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Curriculum Coordinator roles fall squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in education, instructional design, or curriculum development. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives employers a real runway to evaluate you for long-term sponsorship.
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Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska - Winnebago
Type
Full Time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
Open Until Filled
Curriculum Development Specialist
Reports to: Education Director
Salary (Grade): $20.63 (G14-E)
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Location: Educare Winnebago located in Winnebago, Nebraska
Job Purpose & Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to propose a culturally sustaining and revitalizing curriculum within existing educational institutions in the Winnebago community. This position will gather a growing repository of materials that are identified, reviewed, catalogued, and be used to develop an outline for curriculum for each age level that is developmentally appropriate. Will be responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of a Winnebago culturally relevant curriculum expanding on the previous curriculum development project. Gathering input, researching material, and compiling reliable sources to develop a cultural specific curriculum for students at Educare and in grades K-12 in the Winnebago community.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
- Become knowledgeable of program organization, philosophy, functions, policies, and procedures of the Tribe.
- Coordinate and manage the development of the Winnebago Cultural Curriculum with various partners who are knowledgeable in the Winnebago culture and traditions.
- Ensure that all lesson plans developed meet requirements and are aligned with the current Nebraska State Standards.
- Track progress and member input to report to TED regularly.
- Create timeline, identify action steps needed to progress, take minutes of meetings, and create a strategic plan of how the curriculum will be developed over time.
- Develop an outline of curriculum to be built at Educare Winnebago for each specific age group of students/classrooms.
- Will coordinate the development with partners throughout the community.
- Work with local knowledge keepers to ensure lessons are accurate and promote positive culturally relevant lesson plans.
- Will gather resources to develop a resource guide for each level that teachers will be expected to teach lessons.
- Will provide professional development to the teaching staff on the use of the curriculum once developed.
- Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must be willing to obtain an associate degree or have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in education preferably in curriculum development.
- Must have good work habits.
- Have had experience with developing Native American specific curriculum.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills necessary.
- Be familiar with Google Classroom and explore and support the use of technology to support purpose.
- Must be able to use innovation and creativity in an expanding field.
- Must be able to work well within a team.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and to work in a goal-oriented environment.
- Must have an essential understanding of the Ho-Chunk People.
- Must keep all matters pertaining to the program strictly confidential.
- Ability to relate to and understand people is required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Training Requirements:
Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Mental Requirements:
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Must be personable and create positive relationships
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Language Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Compensation: $20.63 per hour
Location
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska - Winnebago
Type
Full Time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
Open Until Filled
Curriculum Development Specialist
Reports to: Education Director
Salary (Grade): $20.63 (G14-E)
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Location: Educare Winnebago located in Winnebago, Nebraska
Job Purpose & Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to propose a culturally sustaining and revitalizing curriculum within existing educational institutions in the Winnebago community. This position will gather a growing repository of materials that are identified, reviewed, catalogued, and be used to develop an outline for curriculum for each age level that is developmentally appropriate. Will be responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of a Winnebago culturally relevant curriculum expanding on the previous curriculum development project. Gathering input, researching material, and compiling reliable sources to develop a cultural specific curriculum for students at Educare and in grades K-12 in the Winnebago community.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
- Become knowledgeable of program organization, philosophy, functions, policies, and procedures of the Tribe.
- Coordinate and manage the development of the Winnebago Cultural Curriculum with various partners who are knowledgeable in the Winnebago culture and traditions.
- Ensure that all lesson plans developed meet requirements and are aligned with the current Nebraska State Standards.
- Track progress and member input to report to TED regularly.
- Create timeline, identify action steps needed to progress, take minutes of meetings, and create a strategic plan of how the curriculum will be developed over time.
- Develop an outline of curriculum to be built at Educare Winnebago for each specific age group of students/classrooms.
- Will coordinate the development with partners throughout the community.
- Work with local knowledge keepers to ensure lessons are accurate and promote positive culturally relevant lesson plans.
- Will gather resources to develop a resource guide for each level that teachers will be expected to teach lessons.
- Will provide professional development to the teaching staff on the use of the curriculum once developed.
- Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must be willing to obtain an associate degree or have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in education preferably in curriculum development.
- Must have good work habits.
- Have had experience with developing Native American specific curriculum.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills necessary.
- Be familiar with Google Classroom and explore and support the use of technology to support purpose.
- Must be able to use innovation and creativity in an expanding field.
- Must be able to work well within a team.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and to work in a goal-oriented environment.
- Must have an essential understanding of the Ho-Chunk People.
- Must keep all matters pertaining to the program strictly confidential.
- Ability to relate to and understand people is required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Training Requirements:
Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Mental Requirements:
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Must be personable and create positive relationships
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Language Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Compensation: $20.63 per hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Curriculum Coordinator
Lead with your degree alignment
Curriculum Coordinator roles require a direct connection between your degree and the job. Emphasize your education or instructional design background upfront. Employers need to see a clear degree-to-role match before considering OPT sponsorship or future H-1B visa support.
Target education-heavy organizations
School districts, edtech companies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions hire Curriculum Coordinators regularly and often have established OPT and H-1B sponsorship processes. These employers are more familiar with work authorization than general corporate hiring teams.
Highlight curriculum development projects concretely
Generic resumes lose out. Document specific curricula you designed, learning outcomes you improved, or assessment frameworks you built. Measurable impact, such as improved student performance or faster onboarding, makes your case for sponsorship far more compelling.
Raise OPT status early and professionally
Mention your OPT authorization in your cover letter or initial outreach rather than waiting for an offer. This filters out employers who won't sponsor and saves time. Frame it as current work authorization, not a future immigration request.
Understand your STEM extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like instructional technology or educational data systems, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. That extra time significantly increases your attractiveness to employers weighing long-term sponsorship decisions.
Build relationships within curriculum and learning teams
Many Curriculum Coordinator roles are filled through referrals or internal networks. Connect with instructional designers, curriculum specialists, and learning and development professionals. A referral from within a team dramatically improves your odds of sponsorship consideration.
Curriculum Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Curriculum Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Curriculum Coordinator positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field typically qualify as specialty occupations. The key factor is whether the employer's job description ties the role to a specific degree field rather than accepting any bachelor's degree. Roles at structured organizations like universities or edtech companies tend to have stronger specialty occupation arguments.
Can I work as a Curriculum Coordinator on post-completion OPT?
Yes, provided your degree field relates directly to curriculum development, education, or instructional design. OPT requires that your employment be directly tied to your major area of study. A Curriculum Coordinator role is a strong fit for graduates in education, learning design, or related fields. If your degree is in an unrelated area, the connection becomes harder to justify, which could create issues with your DSO's reporting requirements.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Curriculum Coordinators for H-1B after OPT?
Edtech companies, school districts, higher education institutions, and large corporate learning and development teams are the most active sponsors for Curriculum Coordinator roles. These organizations hire repeatedly in this field and often have immigration counsel already in place. You can browse Curriculum Coordinator roles with sponsorship potential directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers familiar with OPT and visa sponsorship.
Does my Curriculum Coordinator job need to be full-time to maintain OPT status?
Not necessarily, but there are strict rules. Post-completion OPT requires at least 20 hours of work per week to remain in valid status. Full-time employment is ideal and makes future H-1B sponsorship conversations simpler, but part-time work above the 20-hour threshold does count. Your DSO must be kept updated on your employment details, including employer name, job title, and start date, throughout your OPT period.
What happens to my OPT if my Curriculum Coordinator employer goes through layoffs or my contract ends?
You enter a grace period of up to 90 days of unemployment during post-completion OPT. This time accumulates, so prior unemployment counts toward it. You must report the job loss to your DSO immediately and begin actively seeking new qualifying employment. If you cannot secure a new Curriculum Coordinator or related role within the grace period, you may lose your OPT status and need to depart the U.S. or change to another visa status.