National Teacher Programs Lead - Curriculum & PD

The National WWII Museum; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Free parking

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans seeks an Assistant Director of Teacher Programs to lead teacher professional development and curriculum initiatives aligned with our 2025-2035 plan. This role manages a team of educators delivering standards-aligned content across social studies and disciplines, expanding onsite, offsite, and online programs for educators nationwide.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising collaboration, and cross-department coordination to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred in K-12 education, history, museum education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing a team.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working with elementary and/or secondary school students and teachers in a museum, school, or other educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing classroom curricula and professional development experiences. Familiarity with state-level and national standards across disciplines is preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime during special events, heavy programmatic or visitation periods, or to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of educators delivering curriculum and professional development.
• Develop and execute a strategy for classroom curriculum and content creation, as well as related educator professional development.
• Lead the team in curriculum design and the presentation of teacher professional development programs.
• Serve as the lead administrator for the Museum’s onsite professional development initiatives, including annual intensive summer programs, workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with Education Department and leadership to define K-12 priorities and ensure quality, accessibility and distribution of curriculum.

Skills

Team management

Curriculum development

Educational program planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

K-12 education background

Job description

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans seeks an Assistant Director of Teacher Programs to lead teacher professional development and curriculum initiatives aligned with our 2025-2035 plan. This role manages a team of educators delivering standards-aligned content across social studies and disciplines, expanding onsite, offsite, and online programs for educators nationwide.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising collaboration, and cross-department coordination to