K-8 Mathematics Curriculum Manager

Position Overview

The Curriculum Manager provides instructional leadership in curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and instructional systems across KIPP St. Louis schools. Reporting to the Vice President of Academics & Instruction, this role is responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation of curriculum and instructional priorities across campuses through strong systems, aligned professional learning, and coaching support for school leaders and teachers.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision. Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

• Position type: Full time, exempt, 12 Month
  Reporting & Collaboration
  Direct Manager: Vice President of Academics
  Direct Reports: N/A
  Key Collaborators: School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, Director of Professional Learning, Director of Special Populations, Data Team, Operations Team

• Autonomy & Decision Making
  Leads instructional decision-making within assigned content area and grade span
  Develops regional guidance for curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional priorities
  Recommends shifts to curriculum, assessment, intervention, and instructional systems based on data and walkthrough trends
  Determines content-specific professional learning priorities and implementation supports
  Collaborates with school leadership teams to ensure aligned execution across campuses

• What will I be doing in my day to day work?

  • Curriculum Strategy, Alignment, & Implementation
    Develop and maintain curriculum access systems including unit resources, lesson materials, and intellectual prep supports
    Create and revise pacing guidance aligned to standards, instructional priorities, and assessment timelines
    Support schools in executing curriculum with fidelity while maintaining rigor and grade-level alignment
    Develop and maintain schedules of assessed standards aligned to regional assessment blueprints
    Ensure vertical alignment of standards, instructional practices, and assessment expectations across grade levels
    Support leaders and teachers with lesson internalization, unit unpacking, and student work analysis protocols

  • Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction Systems
    Develop and maintain aligned assessment systems, including: Interim assessments, Curriculum-embedded assessments, Progress monitoring systems, Assessment blueprints
    Design and support network-wide Data Driven Instruction (DDI) cycles aligned to student outcomes and priority standards
    Facilitate collaborative scoring and calibration processes to ensure consistent understanding of rigor and proficiency
    Analyze student performance trends and support schools in identifying high-leverage instructional responses
    Ensure assessment systems are implemented with fidelity and aligned to regional timelines and expectations
    Partner with leaders to ensure assessment data translates into actionable instructional planning and intervention

  • Professional Development & Leader Capacity
    Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to regional instructional priorities and content-specific best practices
    Train School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers on curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional strategies
    Support leaders in conducting effective walkthroughs, coaching conversations, and observation feedback cycles
    Build leader and teacher capacity around: Lesson internalization, Data analysis, Academic discourse, Student engagement, Grade-level rigor and access
    Support the development of school-based systems that reinforce instructional consistency and strong Tier 1 instruction

  • Walkthroughs, Coaching, & Continuous Improvement
    Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs to monitor instructional implementation and identify trends across schools
    Provide actionable feedback to school leadership teams tied to our regional core elements for Tier I instruction
    Support schools in developing targeted action plans in response to walkthrough and student data trends
    Analyze implementation gaps and recommend strategic adjustments to curriculum, PD, intervention, and coaching systems
    Collect and synthesize feedback from leaders and teachers to improve curriculum resources, assessment systems, and instructional supports

Qualifications

• Required:

  • 5+ years of successful classroom teaching experience with strong student outcomes
  • Experience leading curriculum implementation or instructional improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning for adults
  • Strong understanding of instructional coaching and leader development
  • Ability to manage cross-functional projects and systems
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Valid teaching certification

• PREFERRED:

  • Experience as an instructional coach, assistant principal, or academic dean
  • Experience in high-performing schools or networks
  • Advanced degree in education, curriculum, leadership, or related field
  • Experience leading work across multiple schools or grade bands

Additional Information

• What we bring to the table:

  • $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability
  • $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
  • Retailer plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
  • Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
  • Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Generous time off: Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
  • Paid parental leave for new families
  • Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
  • Wellness days provided throughout the year

• Hiring Timeline and Steps:

  • The anticipated start date for the role is July 6, 2026.
  • If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
  • www.kippstl.org/apply