Director of STEM & Literacy Learning Design

SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton, Mississippi is seeking a Director of Learning Design to lead curriculum, lesson, and assessment design for STEM and literacy across the school while coaching teachers to deliver it effectively.

You will build a standards-aligned K-5 progression, integrate reading with STEM, plan labs and showcases, collaborate with partners, and produce learning videos while spending substantial time in classrooms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in curriculum and instruction, learning design, literacy, a STEM field, or related area.
• At least five years of K-12 experience, including successful classroom teaching.
• Experience designing curriculum or assessments that improved student results.
• Experience coaching teachers or leading professional learning.
• Strong skills using student data to make instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design for STEM and literacy across the school.
• Coach teachers and lead professional learning cycles.
• Design standards-aligned K-5 progression in STEM and literacy.
• Create teacher guides, units, and planning tools for consistent delivery.
• Plan labs, materials, and STEM showcases; collaborate with partners.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teacher coaching

Data-driven instruction

Instructional leadership

Education

Master's degree in curriculum and instruction, learning design, literacy, a STEM field, or a related area

Doctorate in learning sciences or related field (preferred)

Job description

SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton, Mississippi is seeking a Director of Learning Design to lead curriculum, lesson, and assessment design for STEM and literacy across the school while coaching teachers to deliver it effectively.

You will build a standards-aligned K-5 progression, integrate reading with STEM, plan labs and showcases, collaborate with partners, and produce learning videos while spending substantial time in classrooms.