Benefits:

Paid Life Ins, STD, and LTD
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Opportunity for advancement

ABOUT US
Mission Statement:

Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career and life.

Commitment to Liberation and Equity:
Elev8 Baltimore works to create liberating opportunities for youth and communities that have been oppressed by white supremacist structures and systems. We build committed partnerships with other organizations to provide training and tools for youth to advocate for themselves and bring equity to their communities.

Elev8 Baltimore Organizational Values:

Servant Leadership, Trust & Transparency, Authenticity, Love, and Honesty

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Overview:
As the Curriculum Specialist, you will:

Serve as a key educational leader for academic interventions, including Elev8 Freedom School Summer Literacy Program
Provide full-time guidance, support, and training to youth development staff. In this role you:
Be responsible for planning, updating, and implementing curriculum and literacy resources that align with the program’s mission to support children’s literacy and social-emotional growth.
Function as a coach and mentor, ensuring staff have the skills, resources, and support needed to deliver a high-quality academic interventions year-round.

Please Note: This is a grant-funded position.

Compensation:
$96,000 annual salary, plus competitive benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, company-paid life and disability benefits, as well as 403(b) retirement plan and employer contribution once eligibility criteria is met.

Travel:

Some local travel will be needed, and possibility of out of state travel for conferences

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Planning and Development

Collaborate with program senior leadership to design and refine/update the Elev8 Freedom School summer literacy curriculum, including literacy-focused activities, enrichment components, and culturally responsive resources.
Update and modify the existing curriculum as needed to ensure it remains current, engaging, and aligned with program goals and literacy standards.
Coordinate and support the curriculum committee
Recruit & support youth reviewers
Provide ongoing update to senior leadership

2. Resource Development and Distribution

Develop, curate, and organize program resources (lesson plans, instructional materials, digital tools, etc.) for distribution to youth development staff.
Create a centralized library of resources accessible to all staff and ensure timely updates and additions.
Assess the effectiveness of existing resources and identify areas where new resources or materials are needed.
Place annual book order aligned with grant and student enrollment
Update and coordinate with program team standardized curriculum materials

3. Staff Training and Development

Design and facilitate pre-summer training sessions, workshops, and ongoing professional development programs to equip staff with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to implement the curriculum.
Provide and/or coordinate training on instructional best practices, literacy pedagogy, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
Assess training needs through surveys, observations, or staff feedback and adjust training materials accordingly.

4. Coaching and On-Site Support

Serve as an on-site instructional coach, providing individualized support, modeling lessons, and offering feedback to youth development staff on literacy instruction.
Conduct classroom observations to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and support ongoing staff development.
Facilitate reflective discussions with staff to improve teaching practices, build instructional confidence, and address challenges in implementing the curriculum.

5. Program Evaluation and Improvement

Gather data on student learning outcomes, staff satisfaction, and program effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and observation notes.
Use data and feedback to recommend adjustments to curriculum, training methods, or coaching practices.
Collaborate with leadership to establish goals, benchmarks, and success metrics for program improvement.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education preferred, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Specialist, or a related field
Bachelor's degree required
Professional teaching certification required
- Reading or literacy endorsement preferred
- Certification in Maryland preferred
3-5 years of experience developing, implementing and modifying curriculum
Strong knowledge of science of reading, pedagogy, strategies, and best practices.
Experience in facilitating professional learning opportunities to youth and adult learners
Strong understanding of State standards and culturally relevant curriculum
Proficiency with data collection and analysis with the ability to use data to inform decisions
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues and welcome actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation: $96,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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