Curriculum Specialist jobs in Tulsa, OK

WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. 

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,300 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the 2024-2025 academic year.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. 

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content  
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field 
• You display grit when the work is hard and utilize ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems in order to achieve our mission

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The College Readiness Curriculum Manager is a network role that is integral to fulfilling our mission of preparing all scholars for college graduation and life success. The manager oversees curriculum creation, innovation, planning, and research for THA’s College Readiness Program. The College Readiness Curriculum Manager contributes to the design of the curriculum and works directly with seminar teachers, advisory leads, and other staff within the Network and schools to ensure quality curriculum and instruction practices are occurring throughout the organization. Other focuses of the Curriculum Manager are to coach the teachers instructing the seminar classes, developing and leading professional development pertaining to college readiness curriculum, analyzing data to provide solutions to challenges, and ensuring there is alignment with scope and sequences. The manager will collaborate with the Director of College Readiness and other internal and external persons to carry out the vision of an aligned curriculum from 5th to 12th grade. 

Core Commitments 

• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
  • Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. 
  • Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM.
  • Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, such as reading, writing, discussion, analysis, meaning-making, computation, and problem-solving
  • Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to  attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes
• Structure Driven School - We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
  • Sweat the small stuff 
  • Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices
  • Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
  • Know that warm and strict are not opposites 
• Team, team, team - We support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. 
  • Value parents as our partners
  • Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture 
  • Believe in a all hands on deck mentality 
• Constant Improvement - We model what it really means to receive feedback. 
  • Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it 
  • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Diversity and Equity - We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds
  • Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place
  • Deeply believe in and participate in our work as an anti-racist organization 
• People, paper, college - What we invest in says a lot about what we prioritize 
  • Developing rigorous instructional materials 
  • Supporting teammates, families and scholars 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college 

Core Responsibilities

-Curriculum Creation & Revision: THA’s College Readiness Curriculum Manager will revise and create a scope and sequence for all 9th-12th seminar classes with daily lessons and resources to support the delivery of the content by teachers. The curriculum will follow THA’s vision for college readiness and national standards ensuring scholars are prepared for their pathways after high school graduation. The curriculum manager will evaluate, revise, and prepare advisory lessons for grades 5-12 that are specific to college and career readiness or interpersonal skills based on a current model utilized throughout the Network.  

- Curriculum Implementation: THA’s College Readiness Curriculum Manager must go beyond curriculum creation and innovation with gathering input on lessons, analyzing data, and providing solutions to the curriculum challenge. This could include partnering both internally and externally to ensure that what is developed has effective results to prepare all scholars for their pathway after high school.  

-Instructional Coaching: THA’s College Readiness Curriculum Manager will follow the THA coaching model to provide support to all seminar teachers and advisory leads to implement the college readiness curriculum. They will observe, provide feedback, and revisit classrooms to ensure instructional and curriculum expectations are occurring from week to week. This looks like weekly check-ins, observations, and creating professional development sessions.

THE DETAILS

Qualifications/Certifications

-Bachelor’s degree required

-2 years related experience required

Experience

-5 years of experience in curriculum development and instructional coaching is preferred

-Deep knowledge of college readiness and career readiness

-Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans

A proven track record of developing successful instructional results is highly preferred

-Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred 

-Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred 

Role

-This role is year round (12 months), full-time, exempt. 

-Reports to and is held accountable by the Director of College Readiness & Alumni Success

-This position could require occasional evening and weekend hours 

Compensation and Benefits 

-THA's College Readiness Curriculum Manager salary schedule starts at $62,000. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.