Curriculum Designer 1, Future 2 Exp

Houston Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Independent School District is seeking a Curriculum Designer 1 for Futures 2 schools (grades 3–8) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on designing engaging, student-centered experiences grounded in real-world application, creativity, and critical thinking, aligning with district priorities and promoting student agency.

You will collaborate with educators to create project-based and experiential learning, integrate interdisciplinary practices, and evaluate outcomes using feedback to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in upper elementary or middle school.
• Teacher Certification (preferred).
• Project-based learning, instructional design, creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops student-facing learning experiences for grades 3–8 that emphasize creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application
• Creates project-based and experiential learning activities aligned to Future 2 instructional goals
• Collaborates with curriculum designers and educators to ensure experiences align with core content and instructional priorities
• Integrates innovative practices, including interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning approaches
• Evaluates effectiveness of student experiences using feedback and engagement data to improve design
• Supports teachers in implementing experiences through guidance, resources, and professional learning

Skills

Creativity

Instructional design

Project-based learning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Curriculum Designer 1, Future 2 Exp

Houston, TX, United States

Job Description

Designs and develops engaging, student-centered learning experiences for Futures 2 schools (grades 3–8), grounded in real-world application, creativity, and critical thinking. Partners with key stakeholders to support innovative instructional models, ensuring alignment to district priorities while promoting student agency, engagement, and deeper learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

1. Designs and develops student-facing learning experiences for grades 3–8 that emphasize creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application


2. Creates project-based and experiential learning activities aligned to Future 2 instructional goals


3. Collaborates with curriculum designers and educators to ensure experiences align with core content and instructional priorities


4. Integrates innovative practices, including interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning approaches


5. Evaluates effectiveness of student experiences using feedback and engagement data to improve design


6. Supports teachers in implementing experiences through guidance, resources, and professional learning

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• EDUCATION


• Bachelor's Degree


• WORK EXPERIENCE


• At least 3 years teaching experience, preferably in upper elementary or middle school


• TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION


• Software Oracle SAP Microsoft Office Teacher Certification (preferred) Other: Project-based learning, instructional design, creativity and innovation Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)


• LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES


• Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.


• BUDGET AUTHORITY


• No budget development activity is required.


• PROBLEM SOLVING


• Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.


• IMPACT OF DECISIONS


• Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.


• COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS


• Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.


• CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS


• Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.


• WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS


• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Job Info

• Job Identification


• 4196


• Job Category


• Academics


• Posting Date


• 10/22/2026, 11:49 PM


• Job Schedule


• Full time


• Locations


• 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US


• Minimum Salary


• 90,000


• Maximum Salary
  
• 110,000


• Academic Year


• 2026-2027


• Area


• Central Office


• Campus Type


• Non-Campus