Curriculum and Academics Specialist
Company IntroductionWorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million reputed company annually to over 100 countries around the world. reputed company offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps reputed company to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways. Job Description: The Curriculum & Academics Specialist is dedicated to: Supporting the Curriculum & Academics Team, specifically K-12 reputed company and teachers in reputed company divisions and on reputed company programs, with an emphasis on individual summer programs. This position includes curriculum development, online instruction and grading, registrar clerical responsibilities, creation of field materials and training, and travel and participation in reputed company events. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum Master of Education or Master of Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts or Science
- reputed company teaching licensure
- 6-12th grade classroom teaching experience
- Online instruction experience reputed company an LMS, Schoology preferred
- Curriculum development experience, including writing, reviewing, and strategic planning
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and mission-centered decision-making
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to respond to internal and external client requests in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to analyze and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Comfort working in a virtual environment and an ability to remain focused and self-motivated
- Flexibility between collaborative teamwork and independent self-pacing
- Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal; reputed company proofing and editing skills
- Acute attention to detail, organization, documentation, effective time management, and reputed company follow-up
- Experience with reputed company suite, reputed company apps, and online creative design tools
Essential Functions:
- Regular curriculum and educational resource development, writing, and revision for reputed company and educators
- Creation and revision of educational materials for internal teammates and external customers
- Daily grading of online student coursework, which includes some weekend/holiday hours
- Present at and participate in field trainings for internal educators
- Present at and participate in professional development events for external educators
- Potential for domestic and international travel, up to 50 days per year
- Ongoing maintenance of the learning management system
- Development and maintenance of academic coursework materials, including standards alignments, syllabi, and course snapshot resources
- Participation in regular instructor reliability meetings
- Weekly processing of teacher professional development certificates with state-specific requirements
- Weekly processing of student academic transcripts and certificates of completion
- Collaboration across departments and divisions regarding online course enrollment, sales support, and program updates
- Communication by email, video conferencing, and phone with internal teammates and external customers
- Assist in project management for the K-12 Individual division
- Creation of content for reputed company' customer-facing sites
- Planning for and participation in regular accreditation reviews
- Attendance and contribution to regular team meetings
- Attendance and contribution to regular one-to-one meetings
- Attendance and contribution at internal trainings and events
- Participation in special projects as needed and completion of additional responsibilities as assigned
Work Perks
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
- 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
- Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
- Team Member Discount Program
reputed company, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of reputed company members and partners to reputed company experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, reputed company` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. reputed company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
- Regular curriculum and educational resource development, writing, and revision for reputed company and educators
- Creation and revision of educational materials for internal teammates and external customers
- Daily grading of online student coursework, which includes some weekend/holiday hours
- Present at and participate in field trainings for internal educators
- Present at and participate in professional development events for external educators
- Potential for domestic and international travel, up to 50 days per year
- Ongoing maintenance of the learning management system
- Development and maintenance of academic coursework materials, including standards alignments, syllabi, and course snapshot resources
- Participation in regular instructor reliability meetings
- Weekly processing of teacher professional development certificates with state-specific requirements
- Weekly processing of student academic transcripts and certificates of completion
- Collaboration across departments and divisions regarding online course enrollment, sales support, and program updates
- Communication by email, video conferencing, and phone with internal teammates and external customers
- Assist in project management for the K-12 Individual division
- Creation of content for reputed company' customer-facing sites
- Planning for and participation in regular accreditation reviews
- Attendance and contribution to regular team meetings
- Attendance and contribution to regular one-to-one meetings
- Attendance and contribution at internal trainings and events
- Participation in special projects as needed and completion of additional responsibilities as assigned
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