Curriculum Development Specialist Jobs
Curriculum Development Specialist jobs are open from entry-level instructional designers to senior curriculum managers across K-12 education, higher education, corporate learning and development, and nonprofit training, with specializations in eLearning, standards-based curriculum design, and professional development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Training & Curriculum Development Manager, ELP
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YMCA of San Diego County
Training & Curriculum Development Manager, ELP
San Diego, California
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Instructional Designer-Federal Health IT & Curriculum Development
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Rackner
Instructional Designer-Federal Health IT & Curriculum Development
Washington, District of Columbia
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Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design
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New York Foundling
Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design
New York, New York
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Prosperity Training Center
RN LVN Program and Curriculum Development Manager
Tulare, California
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Curriculum Design and Development Lead
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Curriculum Design and Development Lead
Washington, District of Columbia
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Training & Curriculum Development Manager, ELP
YMCA of San Diego County·San Diego, California
Job functions:
$72k.81 - $86k.17/yr
Remote (US)
High school
Job Description
Overview:
Learn more about YMCA Community Support Services programs CLICK HERE
For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range: USD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
The Training & Curriculum Development Manager, Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) leads and manages specialized training initiatives to strengthen service delivery across the Association’s ELP division. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and scaling high-quality learning experiences to ensure consistency, fidelity, and operational excellence across all school sites. By overseeing the New Hire Academy, annual training events, and continuous learning opportunities, this position drives workforce readiness, staff engagement, and retention, ensuring ELP staff are fully equipped to provide safe, enriching, and impactful programs. The Training & Curriculum Development Manager ensures all training content and delivery reflects a strength-based philosophy that builds staff capacity to foster confidence, connection, and overall well-being for every young person served.
Learn more about YMCA Community Support Services programs CLICK HERE
For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
WORK DESIGNATION:
-
Remote (must work within San Diego County Region)
- Please note that the work designation may change based on business needs.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
YMCA Expanded Learning Programs offer a safe, engaging space where kids can learn, grow, and explore beyond the school day. Serving over 90 schools across San Diego County, we provide high-quality before and after school programs, along with fun intersession opportunities, all thoughtfully designed to support academic, emotional, and physical development.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the daily operations of all ELP training programs and initiatives, ensuring instructional consistency, compliance, and alignment with training standards; provides direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a team of Quality Program Trainers, fostering a collaborative team approach to high-quality delivery.
- Leads the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of comprehensive ELP training curricula, including role-specific training programs and New Hire Academy, in alignment with program requirements and Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California.
- Collaborates with ELP leadership to identify learning gaps and training opportunities; develops and implements new training, enhances existing curricula, or contracts with external vendors to ensure gaps across the county are addressed.
- Develops specialized learning modules focused on core competencies, including inclusion, behavior support, and safety/supervision, for staff levels ranging from Youth Leaders to Directors.
- Standardizes programmatic tools, operating procedures, and best practices across all district and charter contracts to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery; develops assessment tools, surveys, and metrics to regularly assess the delivery, logistics, and engagement of training programs and implements improvements while still maintaining the integrity of the program.
- Facilitates diverse training events, including regional and organization-wide seminars, by overseeing content development, planning, and facilitator coordination.
- Provides targeted, on-site coaching and instructional support to strengthen staff performance and drive continuous program improvement.
- Creates and maintains a centralized library of digital and video training resources and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support ongoing staff development and operational consistency.
- Partners with Association Services and Leadership (ASL) support teams to proactively monitor training completion, track required certifications, and ensure full adherence to organizational and regulatory mandates.
- Identifies external training opportunities and partnerships and manages vendor relationships, service agreements, and the logistics of contracted training services.
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the Quality Programs Trainer, Expanded Learning Programs
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, human services, or related field, OR
- Associate of Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree AND two (2) years equivalent relevant experience, OR
- Completion of at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above only) AND four (4) years equivalent relevant experience, OR
- High School Diploma/GED AND a passing score on the California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE) or Instructional Aide (IA) exam prior to first day of hire AND four (4) years equivalent relevant experience.
- Note: For all international credentials including high school, college-level coursework or degrees, a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation is required.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years of operational experience in expanded learning programs, K-12 education, child & youth development, or comparable youth program setting. Of which, at least two (2) years include specialized curriculum design, staff development, and group facilitation and at least one (1) year includes supervising, leading, or coaching staff.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Deep expertise in expanded learning program operations (e.g., before-school, after-school, and summer programs) with the ability to translate best practices into practical training systems that support staff at all levels.
- Understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging training curricula that cater to diverse experience levels.
- Demonstrated expertise in Positive Youth Development (PYD) and special education, with the ability to integrate inclusion and strengths-based practices into staff training.
- Knowledge of child and youth development, including developmental stages of school-age children and transitional kindergarten students.
- Technical proficiency in virtual learning platforms, digital content creation tools, and instructional delivery systems.
- Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-branded training materials.
- Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage with diverse audiences across varying experience levels.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with diverse staff and the ability to lead, mentor, and supervise the performance of staff to ensure instructional consistency.
- Skilled in using assessment tools, surveys, and performance data to inform training priorities and improve outcomes.
- Self-aware and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:
- Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants of critical positions within Community Support Services be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
- CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
- Current negative TB risk assessment or clearance obtained within the past sixty (60) days prior to first day, and every four (4) years thereafter.
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range: USD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
YMCA of San Diego County
Training & Curriculum Development Manager, ELP
San Diego, California
Added 3d ago
Job functions:
$72k.81 - $86k.17/yr
Remote (US)
High school
Job Description
Overview:
Learn more about YMCA Community Support Services programs CLICK HERE
For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range: USD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
The Training & Curriculum Development Manager, Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) leads and manages specialized training initiatives to strengthen service delivery across the Association’s ELP division. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and scaling high-quality learning experiences to ensure consistency, fidelity, and operational excellence across all school sites. By overseeing the New Hire Academy, annual training events, and continuous learning opportunities, this position drives workforce readiness, staff engagement, and retention, ensuring ELP staff are fully equipped to provide safe, enriching, and impactful programs. The Training & Curriculum Development Manager ensures all training content and delivery reflects a strength-based philosophy that builds staff capacity to foster confidence, connection, and overall well-being for every young person served.
Learn more about YMCA Community Support Services programs CLICK HERE
For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
WORK DESIGNATION:
-
Remote (must work within San Diego County Region)
- Please note that the work designation may change based on business needs.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
YMCA Expanded Learning Programs offer a safe, engaging space where kids can learn, grow, and explore beyond the school day. Serving over 90 schools across San Diego County, we provide high-quality before and after school programs, along with fun intersession opportunities, all thoughtfully designed to support academic, emotional, and physical development.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the daily operations of all ELP training programs and initiatives, ensuring instructional consistency, compliance, and alignment with training standards; provides direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a team of Quality Program Trainers, fostering a collaborative team approach to high-quality delivery.
- Leads the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of comprehensive ELP training curricula, including role-specific training programs and New Hire Academy, in alignment with program requirements and Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California.
- Collaborates with ELP leadership to identify learning gaps and training opportunities; develops and implements new training, enhances existing curricula, or contracts with external vendors to ensure gaps across the county are addressed.
- Develops specialized learning modules focused on core competencies, including inclusion, behavior support, and safety/supervision, for staff levels ranging from Youth Leaders to Directors.
- Standardizes programmatic tools, operating procedures, and best practices across all district and charter contracts to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery; develops assessment tools, surveys, and metrics to regularly assess the delivery, logistics, and engagement of training programs and implements improvements while still maintaining the integrity of the program.
- Facilitates diverse training events, including regional and organization-wide seminars, by overseeing content development, planning, and facilitator coordination.
- Provides targeted, on-site coaching and instructional support to strengthen staff performance and drive continuous program improvement.
- Creates and maintains a centralized library of digital and video training resources and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support ongoing staff development and operational consistency.
- Partners with Association Services and Leadership (ASL) support teams to proactively monitor training completion, track required certifications, and ensure full adherence to organizational and regulatory mandates.
- Identifies external training opportunities and partnerships and manages vendor relationships, service agreements, and the logistics of contracted training services.
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the Quality Programs Trainer, Expanded Learning Programs
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, human services, or related field, OR
- Associate of Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree AND two (2) years equivalent relevant experience, OR
- Completion of at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above only) AND four (4) years equivalent relevant experience, OR
- High School Diploma/GED AND a passing score on the California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE) or Instructional Aide (IA) exam prior to first day of hire AND four (4) years equivalent relevant experience.
- Note: For all international credentials including high school, college-level coursework or degrees, a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation is required.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years of operational experience in expanded learning programs, K-12 education, child & youth development, or comparable youth program setting. Of which, at least two (2) years include specialized curriculum design, staff development, and group facilitation and at least one (1) year includes supervising, leading, or coaching staff.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Deep expertise in expanded learning program operations (e.g., before-school, after-school, and summer programs) with the ability to translate best practices into practical training systems that support staff at all levels.
- Understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging training curricula that cater to diverse experience levels.
- Demonstrated expertise in Positive Youth Development (PYD) and special education, with the ability to integrate inclusion and strengths-based practices into staff training.
- Knowledge of child and youth development, including developmental stages of school-age children and transitional kindergarten students.
- Technical proficiency in virtual learning platforms, digital content creation tools, and instructional delivery systems.
- Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-branded training materials.
- Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage with diverse audiences across varying experience levels.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with diverse staff and the ability to lead, mentor, and supervise the performance of staff to ensure instructional consistency.
- Skilled in using assessment tools, surveys, and performance data to inform training priorities and improve outcomes.
- Self-aware and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:
- Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants of critical positions within Community Support Services be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
- CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
- Current negative TB risk assessment or clearance obtained within the past sixty (60) days prior to first day, and every four (4) years thereafter.
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range: USD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in curriculum development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
- Experience designing curriculum for a specific sector such as K-12, higher ed, or corporate L&D
- Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Familiarity with learning management systems for deploying and tracking course completion
- Knowledge of instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or Understanding by Design
- Strong project management skills for coordinating with subject matter experts and stakeholders
Tips for Your Curriculum Development Specialist Job Search
Align your resume to learning standards
Curriculum development specialist job postings often require fluency in specific frameworks like Common Core, ISTE standards, or Bloom's Taxonomy. Name the frameworks you've worked within directly on your resume so hiring managers can match your experience to their requirements without guessing.
Build a portfolio with before-and-after samples
Employers want to see what your curriculum looks like in practice. Include a sample unit plan, an eLearning storyboard, or a revised course that shows measurable improvement, such as reduced learner confusion or stronger assessment alignment, not just the final polished output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists curriculum development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by sector to sharpen your targeting
Corporate L&D, K-12, higher education, and government training roles each use different vocabulary and prioritize different tools. Tailor your resume language to the sector you're targeting so your application doesn't read like a one-size-fits-all submission.
Prepare a design rationale for your interview
Many curriculum development specialist interviews include a portfolio review or take-home design task. Be ready to explain why you made specific instructional choices, not just what you created. Interviewers want your reasoning, not a walkthrough of the finished product.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Curriculum development roles vary widely in what you'll actually own. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you're designing content from scratch, revising existing material, or managing subject matter expert relationships. That scope difference shapes your day-to-day work significantly.
Curriculum Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most curriculum development specialists?
University of Oregon, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and Astrion are hiring the most curriculum development specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Oregon, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are spread across corporate training departments, school districts, universities, and government agencies.
How many curriculum development specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of curriculum development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward digital content production and distributed instructional design teams. eLearning-focused roles and corporate L&D positions tend to offer the highest share of remote flexibility compared to roles tied to on-site school or university environments.
How do you become a curriculum development specialist?
Most curriculum development specialists start with a degree in education, instructional design, or a subject-matter field, then build experience through teaching, training facilitation, or instructional support roles. From there, earning a credential in instructional design and assembling a portfolio of curriculum samples, unit plans, or eLearning modules helps you move into dedicated development positions.
Can you get a curriculum development specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level curriculum development specialist roles exist, particularly at nonprofits, edtech companies, and school districts that hire candidates with teaching backgrounds or tutoring experience. Demonstrating that you can write clear learning objectives, sequence content logically, and align assessments to goals matters more than years of job title experience when you're starting out.
What does the curriculum development specialist interview process look like?
Most curriculum development specialist interview processes include a phone screen with HR, a skills-based interview with the hiring manager or instructional design team, and a practical task such as designing a sample lesson, writing a learning objective, or reviewing an existing course for gaps. Some employers also ask you to present a portfolio piece and explain your design decisions to a panel.
Where can I find and apply to curriculum development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to curriculum development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sector, experience level, and preferred work format, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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