Teacher's Toolkit Curriculum Development Manager

The Curriculum Development Manager (CDM) will be responsible for creating grade-specific educational lesson plans designed to introduce and explore selected topics utilizing curated sets of Skeptoid podcast episodes. Lesson plans will focus on increasing science literacy and critical thinking skills, and will be prepared in a “Toolkit” format which can be downloaded as a self-contained educational unit from the Skeptoid website. The CDM will develop an assortment of appropriate curricula, collate them into Toolkit subject headings, and prepare all written materials needed for use. The CDM will also train educators (as needed) in best use of the Toolkit materials. Curricula must pass national review for educational quality, standards alignment and usability, and be approved for use in all U.S. schools. Over the course of one year, the CDM will prepare and complete Toolkits in nine distinct subject areas (to be determined by the CDM), each with lesson plans formulated for three grade levels: elementary, secondary and high school -- A total of 27 individual Toolkits. During their initial development, the CDM will beta test three Toolkits with one or more volunteer schools and implement comprehensive evaluation measures to determine educational value and effectiveness. Ongoing evaluation and modification of Toolkits will continue throughout the project period. The CDM also will be required to actively promote and market Toolkit availability to schools and other educational organizations throughout the United States, including researching and contacting appropriate representatives and working with school Boards, curriculum review panels and administrators to ensure local approval of Toolkit use. The CDM will train teachers and educators at participating schools/organizations in Toolkit use to ensure the most effective curriculum implementation, consistently gathering feedback and updating Toolkit materials as appropriate. As part of active promotion and marketing, the CDM will travel throughout the United States, including overnight and multi-day trips, to deliver presentations at educational conferences demonstrating Toolkit use and availability. Travel may involve air, ground, or rail transportation and could include occasional evenings or weekends.