Curriculum Developer

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) oversees child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. The James Satterwhite Academy (JSA) delivers training to hundreds of Child Protective Service Workers and Youth Development Specialists each fiscal year, providing observation, assessment, and curriculum integration.

The Training Unit delivers core training to frontline staff to support Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice cases.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of community work or related community‑centered activities; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of community work or related community‑centered activities; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to either of the above, with at least one year of relevant community work experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with DCP leadership, Children’s Center leadership, Provider Agencies, FCLS and ACS Office of Human Resources to coordinate activities, develop plans, and establish methodologies.
• Collaborate with other ACS programs and contracted agencies to enhance course material, pilot new learning programs, and produce consistent, accurate reports on all training opportunities.
• Contribute to the design of in‑person and virtual learning programs on the JSA platform.
• Ensure technical accuracy of learning programs and compliance with mandates.

Education

Baccalaureate degree + two years of community work

High school diploma + six years of community work

Education and/or experience equivalent with at least one year of relevant community work

Job description

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well‑being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community‑based supports, foster care services, and subsidized childcare vouchers. Child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment, while in juvenile justice ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The James Satterwhite Academy (JSA) enrolls hundreds of Child Protective Service Workers and Youth Development Specialists each fiscal year and provides training observation, assessment, and curriculum integration. The Training Unit delivers core training to frontline staff to support Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with DCP leadership, Children’s Center leadership, Provider Agencies, FCLS and ACS Office of Human Resources to coordinate activities, develop plans, and establish methodologies.
• Collaborate with other ACS programs and contracted agencies to enhance course material, pilot new learning programs, and produce consistent, accurate reports on all training opportunities.
• Contribute to the design of in‑person and virtual learning programs on the JSA platform.
• Ensure technical accuracy of learning programs and compliance with mandates.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of community work or related community‑centered activities; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of community work or related community‑centered activities; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to either of the above, with at least one year of relevant community work experience.

Section 424‑A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child‑caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. This requirement applies to all applicants.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employees may qualify for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees with continuous two‑year service may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with the agency representative at interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.