Curriculum Development Manager - 32427

Winstar; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation seeks a Curriculum Development Manager to adapt language curriculum for diverse in-person programming and adult, youth, and family classes. The role is based in the Language Building and involves developing, maintaining, and expanding curriculum materials for multiple programs.

The position requires collaboration with staff and managers to identify instructional needs, update resources, and ensure accessibility and accuracy of materials, while upholding professionalism and

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of modern office procedures and etiquette.
• Ability to adapt to last minute changes.
• Proficient with standard office equipment and software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support productivity and safety of the work area and customers.
• Adhere to dress code and professional standards.
• Analyze student assessment data and report trends.
• Adapt curriculum content for various instructional settings.
• Mentor and train staff in assigned area.
• Prepare activity reports for director.

Skills

Office procedures

Adaptability

Computers & equipment

Communication (phone)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

None specified

Job description

Ada, OK | Culture and Humanities | Full Time

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 7, 2026

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Curriculum Development Managerto join our Linguistics team located at the Language Building.

Summary

Responsible for adapting existing language curriculum to meet the needs of diverse in-person programming, including developing, maintaining and expanding curriculum materials as needed for adult, youth and family classes, courses and programs.

Responsibilities

• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Analyze student assessment data and provide feedback based on observations
• Analyze and report on data and research trends to ensure best-in-class and innovative solutions are continuously being applied
• Communicates departmental procedures to promote understanding and compliance by employees to maintain smooth and effective departmental operations
• Mentors, coaches, develops and assists in training in assigned area
• Schedules staff meetings, conferences, and events
• Maintains equipment and orderly workspace/service zone
• Prepares activity reports, as required, to be submitted to the director
• Adapts existing language curriculum content for use in a variety of instructional settings, including standalone classes, multi-week courses, workshops, and family programs
• Works cooperatively with staff and other managers to identify instructional needs and adapts or expands curriculum materials to support specific classes and programs
• Maintains, organizes, and regularly updates curriculum materials and resources to ensure they remain accessible, accurate, engaging and relevant

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to collaborate with and or coordinate efforts of others (e.g. cross-functional teams)
• Ability to adapt to new technological environments
• Ability to prepare clear and concise role-specific reports
• Ability to accept criticism and constructive feedback
• Ensures compliance
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Resolves conflicts among personnel, projects and schedules
• A long time and active learner of the Chickasaw Language
• Delegates to appropriate personnel and follows-up to ensure required results and standards are met
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of industry best practices
• Basic project management skills, including communication, scope, and schedules
• Understanding of business fundamentals, processes, and documentation
• Ability to choose solutions to challenges and make informed decisions by collecting relevant information and data and considering multiple viewpoints, cost-benefit, core values, etc.
• Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
• Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
• Interpersonal skills to motivate, investigate, inspire
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately (e.g. Reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals demonstrating logic focus, critical thinking, and clarity with a diverse group of people, including employees, clients, general public, outside entities, administrative staff, and co-workers)

Skills

Essential:

• Possess strong skills in modern office procedure and business etiquette
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to last minute changes
• Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
• Excellent Phone Skills

Experience

Nonessential:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education

Essential:

• Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials

Essential:

• Pass general background check
• Standard Driver's License
• CN Core Leadership Level 1

Working Conditions

Essential:

• Works in an office setting
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork