Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Description

Who We Are

At Steppingstone, our mission is to prepare students from under-resourced communities to access, navigate and graduate from college. 

• In Boston we provide academic, social-emotional, and college readiness — starting in fifth grade and continuing all the way through to college graduation.
• Nationally, through the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA), Steppingstone connects the people, practices, and innovations essential for eliminating barriers to college and career success.

Who You Are 

The Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction role is a strong fit for someone with a deep understanding of curriculum development and instructional best practices. This position will play a critical role in leading the adoption of a new mathematics (Illustrative Mathematics) and English language (EL Education) curricula, as well as developing professional learning opportunities for teachers to enhance their teaching practice. 

Start Date: Spring 2025

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Responsibilities: 

Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Management

• Lead the implementation of a new mathematics (Illustrative Mathematics) and English language (EL Education) curricula for the summer and academic year, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices
• Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of the new curriculum and professional learning initiatives
• Maintain existing Latin, Science, and Social Studies curriculum and resources used for the 6-week summer session
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement professional learning opportunities for teachers, focusing on culturally responsive teaching practices and differentiation
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to teachers to enhance their instructional practices and improve student outcomes

Program Management

• Complete the implementation of a 3 year academic plan designed to achieve inclusive instruction in the classroom and improved academic outcomes for Steppingstone Scholars
• Support the hiring of faculty members for summer and academic year programming
• Ensure optimal use of organizational resources (staff time, budget, technology, etc.) to achieve results

Knowledge Management

• Implement systems to track and analyze academic data and student outcomes in collaboration with internal departments including Academy, Placement and Admission 
• Establish relationships between Steppingstone, schools, and universities organizations to support teacher recruitment and retention
• Contribute to other cross-team office-wide efforts such as internal task forces and committees
• Stay current on research and trends in curriculum development and  instructional design

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mathematics and English language instructional strategies and curriculum frameworks
• Experience developing and facilitating innovative professional learning opportunities for teachers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, find common ground, align goals, and achieve desired outcomes
• Experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences preferred
• Experience managing a team of educators or instructional specialists preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, evaluating progress and making adjustments as needed
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independent problem-solving capabilities
• Knowledge of college access and success programs preferred

Education and Work Experience:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership, preferably in the education or nonprofit sector

Academic Year Schedule:

The Assistant Director will work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule during the school year. Wednesdays during the school year run from approximately 10:30am-6:30pm, and occasional additional evening work is mandatory. In person programming occurs at The Curley School in Boston on Saturdays and the Assistant Director will be expected to be at that location from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

During the school year, this position will be a hybrid role with two days in office, one day at the program site on Saturdays, and two days remote, with some flexibility around work hours.

A $500 home office set-up stipend will be provided upon hire, followed by quarterly stipends of $50. Laptops are provided to each employee to enhance the hybrid experience.

Summer Schedule:

During the summer, employees will work a Monday-Friday schedule. Steppingstone hosts a six-week in-person program for Scholars, which takes place at Milton Academy in July and August. The Assistant Director must be able to work in person at Milton Academy, Monday-Friday from approximately 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., and until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for faculty meetings. Due to the nature of the summer session, PTO will be granted on a very limited basis from the end of June through mid-August.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 20 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, operating computer and office equipment 
• Pursuant to the ADA, Steppingstone will provide reasonable services and accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their employment, except when doing so would be unduly disruptive and/or result in undue hardship to the organization.

Employee Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (over 8 weeks total, as outlined below)
• 15 days PTO
• 2 days Discretionary Time Off
• 5 wellness days
• 12.5 holidays
• 2 weeks paid office closure (the weeks before Labor Day and New Year’s Day)
• $500 Home Office Set-up Stipend; plus $50 quarterly
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account Plan (HRA)
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule     
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Pre-tax Transportation Plan (Transit & Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Membership to the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA)

Steppingstone Core Values

Mission First - Keep Scholars front and center in all we do.

Lead with Inclusion - Elevate every voice, consider every perspective. 

Stronger Together - Team up and trust each other.

Own It - Act with integrity, stay accountable, and be transparent. 

Learn. Grow. Innovate. - Embrace change, drive creativity, and never stop learning.

A candidate will be found unsuitable for employment with Steppingstone and automatically disqualified if they use threatening language or behavior either written, verbal, or physical during any phase of the interview process.

Steppingstone is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment in accordance with law.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000