Director of City Curriculum

The Heads Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia is seeking a Director of City Curriculum who will collaboratively shape and advance experiential learning tied to Philadelphia, reflecting our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

The role works with faculty, administrators, and community partners to create meaningful city-based learning opportunities, document curricula, and manage related initiatives and budgets, reporting to the Head of School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in education, curriculum development, experiential learning, community engagement, or 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

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Friends Select School is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven Director of City Curriculum to develop and advance our vision for using Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom. This individual will work closely with faculty, administrators, and community partners to create meaningful, experiential learning opportunities that reflect our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

Duties and 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

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

References to be provided upon request.

Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.