Curriculum & Program Designer

Play CV • Castro Valley, CA

2d

About The Position

The Curriculum & Program Designer will develop activities that correspond to PlayCV enrichment themes and student interests.

The Curriculum & Program Designer will collaborate with team members to create after school and summer camp curriculum that deliver exciting, inclusive, and fun educational opportunities for students. Under the direct supervision of the Curriculum Manager, the Curriculum & Program Designer develops curriculum for PlayCV's students.

The majority of the work in this role will be to research activities, curate curriculum, create slide decks, produce sample projects, order & prepare supplies, and collaborate with team members in the PlayCV office. Other duties include, but are not limited to: attend training and meetings, assist with training and meetings. This role also supports program quality through site visits, feedback collection, and ongoing curriculum refinement.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience in curriculum development and project management
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with importance on follow up and accountability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and with a team
• Ability to adapt to evolving needs and manage unforeseen challenges with professionalism
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and engage in regular computer use
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/FBI Live Scan clearance
• Proof of negative TB test within required timeframe
• Ability to attend required PlayCV trainings and meetings
• Ability to work assigned schedule and program calendar

Nice To Haves

• Experience in educational settings is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve PlayCV curriculum to ensure engaging, age-appropriate, and skill-building programming aligned with organizational goals.
• Create structured lesson plans, activities, and enrichment materials that support student development and positive outcomes.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, observation, and data, and implement improvements as needed.
• Ensure curriculum reflects PlayCV’s mission, values, and quality standards across all sites.
• Support adaptation of curriculum to meet diverse student needs, including varying age groups, abilities, and learning styles.
• Integrate safety protocols and behavior management strategies into all curriculum materials and program designs.
• Ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and structured to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
• Collaborate with leadership to address any programmatic risks or safety concerns identified through curriculum or site feedback.
• Work closely with Team Captains and site staff to align curriculum with daily program implementation.
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance program quality.
• Maintain and organize curriculum documentation, including lesson plans, resources, and materials.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks, reports, and project deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.

Benefits

• PlayCV offers a competitive total compensation package for full-time exempt employees.
• In addition to the base salary of $70,304 annually, this position is eligible for employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance depending on plan elections and dependent coverage.
• The role also includes accrued vacation based on PlayCV’s exempt salaried vacation accrual schedule of 0.0385 hours per hour worked, which equates to approximately 80 hours, or 10 days, per year.
• Additional benefits include accrued paid sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan eligibility, professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities subject to policy eligibility, cell phone reimbursement where applicable, and employee program discounts where available.
• The estimated total compensation range, inclusive of salary, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, and annual vacation accrual value, is approximately $81,511 to $85,011 annually, depending on benefit elections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees