Curriculum Development Assistant

Completely KIDS•Omaha, NE

6d•$19

About The Position

The Curriculum Development Assistant supports the development, organization, and implementation of high-quality curriculum for Completely KIDS’ before- and after-school programs. This role works closely with the Program Innovation & Curriculum Manager to write and adapt lessons, research activities, and assist with curriculum planning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and invested in building meaningful, interconnected learning experiences for youth.

Requirements

Strong writing and editing skills (clear, concise instructional writing especially valued)
Ability to organize information and manage multiple tasks independently
Strong communication and reliability in a collaborative environment
Interest in youth development, afterschool programming, or curriculum design
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Comfort with Google Suite, Canva, Airtable, or similar platforms preferred
Experience in afterschool, summer programming, or informal learning environments preferred.
some college or coursework in education, child development, or related fields strongly preferred.
Volunteer or paid experience working with at-risk, school age children is preferred.
Volunteer or teaching experience in an educational setting with lesson plans is preferred

Responsibilities

Curriculum Writing (Primary): Write, adapt, and revise lesson plans aligned to CK’s curriculum guardrails, YPQA standards, and Pathways model.
Format lessons for clarity, consistency, and ease of implementation by afterschool staff.
Research and vet activities for developmental fit, feasibility, and engagement.
Organize written materials in shared systems (Google Drive, Airtable, Canva, etc.).
Support creation of curriculum resources (handouts, scripts, instructions, visuals).
Help maintain a catalog of completed lessons and ongoing curriculum projects.
Curriculum Support & Implementation: Assist the Curriculum Coordinator with sequencing, Pathways planning, and session timelines.
Contribute ideas that make lessons more engaging, hands-on, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
Help test or prototype activities to ensure feasibility and quality.
Provide feedback on lesson clarity from a “staff end-user” perspective.
Materials & Warehouse Support (Secondary): Assist with light materials prep for lessons (e.g., cutting, laminating, bundling kits).
Help maintain basic warehouse organization (shelves, bins, supplies).
Participate in periodic “club flips,” inventory refresh, or supply check-ins.
Support curriculum-related events, showcases, or PD days as needed.