• Partner with team members across the product and content organization to refine and further develop the content inventory strategy.
• Work with the Instructional Design Specialist to develop curriculum assets that can be easily used by teachers in person, online, or in hybrid classrooms.
• Oversee the development of a scalable curriculum development program that uses automation technology and external resources from qualified and vetted vendors.
• Work closely with partner schools to assess the efficacy of materials and continuously iterate product design to meet identified needs.
• Provide support to product development, customer enablement teams, and marketing to support the implementation and adoption of initiatives.
• Engage tutors and instructional coaches, and meet regularly with those partners to support and adjust programming
• Design, develop and implement school-wide and age-appropriate bilingual preschool curriculum and learning environment
• Develop and provide training courses to teaching staff for curriculum implementation at all the centres
• Monitor the curriculum implementation process and exercise control quality at all the centers according to the school curriculum guidelines
• Periodic review and revision of curriculum, taking into account feedback from the ground and emerging market trends
• Recommend appropriate training/professional developmental courses and workshops to close the performance gaps/learning needs identified by center leaders
• Understand the training needs of staff at different levels, and arrange for staff to attend appropriate internal or external training programs for their upgrade

Skills: Content Inventory Strategy, Curriculum Asset Development, Scalable Curriculum Program, Product Design Iteration, Initiative Implementation Support, Partner and Tutor Engagement, Bilingual Preschool Curriculum Design, Training and Curriculum Implementation Monitoring

• Create new and improve existing curricular documents, from overarching frameworks to daily agendas and individual  lesson plans
• Support the teaching and learning that takes place at programs that take place after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer program
• Ensure that curricular documents are stored on Breakthrough’s shared drives and documented well for future revisions and use
• Observe instruction in various settings, in particular as it informs revisions of curriculum and improvements to instructional practices and training
• Support the training of year-round and summer staff on curriculum development and instructional practices
• Partner closely with the middle school team to ensure that curriculum and instructional practices are aligned with the team’s goals and student outcomes
• Work with Breakthrough’s data team to align curriculum documents with the practices of data gathering and analysis that occur in the organization, particularly at the middle school level
• Supervising an instructional coach who will lead the creation and revision of the math curriculum and who will coach the SYTFs to be successful in their roles
• Ensure the program design is high quality and meets the requirements of the grant, including student schedules that provide sufficient dosage, low student-to-tutor ratios, and the creation of compelling curriculum documents that support math learning and are culturally relevant and aligned to Breakthrough’s fun and supportive culture 
• Organize and create systems to collect and share student and tutor data (including surveys and assessments) with the Breakthrough Collaborative National Office or other partners
• Participate in training with the Breakthrough Collaborative and research partners

Skills: Curricular Document Creation, After-School Program Support, Curriculum Documentation Management, Instruction Observation for Improvement, Staff Training on Curriculum Development, Curriculum Alignment with Student Outcomes, Data-Driven Curriculum Alignment, Instructional Coach Supervision

• Develop a curriculum that meets the learning goals of the center and supports the cognitive development of the children.
• Work with Teachers to develop lesson plans that support curriculum, and ensure they have access to appropriate materials.
• Review Teacher notes and comments and make suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborate with Teachers to prepare means of sharing curriculum with parents.
• Identify educational opportunities to further develop the skills of center staff.
• Stay abreast of new developments in early learning curricula, and introduce curricula improvements.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in GSU

Skills: Curriculum Development, Lesson Plan Support, Teacher Feedback Review, Parent Curriculum Collaboration, Staff Skill Development, Early Learning Curriculum Improvements, Classroom Observations, Professional Development Planning

• Provide expertise in performing and analyzing program training needs assessments
• Provide expertise in designing training programs, training curriculums, training courses, and course materials to effectively address those needs.
• Develop subject matter expert groups to provide recommendations for Student Performance Objectives, unit/topic additions, deletions and merges of lesson plans, name changes, minimum hours of lesson plan instruction, minimum instructor-student ratios, skill and mandatory attendance topics, instructor qualifications, and instructor updates.
• Assist the Director in creating and implementing research studies to determine the effectiveness of a given method of instruction or curriculum 
• Measure and improve student performance, recommend improvements in basic and/or advanced training programs
• Coordinate activities with the Director on both course content development methodology, and scheduling of coursework in basic training programs.
• Assist OPOTC leadership in creating, forecasting and maintaining training initiatives for multiple public safety environments.
• Provide consulting guidance to the Education & Policy Development team by recommending curriculum improvements in alignment with instructional design methodologies and operational capabilities.
• Review textbooks, software, and other educational materials and make recommendations on purchases.
• Assist in implementing new technology and teaching methods in the classroom.

Skills: Training Needs Assessment, Training Program Design, Subject Matter Expert Group Development, Instructional Effectiveness Research, Student Performance Improvement, Course Content Coordination, Public Safety Training Initiatives, Curriculum Improvement Consulting

• Assist with the adaptation of in-person materials to online modules
• Create new content for internal programs and external projects
• Maintain and update existing curriculum
• Write curricular materials, surveys, and other program content in Spanish
• Manage translations of the curriculum
• Review, organize, and catalog translated materials
• Work with curriculum and training teams to establish and maintain systems of feedback
• Manage data related to the curriculum
• Adhere to OATS’ style and “voice” throughout all content modalities
• Build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills: Online Module Adaptation, Content Creation, Curriculum Maintenance, Spanish Curriculum Writing, Translation Management, Material Cataloging, Feedback System Management, Data Management

• A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with applicable content area endorsements. 
• Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse urban setting.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the philosophy, purpose and function within an urban school district.
• Demonstrates an empathy for helping to lead a strong diverse urban educational environment.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Demonstrated record of success which exemplifies instructional leadership, standards of academic excellence and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the high school.
• Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff, parents, administration and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment including appropriate handling of all confidential matters with a minimum of supervision.
• Exemplary problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

Qualifications: BA in Educational Psychology with 6 years of Experience

• Experience working with children in a preschool setting.
• Illinois Professional Education License in Early Childhood Education (formerly called Type 04 teaching certificate).
• Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential, Level 5.
• Certified CLASS Pre-K and Toddler Observer within 12 months of hire, including annual renewal.
• Need to have or attain the CLASS Certified Assessor, complete the Creative Curriculum-Coaching to Fidelity Training, TS GOLD Interrater Reliability certification.
• Must have and maintain a warm, supportive attitude towards children and their families.
• Demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate lessons, and interact positively with children and other staff, in particular practicum students
• Must be able to lead a team, coach personnel, and manage the classroom environment and requirements.
• Must be willing to accept supervision and continue professional development in the field to improve work performance.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with children, parents, and other staff members, as well as for documenting children's growth and learning.

Qualifications: BA in Special Education with 4 years of Experience

• Curriculum development/instructional design experience
• Proven ability in designing a wide variety of classroom, blended, and experiential training applications including foreign affairs, tradecraft, foreign language, leadership, or applications/IT systems training.
• Proven expertise serving as curriculum/instructional designer of classroom courses and informal training products in a corporate training environment that demonstrates sound instructional principles, strategies and techniques for adult learners. 
• Experience conducting needs assessment and analysis, designing appropriate instructional approaches, and working on a team to design, develop, pilot, implement, and evaluate training for an adult, professional audience.
• Demonstrated ability to apply learning theories to create effective instructional designs.
• Demonstrated experience with Curriculum Development/Maintenance
• Experience with the appropriate integration of a wide variety of educational technologies and continuous learning techniques to enhance the learning experience, maximize achievement of learning objectives, and facilitate the transfer of learning to the workplace or personal setting, as appropriate to the course goals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Expert/s (SME) to conduct needs/audience analysis, develop training objectives, evaluation strategy, and course/product outline, design course/product content; develop scaffolded, interactive course activities and assessment items. 
• Experience in designing and leading facilitation sessions with all participants in the curriculum development cycle, for needs assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of courses and programs.
• Experience integrating formative assessment throughout the course design, both to ensure that learners can track their progress and that instructional staff can measure the extent to which learning is progressing as intended. 

Qualifications: BA in Instructional Design with 8 years of Experience

• Experience with the appropriate use of checklists and rubrics for performance-based assessment, as well as quizzes and tests for assessment of developing knowledge.
• Proven experience as a member of a team and a team leader
• Positive interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, particularly with clients from a wide variety of cultures.
• Ability to design needs assessments and survey questionnaires used to gather data on training needs, reactions, application and organizational impact.
• Experience in blending learning design
• Experience in experiential learning, gaming and/or simulations
• Experience integrating flipped design methods valued.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated technology skills and experience with software including Infinite Campus, and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications: BA in Education with 4 years of Experience

• Working experience in a similar position in Haitian education.
• Experience as a classroom teacher, preferably in early primary grade level
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Haitian education system, including familiarity with the MENFP curriculum
• A high level of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the mission and objectives of the Lakou Kajou project
• Strong organizational proficiency, including the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks with different deadlines, organize time effectively, conduct research and identify resources for projects
• A collaborative, independent problem solver who can take initiative, set priorities and maximize resources
• A commitment to working in a team environment with shared goals; sound judgment and integrity
• Willingness to try new approaches, flexibility in the face of organizational change and ambiguity
• Commitment to providing high-quality service through responsiveness to all requests and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in Kreyol and English, as well as proficiency in French

Qualifications: BA in Curriculum and Instruction with 7 years of Experience