Curriculum Content Specialist
About The Position
The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is seeking a mission-driven Curriculum Content Specialist to join its Content & Learning Team. This role is central to the design and authorship of standards-aligned, pedagogically rigorous curriculum and educational content that is emotionally resonant, historically grounded, and reflective of the Museum’s core values: empathy, justice through civic engagement, critical thinking, and the transformative power of testimony. The Curriculum Content Specialist is primarily responsible for writing and developing curriculum-based educational materials for K–12 and youth-facing audiences, including lesson plans, multi-session curricula, educator guides, and student-facing resources. This role requires a strong foundation in curriculum writing, instructional design, and educational storytelling, with the ability to translate complex historical and moral content into accessible, engaging learning experiences. Working in close partnership with the Director of Content & Learning, the Project Manager, and the Moriah Films liaison, the Curriculum Content Specialist brings educational vision to life—crafting curriculum that supports facilitators, deepens historical inquiry, and empowers learners to engage critically with issues of hate, antisemitism, and human rights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Education, History, Jewish Studies, English, Social Justice, or Museum Education.
- Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in educational content creation, adult learning, or public humanities programs.
- Demonstrated experience creating content for educators, adult learners, or intergenerational audiences.
- Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti-bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued.
- Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills.
- Strong understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed design.
- Ability to distill complex or emotionally charged topics into clear, engaging, and age-appropriate content.
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and timelines with collaborative teams.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus.
- Deep commitment to the Museum’s mission and educational vision.
- Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and emotional intelligence.
- Collaborative, responsive to feedback, and committed to reflective practice.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti-bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued.
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and revise high-quality, curriculum-based lesson plans, unit outlines, workshop guides, and educational toolkits for K–12 audiences.
- Author original curriculum that aligns with MOT’s pedagogical pillars, learning objectives, and theory of change.
- Translate complex historical content into age-appropriate, inquiry-driven instructional materials that support discussion, reflection, and civic engagement.
- Design curriculum that incorporates experiential learning, primary sources, testimony, and reflective practice.
- Develop educator-facing materials—including facilitator guides, learning objectives, assessment prompts, and scaffolding tools—to support effective implementation.
- Design curriculum that offers multiple entry points for learners with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.
- Apply best practices in instructional design, including backward design, essential questions, and measurable learning outcomes.
- Ensure curriculum materials are accessible, clearly structured, and adaptable for classroom, museum, and virtual learning environments.
- Apply trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-oppressive frameworks in all curriculum writing.
- Ensure curriculum aligns with best practices in Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights pedagogy.
- Uphold narrative responsibility, emotional complexity, and historical accuracy across all written materials.
- Partner with the Project Manager to align curriculum development with project timelines, milestones, and review cycles.
- Collaborate with program teams to ensure curriculum content supports program goals while maintaining alignment with MOT’s mission and educational standards.
- Coordinate with the Process & Operations Officer to ensure curriculum documentation and versioning are maintained across projects.
- Serve as a key partner in adapting Moriah Media films and assets into curriculum-aligned educational resources.
- Write discussion guides, lesson extensions, and reflective activities that integrate media into structured learning experiences.
- Ensure historical fidelity and emotional resonance are preserved while translating media into classroom-ready curriculum.
- Participate in internal and external curriculum review processes; incorporate feedback from historians, educators, and subject-matter experts.
- Edit and proofread curriculum materials for clarity, tone, accessibility, and instructional coherence.
- Ensure consistency of voice, pedagogical approach, and quality across all curriculum deliverables.
Benefits
- work/life balance
- generous time off
- comprehensive benefits and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
