Director of City Curriculum & Experiential Learning

Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia seeks a collaborative, innovative Director of City Curriculum to expand learning beyond the classroom. The role works with faculty, administrators, and community partners to weave Philadelphia into daily instruction, reflecting our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

You will assess existing city-based activities, build partnerships, document curricula, and communicate impact through presentations and social media while guiding

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess existing city-based learning activities and partnerships to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, Division Directors, and equity and inclusion leaders to integrate city-based learning across divisions.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local institutions, organizations, businesses, and community members to create 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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia seeks a collaborative, innovative Director of City Curriculum to expand learning beyond the classroom. The role works with faculty, administrators, and community partners to weave Philadelphia into daily instruction, reflecting our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

You will assess existing city-based activities, build partnerships, document curricula, and communicate impact through presentations and social media while guiding