Digital Learning & Curriculum Manager

Studio In A School•New York, NY

5h•$75,000 - $79,000•Hybrid

About The Position

STUDIO IN A SCHOOL (STUDIO) IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED DIGITAL LEARNING & CURRICULUM MANAGER (MANAGER) TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND REFINE CURRICULUM AND DELIVERY MODELS ACROSS VARIOUS LEARNING PROGRAMS. THE MANAGER WILL PROVIDE ARTS LEARNING INSIGHT AND EXPERTISE. IN ADDITION, THE MANAGER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING, AND REFINING NEW PROGRAMS AND/OR COURSE OFFERINGS BASED ON MARKET, DATA, BEST PRACTICES, AND ACADEMIC TRENDS ACROSS IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL, AND ELEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE MANAGER WILL ALSO SUPPORT IN-PERSON RESIDENCIES AND TEACHER WORKSHOPS IN THE NY METROPOLITAN AREA. THE MANAGER IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODELS AND CURRICULUM MAPPING, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO CREATE COHESIVE AND ARTICULATED LEARNING OUTCOMES ACROSS GRADE LEVELS, LEARNING FRAMEWORKS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORMATS. THE MANAGER WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLABORATING WITH LEADERSHIP TO SET PROGRAM GOALS, EVALUATE EXISTING PROGRAMMING AND MARKET TO NEW AND EXISTING PARTNERS. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS A PROVEN ABILITY TO LEAD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND STRONG ANALYTICAL ABILITIES TO INTERPRET DATA‌ AND MAKE INFORMED CURRICULUM ADJUSTMENTS. THE DIGITAL LEARNING & CURRICULUM MANAGER WILL REPORT TO THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS WHO OVERSEES DIGITAL LEARNING. THIS IS A FULL-TIME, NON-UNION POSITION. ABOUT STUDIO IN A SCHOOL Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of young people through quality visual arts programs, directed by professional artists, arts and cultural internships, and apprentice-based learning in the arts. The organization also collaborates with and develops the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for young people both in and outside of schools.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Art Education, Visual Art, Design or related field
3-5 years experience teaching and developing curriculum for the Visual Arts.
Technology proficiency, including experience with Learning Management Systems (Moodle, ‌Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, etc.).
Working knowledge of assessment platforms and analytics tools.
Familiarity with artmaking and art materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.
Strong business acumen.
Commitment to the mission of Studio in a School.
Understanding of current educational issues and ability to follow industry trends.
Ability to collaborate within a team environment and interact with diverse staff members and populations.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Adaptive and thoughtful in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to delegate and prioritize departmental objectives and goals.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and manage projects simultaneously, oversee and track work details and respond flexibly to changes.
Strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills, ethical decision-making, and sound discretionary judgment.
Strong work ethic with an appreciation for deadlines. Adherence to project plans and following through.
Able to complete NYC Department of Education Fingerprint and Background Check Clearance upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with teaching students with disabilities and/or Multilingual Learners is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and development of new curriculum delivery models and learning resources as needed.
Ensure a high-quality learner experience across our website, Learning Management System (LMS), and other assets to support successful learner journeys and certification attainment (when applicable).
Partner with teachers, artists, vendors, graphic designers, and filmmakers to create engaging content.
Build strong relationships with operational colleagues and external partners.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to leverage analytics tools and techniques to measure success, present opportunities, and support decision-making and prioritization of Curriculum and Outreach.
Collaborate with Teaching and Learning staff to plan and implement internal and external in-person and virtual trainings and workshops to address areas of need.
Support in-school programs, including but not limited to providing support and feedback to Artist Instructors, facilitating planning meetings, and ensuring fidelity to program models.
Collaborate with supervisor to oversee budgets and external contracts related to Digital Learning.
Attend exhibition/networking/community events, as necessary.