Chief Curriculum & Instruction for Youth Programs

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction to provide strategic leadership across all afterschool, summer camp, and grant-funded programs. You will guide curriculum development, instructional quality, and staff development while aligning with TEKS and SEL frameworks.

The role leads a department-wide vision, supports program quality across regions, and partners with school districts and community groups to advance youth development outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Child Development or Youth Development.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in education, afterschool, youth development or curriculum leadership.
• Experience supervising managers and instructional staff; experience designing curriculum and leading quality improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for OST curriculum and instructional practices across all programs.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum frameworks supporting academic enrichment, SEL, youth leadership, and family engagement.
• Establish quality assurance systems (YPQA, Summer Learning PQA) and use data to drive improvements.
• Lead instructional coaching and professional development for Regional Directors, Program Leads, and Site Leads.
• Oversee program quality, grant-funded work, and multi-site coordination across regions.
• Collaborate with school districts and community partners; assist with grant writing and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Instructional Quality

Staff Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction to provide strategic leadership across all afterschool, summer camp, and grant-funded programs. You will guide curriculum development, instructional quality, and staff development while aligning with TEKS and SEL frameworks.

The role leads a department-wide vision, supports program quality across regions, and partners with school districts and community groups to advance youth development outcomes.