AGENCY OVERVIEW:
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The JFCS Holocaust Center is a primary resource for Holocaust and genocide education in California. Through a deeper understanding of Jewish history, the Holocaust, and patterns of genocide, our work inspires moral courage and social responsibility in future generations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of the Holocaust Center, the Curriculum Specialist is integral to the planning and implementation of educational programs of the JFCS Holocaust Center throughout California. A strategic focus of this position is deepening the impact of the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education. The Curriculum Specialist collaborates closely with the Associate Director to ensure that teachers within the collaborative are well supported to meet curriculum implementation expectations and expand the reach and impact of the state-wide initiative.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000 (depending on experience)Employment Type: Full-time, exempt with benefitsEmployer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)Cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, FSA, Employer-paid life, and disability insurance16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work in partnership with the Associate Director on the strategic planning and scaling of the California Teachers CollaborativeProvide individual coaching and support to guide teachers in their implementation of standards-based lessons and resources developed by the California Teachers CollaborativePlan, design and facilitate professional development workshops for educators on topics of Holocaust and genocide education in partnership with the Director of EducationCurate and develop the digital library of the California Teachers Collaborative in partnership with the Associate Director and Director of EducationReview curriculum developed for the California Teachers Collaborative and guide the revision process to ensure that published lessons and resources align to California Common Core Standards and meet the curriculum guidelines of the California Teachers CollaborativeBuild relationships with Educator Leadership Council members in partnership with the Director of EducationPerform other duties and special assignments as may be assigned by the Associate Director of the Holocaust Center, the Director of the Holocaust Center, and executive leadership JOB QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of teaching at the secondary levelCredentialed teacher with strong experience in Holocaust and genocide educationKnowledge of Jewish history, tradition, community and culturePrior experience developing the capacity of teachers in a leadership, coaching/mentorship, or professional development roleExperience in curriculum development desiredTechnical skills including intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suites, and familiarity with the functions and features with Zoom and other streaming platformsPrevious experience in Asana and Salesforce a plusAbility to work onsite during business hours and able to work occasional weekends and evening hours to support program activities (required)Ability to travel 5-6 times a year throughout California to meet with teachers, visit schools, and attend educational conferences. If driving own vehicle, must have a valid CA driver's license and proof of liability insurance, as a well as access to a reliable vehicle **In order to be considered for the role, please attach a separate cover letter addressed to the Associate Director when submitting your application. Your cover letter should explain your interest in the position and describe why your background, skills, and experience make you a strong candidate for the role. Please be specific and detailed in your response.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.