Curriculum Development Assistant

General

Summary:

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.

Part Time: 15-20 hours/week

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Compensation: $19.00 hourly rate

• 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 after school 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.

• 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, after school programming, or curriculum design.
• Comfort with Google Suite, Canva, Airtable, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience in after school, summer programming, or informal learning environments preferred.

• High school diploma required; 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.

• Seeing:
  Must be able to read reports and use computer: 50-74%
• Hearing:
  Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with others: 75-100%
• Standing/Walking: 75-100%
• Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling: 75-100%
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 75-100%
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
  Must be able to write, type, and use phone system: 75-100%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.