Curriculum Specialist

Next Street•New York, NY

7h•$102,073 - $117,935•Remote

About The Position

Next Street is seeking a passionate and innovative Curriculum Specialist to design and develop engaging, high-quality learning experiences for small business owners. This role is remote, ideally based in the New York metro area, with the expectation of occasional in-office meetings. The Curriculum Specialist will support the entire curriculum development process, from needs assessment and objective setting to content creation, quality assurance, and publishing. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional design expertise, excellent writing, organizational, and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex topics into accessible learning experiences across various formats while managing multiple projects.

Requirements

2 – 4 years of proven experience in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Learning & Development, or a related field
Strong instructional design knowledge, including adult learning theory and learning experience design.
Exceptional writing, editing, and content organization skills.
Extensive experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop educational content.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make complex information clear and accessible to diverse audiences.
Business minded, translating and aligning client needs into content to push forward business objectives.
Data driven, using KPIs and metrics to drive decisions and iterate.
Proficient with Articulate Rise and Articulate Storyline development software.
Experience using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, or other multimedia development tools.
Familiar with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration or other content management systems.
Experience working with small business owners, entrepreneurs, or workforce development audiences.
Experience facilitating workshops, train-the-trainer sessions, or instructor-led learning.
Familiar with generative AI tools to support instructional design and content development.
Experience in editing learning content or remediating PDFs to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

Support all phases of curriculum development, from discovery through final delivery.
Assess client needs and translate business goals into measurable learning objectives.
Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop course outlines, identify required content, perform topic research, and gather supporting resources.
Apply instructional design principles and adult learning best practices to create engaging, user-centered experiences.
Design and develop learning assets including: Interactive eLearning courses, Storyboards, Video and voiceover scripts, Participant worksheets and job aids, Instructor-led training (ILT) presentations and facilitator materials, Assessments and knowledge checks, Engagement surveys.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, brainstorming, drafting, and content development while keeping human judgment, accuracy, and quality at the center of the course-creation process.
Deliver curriculum on schedule and in accordance with project specifications.
Participate in quality assurance (QA) reviews and edit learning materials for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and learner engagement, incorporating feedback and refining content as needed.
Review peer- and contractor-developed content, providing thoughtful, actionable feedback that strengthens its clarity, usability, and value for small business learners.
Ensure all deliverables meet organizational quality standards and accessibility requirements.
Collaborate directly with clients to understand learning needs, gather feedback, and communicate project progress.
Support curriculum development timelines by coordinating deliverables and meeting established deadlines.
Work effectively across multiple projects with competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Conduct train-the-trainer sessions and coach SMEs and client facilitators on effective adult learning techniques and presentation best practices.
Support cohort-based learning programs by onboarding participants to learning platforms and providing instructional support as needed.
Prepare courses for publishing within Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Configure and update course content, learning paths, and related materials.
Assist with testing and troubleshooting courses prior to launch.
Maintain course content and implement updates as programs evolve.