Program and Curriculum Director

TeachAAPI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TeachAAPI is a dynamic nonprofit in Los Angeles seeking a Program and Curriculum Director to shape and execute culturally responsive K-12 programming. You will lead curriculum development, educator engagement, and school implementation, while guiding the Educator Advisory Board and teaching through professional development courses.

The ideal candidate blends classroom leadership with hands-on program design, fostering collaboration across departments and with schools to advance AANHPI-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of teaching or curriculum design, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Data-driven approach to designing and evaluating K-12 curricula.
• Expertise in culturally responsive teaching, DEIB, and national standards.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and professional development delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with educators and school leaders.
• Strong project management to translate goals into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, write, refine, and expand K-12 curriculum resources aligned with standards.
• Source and integrate external resources to support TeachAAPI's mission.
• Ensure content reflects best practices in culturally responsive teaching.
• Collaborate with educators and partners to create engaging, project-based curricula.
• Partner with Programming Committee to deliver annual programming across pillars.
• Lead Educator Advisory Board, coordinate meetings, translate feedback into programs.
• Plan and facilitate workshops and trainings for educators.
• Work with schools to integrate TeachAAPI resources into classrooms.
• Monitor impact and inform curriculum revisions.

Skills

Facilitator and coach

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Culturally responsive teaching / DEIB

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum development, or related field

Master’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field

Job description

TeachAAPI is a dynamic and impactful educational non-profit organization launched in 2021. Our mission is to provide early exposure of AANHPI stories, cultures and peoples, fostering pride in identity and promoting understanding among students of all backgrounds. We envision a future where AANHPI cultures are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of American identity. Since our inception, we have reached nearly 250,000 students across 50 states through innovative curriculum, cultural programming and community-building.

Job Summary

TeachAAPI is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven Program and Curriculum Director to help shape and execute our educational programming while supporting schools and educators in bringing AANHPI-centered learning into their classrooms.

This is a hands-on educational leadership role that combines curriculum development, educator engagement, and school implementation. The Director will help set programming priorities while actively designing and refining K-12 curriculum, developing educator resources, facilitating professional development, and working directly with schools and educators.

A key part of this role is serving as a thought partner and facilitator for educators. The Director will facilitate TeachAAPI's Educator Advisory Board and translate educator perspectives into actionable programming. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Educator Circle, including facilitating professional development courses and supporting educators' ongoing learning.

The ideal candidate is an educator at heart, with a strong background in curriculum design, teacher training, and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) initiatives. They are also a proven facilitator and relationship-builder who can move between big-picture planning and hands-on execution, guide collaborative conversations, listen thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, communicate clearly, and bring sound judgment, adaptability, and follow-through to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Programming Development

• Design, develop, write, refine, and expand K-12 curriculum resources aligned with educational standards and supportive of current needs.
• Source, validate and integrate external programming and curriculum resources where it aligns with TeachAAPI's mission and goals.
• Ensure all content reflects best practices in culturally responsive teaching and promotes AANHPI representation.
• Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, community partners, and other stakeholders to create engaging, project-based, and inquiry-driven and PBL curricula.
• Partner with the Programming Committee to create, organize and execute annual programming needs under our three pillars: classroom learning materials, cultural & community events, virtual, on-demand programming.
• Partner with the Programming Committee to shape and develop TeachAAPI's ongoing pipeline of programming.

Educator Advisory Board Leadership

• Serve as the organizational lead for TeachAAPI's Educator Advisory Board (EAB).
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with EAB members and create meaningful opportunities for educators to inform TeachAAPI's programming.
• Develop agendas, facilitate meetings and discussions, and ensure educator feedback is translated into actionable recommendations for programming.
• Create structures that encourage diverse perspectives, productive dialogue, and shared ownership among EAB members.
• Identify themes, needs, and opportunities emerging from educator feedback and incorporate them into curriculum and program development.
• Maintain clear communication with EAB members between meetings and ensure follow-through on commitments and next steps.
• Work directly with schools and districts to support the integration of TeachAAPI resources into classrooms.
• Serve as a resource for TeachAAPI partner schools, fostering collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, and other school stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented curriculum on student learning and engagement. Use implementation insights to inform curriculum revisions, future programming, and organizational decision-making.
• Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and teacher training sessions that deepen engagement and facilitate implementation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with School Success, Marketing/Communications, and other team members to ensure programming priorities are aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Communicate programming needs, opportunities, timelines, and outcomes clearly across departments.
• Contribute educational expertise to grant proposals, fundraising materials, organizational planning, and external communications as needed.
• Represent TeachAAPI in educator, school, and education-focused spaces as an ambassador for the organization’s educational approach and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of teaching, curriculum design, or educational program experience, preferably in K-12 settings, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions for designing, evaluating, and implementing K-12 curriculum or educational programs.
• Working knowledge of culturally responsive teaching, inclusive education, and DEIB principles, and national educational standards
• Skilled facilitator and coach, with experience delivering professional development, workshops, or leading advisory groups, committees, or similar collaborative bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and productive relationships with educators, school leaders, community partners, and colleagues.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to translate organizational goals into clear programming priorities and actionable plans.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field.
• Experience working with diverse school communities, including Title I schools.
• Experience with project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, or other student-centered instructional approaches.
• Knowledge of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, education-focused organization, or other mission-driven environment.