Director of City Curriculum & Experiential Learning

Paisboa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Select School in Philadelphia seeks a collaborative Director of City Curriculum to expand Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom, reflecting our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

You will work with faculty, administrators, and community partners to design experiential learning, assess and grow city-based programs, and manage major initiatives and budgets related to city curriculum.

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.
• 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

experiential learning

community engagement

communication

collaboration

project management

equity and inclusion

Quaker education appreciation

Philadelphia resources familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Friends Select School in Philadelphia seeks a collaborative Director of City Curriculum to expand Philadelphia as an extension of the classroom, reflecting our Quaker mission and commitment to equity and inclusion.

You will work with faculty, administrators, and community partners to design experiential learning, assess and grow city-based programs, and manage major initiatives and budgets related to city curriculum.