Director of Curriculum

Hartleynature; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Curriculum to develop K–12 resources on climate change and environmental justice. The role involves designing educational materials, engaging with teachers, and fostering partnerships to enhance environmental literacy across California. This position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, holidays, and PTO

Full coverage of medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in curriculum development.
• 5+ years in K–12 education or equivalents.
• Deep understanding of environmental justice issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and test curricular resources focused on environmental issues.
• Develop teacher networks to disseminate educational resources.
• Lead partnerships and initiatives for statewide curriculum implementation.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Equity in Education

Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Director of Curriculum who will be responsible for a new program focused on developing standards-based, K–12 curricular resources, focused on climate change and environmental justice issues in California. These resources will be released as open education resources (OER) under Creative Commons licensing. For a synopsis of the program, click here.

About Us

We are an entrepreneurial nonprofit committed to ensuring that every California student develops the knowledge, skills, and ability to make informed decisions about environmental issues. We work collaboratively with schools, environmental education providers, teachers, parents, and students to promote a thriving planet for future generations.

Our efforts include infusing environmental themes into core subjects and empowering teachers to use the environment as a context for learning. We believe all California students deserve a high-quality education that promotes achievement, health, and wellbeing, and we have a unique opportunity to make this a reality.

Who You Are

You have a strong background in curriculum development and publishing processes, including experience with authoring platforms such as Learning Tapestry, Curriki, or others. You are passionate about culturally relevant, meaningful, and equitable expansion of environmental literacy for all California students.

What You'll Do

Initially, you will design, create, test, and publish high-quality curricular resources for teachers and students. You will develop teacher networks to disseminate, pilot, and evaluate these resources across diverse community and school settings. Once available, the resources will be introduced through webinars, workshops (online and face-to-face), and presentations.

Long-term, your goal is for every child in California to have an in-depth experience exploring local environmental issues related to climate change and environmental justice. You will lead the program, developing partnerships and networks to support the implementation of these resources statewide.

What You'll Offer

• At least 10 years of experience in curriculum development and publishing processes, with 5+ years of applicable teaching and administrative experience in K–12 or equivalent sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant state standards and frameworks.
• A passion for education, environmental literacy, and justice.
• A proven ability to foster enthusiasm, engage stakeholders, and manage relationships across educational and community sectors.
• Deep understanding of equity and cultural relevance in education for marginalized students.

What We'll Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and PTO
• Full coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• A workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with ongoing conversations about race, class, power, and privilege

Work can be conducted remotely or at our office in the Presidio, San Francisco.

How to apply:

Ten Strands is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially from underrepresented groups. For accommodations during the application process, contact Isabel Montilla at [e-mail].

If interested, please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to the provided contact.