculum design, staff development, and training (within a human services or nonprofit agency setting).
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and program implementation.
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of training and staff development.

Education Required

Masters’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution