Program Officer, Curriculum Designer

Major Responsibilities

• Design, adapt, and implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed curricula for SOR, RSI, and YM programs.
• Lead and analyze rapid needs assessment, including desk review of existing curricula, to identify strengths and gaps.
• Develop learning materials (curriculum modules, facilitation guides, etc.) that address literacy, life skills, social-emotional learning, and school readiness, as relevant.
• Integrate best practices in adult learning and instructional design; collaborate with graphic designer to ensure curricula are accessible and visually appealing.
• Ensure curricula align with program goals, funder requirements, and community needs.
• Document and report on curriculum development process.

Experience, Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, curriculum design, social sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, youth development, adult education, or related program areas.
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and accessible formatting practices.
• Demonstrated experience creating culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and learner-centered educational materials.
• Familiarity with refugee resettlement, immigrant communities, or cross-cultural education.
• Strong understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks, particularly SEAD or similar models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.