Director, City Curriculum & Experiential Learning

Friends Select School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia is seeking a Director of City Curriculum to develop and advance our vision for using Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom.

This role collaborates with faculty, administrators, and community partners to create meaningful, equity-focused, experiential learning opportunities aligned with our Quaker mission. The position entails guiding curriculum development across divisions and managing related initiatives and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in education, curriculum development, experiential learning, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience developing community partnerships and managing multiple projects and budgets.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist educational practices.
• Appreciation for Quaker education and experiential learning.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia’s educational, cultural, and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing city-based learning activities and partnerships to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, Division Directors, the Director of Equity and Inclusion, and Quakerism coordinators to develop an integrated approach to city-based learning across divisions.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local institutions, organizations, businesses, and community members to create mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
• Partner with teachers to develop and document curricula that incorporate Philadelphia into classroom learning.
• Communicate the impact of city-based learning through presentations, writing, social media, and community engagement.
• Manage major initiatives, projects, and budgets related to city curriculum.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of School and serve on the Academic Directors team and Administrative Council.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Project management

Community engagement

Curriculum development

Experiential learning

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia is seeking a Director of City Curriculum to develop and advance our vision for using Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom.

This role collaborates with faculty, administrators, and community partners to create meaningful, equity-focused, experiential learning opportunities aligned with our Quaker mission. The position entails guiding curriculum development across divisions and managing related initiatives and budgets.