Curriculum and Academics Specialist

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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.,

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The Curriculum & Academics Specialist is dedicated to:

Supporting the Curriculum & Academics Team, specifically K-12 students and teachers in all divisions and on all 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 WorldStrides events.

Requirements

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The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum Master of Education or Master of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts or Science
Current teaching licensure
6-12th grade classroom teaching experience
Online instruction experience within 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; attentive proofing and editing skills
Acute attention to detail, organization, documentation, effective time management, and prompt follow-up
Experience with Microsoft suite, Google apps, and online creative design tools

Regular curriculum and educational resource development, writing, and revision for students 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 WorldStrides’ 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

What We Offer

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✓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

Regular curriculum and educational resource development, writing, and revision for students 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 WorldStrides’ 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