Manager - Curriculum and Instruction

Pioneer Academics; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Academics is seeking a Manager- Curriculum and Instruction to develop innovative educational materials for its programs. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in curriculum development, particularly in hybrid and online learning environments.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Flexible Work (Hybrid Schedule)

Paid Volunteer Days

Free access to professional financial advising

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of curriculum development or instructional design experience.
• Experience supervising instructors and providing feedback.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in online learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and instructional materials for various programs.
• Act as a communications hub for program performance and collaboration.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Ingenuity

Communication

Service orientation

Creative problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Masters in Instructional Design or related field

Bachelor’s or master's degree from a top 100 college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Learning-management systems

Web-conferencing platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Pioneer Academics

Position: Manager- Curriculum and Instruction

Location: Hybrid (Jenkintown, PA) if within commuting distance, Remote for States NC, Ohio, Colorado, NYC, NJ, PA, Florida

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Organization Description: Pioneer Academics is a growing global organization that offers transformative co-curricular educational programming to students from around the world. Based in the Philadelphia region, Pioneer has employees working in multiple countries in roles ranging from business development to instructional design. Culture in this team is prioritized and celebrated and key aspects of that culture include integrity, accountability, and the keen ability to solve AND seek problems to spark innovation. Pioneer Academics has the rare combination of being a values-prioritizing public benefit corporation that has also been named to the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies.

Mission of the Position:

The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction will report to the Director of Academic Research & Development. The mission of the role is to develop curriculum and instructional materials for the Pioneer Research Program, the Global Problem Solving Institute (GPSI) and other initiatives. The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction accomplishes this through hands-on implementation under the oversight of the Director of Academic R&D and proactive coordination with other functional departments on which the program relies. The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction also acts as a communications hub, incorporating feedback from functional heads and keeping functional heads and leadership aware of the program performance, upcoming collaborative needs, and potential concerns and mitigation strategies.

Key Criteria/Requirements:

This role requires resourcefulness, flexibility, ingenuity, and a strong sense of drive toward and ownership of results. The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction must demonstrate a creative, solution-oriented approach through the ability to anticipate or identify issues, assess their scope and impact, and propose and implement meaningful, timely solutions. Service orientation is integral to being successful in this role. The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction should deeply understand the educational goals and design parameters, and conduct their work showcasing the desire and ability to service the student, faculty, and other key stakeholders with these objectives in mind. This role will focus on continuous improvement through the ability to understand the current state– the what, the why, and the how. The Manager- Curriculum and Instruction will proactively identify areas for improvement and ideate, propose, implement, and evaluate those improvements in an iterative cycle. A successful candidate in this role will accomplish this with a learner’s mindset– the desire and ability to gain new knowledge and skills quickly.

Key Criteria:

● Highly preferred Masters in Instructional Design or related field

● Preferred bachelor’s or master's degree from a top 100 college or university

● A minimum of five years total of curriculum development, instructional design, and/or teaching experience at the secondary and/or university level is required.

● At least 1.5 years of experience working for an organization other than higher education/high school/ university, or non-profit space is required.

● Demonstrated understanding of best practices in curriculum and instruction, instructional design, and online learning

● Experience supervising instructors, including, but not limited to, reviewing and providing feedback on their curriculum and instruction.

● Experience working with academically gifted and talented students is strongly preferred.

● Experience with online or hybrid course development and delivery.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, as well as with instructional technology tools, including learning-management systems, Web-conferencing platforms, and collaboration tools.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear, informative, and professional communication with a range of stakeholders, including students, parents, secondary educators, university faculty, and colleagues

● Service orientation– the desire and ability to center user– student, faculty, and other key stake holder– experience in decision-making

● Alearner’smindset–the desire and ability to gain new knowledge and skills quickly.

● Focus on continuous improvement- the ability to understand the current state– the what, the why, and the how– and to proactively identify areas for improvement and to ideate, propose, implement, and evaluate those improvements in an iterative cycle.

● Acreative, solution-oriented approach– the ability to anticipate or identify issues, assess their scope and impact, and propose and implement meaningful, timely solutions.

Life at Pioneer Professional Development

Pioneer Academics has a dynamic work environment where our team constantly seeks better ways to support the development of our students and faculty. We hold high standards for everything we do and each of our team members strives to meet or exceed those standards in their work. This culture of excellence fosters continuous learning and offers ample opportunities for growth. At Pioneer, we are committed to defining clear accountabilities and building career paths tailored to each individual’s talents and ambitions. Pioneer serves as fertile ground to develop and thrive professionally. Work-Life Harmony At Pioneer, we understand the importance of work-life harmony and fully support it. We care about our team members’ growth– both professional and personal. We have dedicated resources to help our team work efficiently and effectively. Our management is held accountable for monitoring workloads and scope, ensuring that needed additional support is identified and addressed promptly. This proactive approach ensures that our team members can maintain congruence and integration between their professional and personal lives, enhancing overall well-being and fulfillment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. From health insurance and retirement plans to generous paid time off and professional development opportunities, our benefits are crafted to meet the diverse needs of our team members.

Our benefits are as below.

● Medical Insurance

● Flexible Work (Hybrid Schedule- T/W/Thu in office)

● Paid Volunteer Days ● Free access to professional financial and retirement advising

Social Mission

We take immense pride in our commitment to our social mission. For people who are passionate about making a significant impact on the world, Pioneer offers a unique opportunity to provide transformational learning and growth experiences to future leaders. Every day, our team members find fulfillment in their work, knowing they are contributing to the development of the next generation of global thinkers and game changers. At Pioneer, your efforts directly support our goal of empowering talented students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.

For any additional questions, please feel free to contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Management, and Design

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers, Education Administration Programs, and Higher Education

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