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Facing History & Ourselves · 3 months ago

Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

Facing History & Ourselves is a global education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate. They are seeking an Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships to develop and adapt educational content for middle and high school teachers and students, while collaborating with various teams to innovate and execute curricular product development strategies.

Education

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with senior Program leadership to develop and execute a multi-year plan for curricular product development that supports Facing History’s district growth and engagement strategy

Lead a team to adapt existing digital- and print-based curriculum for middle and high school teachers and students, including standards-aligned lessons, units, curriculum maps, pacing guides, and Google slides for district-wide implementation

In collaboration with the content, product development and growth and engagement teams, surface opportunities for and co-lead innovation design sprints and product development cycles to test and validate new product ideas for school and district engagements

Develop district, school, and teacher facing guidance documents detailing Facing History’s approach to instructional topics, that address contractual needs and policy requirements

As part of the district partnership team, meet with internal and external stakeholders to plan, recommend, and eventually develop and adapt curriculum for district partnership contracts

As a core member of the educator content and product development team, become an expert in Facing History’s unique organizational voice, perspective, and pedagogical model and apply them to the design and adaptation of curricular resources

Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in best practices in the teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of social studies (ELA experience is a plus), and ensure those practices are reflected as appropriate in Facing History content

Stay current and incorporate learning on latest trends, technology, and methods of learning through research, networking, and ongoing professional learning

Collaborate with senior leadership and cross functional teams to develop marketing and sales material to support growth and implementation of curricular products and the district model

Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness for continuous learning about teaching and learning in the humanities

Perform other related duties as required by position

Qualification

Curriculum developmentTeaching pedagogyProject managementSocial studies expertiseCulturally responsive teachingClassroom teaching experienceCommunication skillsCollaborative leadershipFeedback skillsContinuous learning

Required

Minimum of 7 years experience as a successful editor, project/product manager, and supervisor

Minimum of 5 years of experience and/or comfort with processes that support the full product lifecycle -- from feedback collection to ideation, design, launch, and iteration -- including but not limited to design thinking and prototyping

Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge and expertise in best practices in the teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of social studies, and a commitment to ensuring that those practices are reflected as appropriate in Facing History content

A student-centered approach to content development including expertise in SEL, culturally responsive teaching, and in methods of differentiating instruction in middle and high school history, social studies, and/or ELA classrooms

Established and effective communication skills as a leader, team member, and thought partner

A commitment to collaborative leadership

A willingness to learn and use program management systems such as ClickUp

An ability to give and receive clear, actionable, and constructive feedback

An awareness and sensitivity to the social and political context of the places in which we work

Classroom teaching experience and/or district curriculum development is strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical with a fully employer-sponsored health reimbursement account (HRA)

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

Long-term & short-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary organizational contribution

Generous paid time off

An employee assistance program

Travel assistance plan

Pre-tax commuter spending accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Colonial Life group plans

Robust wellness programs through aHealthyMe

An employee discounted marketplace through BenefitHub

Weekly virtual yoga and meditation

403(b) advisement

A friendly work environment

Company

Facing History & Ourselves

What We Do: Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.

Founded in 1976

Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees