Specialist, Curriculum and Training

One Million Degrees • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Curriculum and Training Specialist plays a central role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality curriculum for OMD’s scholar and apprentice development programs, with a strong emphasis on creating interactive, learner-centered experiences within our Learning Management System (LMS). Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, Training, and Continuous Improvement, this role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a coherent vision for curriculum design, staff training, and facilitation excellence. OMD curriculum supports community college students in building the durable skills, academic behaviors, and career readiness competencies needed for long-term success. This position is ideal for a mission-driven educator and instructional designer who is passionate about innovation, adult learning, equity, and the creation of scalable, digital learning experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in curriculum or instructional design, including experience building content in an LMS.
• Minimum of two years of teaching or facilitation experience with adult learners.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams and subject matter experts.
• Strong instructional design skills and familiarity with LMS platforms (Brightspace, Canvas, Absorb, Articulate, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust style for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to engage and support adult learners.
• Ability to give and receive feedback with clarity, thoughtfulness, and professionalism.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use evaluation results to inform design choices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and online collaboration tools.
• Deep commitment to educational equity and OMD’s mission.
• Collaborative team member who enjoys building, designing, and problem-solving.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to build trust with diverse students, staff, and partners.
• Resourceful and independent, able to complete audience-ready projects within a timeline.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or certification in instructional design strongly preferred.
• Professional development and staff training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new curriculum from concept to implementation, ensuring all materials and activities align with program outcomes and student needs.
• Adapt and refine existing content to improve clarity, flow, and alignment with best practices, research, and student feedback.
• Produce high-quality deliverables including facilitation guides, slide decks, scholar resources, and supporting documents.
• Consult with staff, scholars, and stakeholders to inform curriculum innovation and improvement.
• Support program evaluation efforts by integrating data insights into curriculum updates.
• Design, build, and manage student-facing asynchronous modules within the LMS (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Absorb), ensuring a clear, intuitive learner experience.
• Translate in-person curriculum into engaging, interactive digital content using instructional design best practices.
• Apply skills in multimedia integration, assessment creation, and activity sequencing to enhance online learning engagement.
• Ensure all digital content is accessible, aligned to learning outcomes, and grounded in evidence-based adult learning frameworks.
• Design and deliver training workshops for scholar-facing staff, both virtually and in person.
• Support the implementation of OMD’s Standards of Facilitation Excellence through modeling, training, and structured practice.
• Conduct curriculum reviews, which include modeling facilitation, reviewing content, and workshopping instructional strategies with staff.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback through in-person and virtual observations, grounded in facilitation best practices and student outcome data.
• Support facilitation training for additional stakeholders such as volunteer coaches and partner organizations.
• Partner with program coordinators and managers to ensure curriculum resources are clear, user-friendly, and supportive of scholar engagement.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen communication, alignment, and instructional coherence.
• Contribute to the creation of systems, templates, and processes that make curriculum and training workflows replicable and scalable.
• Stay current on trends in online learning, adult learning theory, instructional design, community college student success, and workforce development.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Health Benefits –Provided for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision. OMD pays 100% of individual’s basic monthly health premium and 80% dependent coverage.
• Employee assistance program, which offers confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more.
• Retirement Benefits – For full-time employees, OMD offers a 401(k) plan and matches retirement contributions up to 4% of total salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy– OMD has 12 paid holidays and offers up to 15 days PTO in year one; in addition to two weeks paid time off for winter break.
• Compensatory time for designated duties performed outside of normal work hours
• Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement up to $50/month.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Professional Learning Opportunities – OMD supports employee development in areas relevant to professional and organizational goals and will pay for training such as workshops and conferences as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
• Hybrid Work Schedule – One in-office day required a week; other days can be remote (in-person day set by you and your manager), and additional in-office days may be needed based on organizational priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees