Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling seeks an experienced leader to guide organization-wide staff development, curriculum design, and training implementation. You will build and oversee engaging, evidence-informed programs that strengthen services for children, families, and communities.

In this role, you will lead a team of curriculum designers and trainers, collaborate with program and quality leaders, and drive a culture of continuous learning and equity throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Social Work, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 7+ years of curriculum design, staff development, and training within a nonprofit setting.
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design and program implementation.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in training.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and development of agency-wide staff development initiatives.
• Design and oversee culturally responsive training curricula for staff serving children and families.
• Supervise a team of designers and learning professionals.
• Partner with program and leadership to align learning with goals.
• Implement blended learning solutions for accessibility and engagement.
• Provide coaching and resources to support program fidelity and outcomes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust curricula based on data.
• Champion a learning culture aligned with diversity, equity, inclusion.

Skills

Curriculum Design

Staff Development

Leadership

Instructional Design

Data Analysis

Project Management

Facilitation

Equity & Inclusion

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.

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