Program and Curriculum Director

About TeachAAPITeachAAPI is a dynamic and impactful educational non-profit organization launched in 2021. Our mission is to provide early exposure of AANHPI stories, cultures and peoples, fostering pride in identity and promoting understanding among students of all backgrounds. We envision a future where AANHPI cultures are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of American identity. Since our inception, we have reached nearly 250,000 students across 50 states through innovative curriculum, cultural programming and community-building.Job SummaryTeachAAPI is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven Program and Curriculum Director to help shape and execute our educational programming while supporting schools and educators in bringing AANHPI-centered learning into their classrooms.This is a hands-on educational leadership role that combines curriculum development, educator engagement, and school implementation. The Director will help set programming priorities while actively designing and refining K–12 curriculum, developing educator resources, facilitating professional development, and working directly with schools and educators.A key part of this role is serving as a thought partner and facilitator for educators. The Director will facilitate TeachAAPI’s Educator Advisory Board and translate educator perspectives into actionable programming. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Educator Circle, including facilitating professional development courses and supporting educators’ ongoing learning.The ideal candidate is an educator at heart, with a strong background in curriculum design, teacher training, and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) initiatives. They are also a proven facilitator and relationship-builder who can move between big-picture planning and hands-on execution, guide collaborative conversations, listen thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, communicate clearly, and bring sound judgment, adaptability, and follow-through to a growing organization.Key ResponsibilitiesProgramming DevelopmentDesign, develop, write, refine, and expand K-12 curriculum resources aligned with educational standards and supportive of current needs.Source, validate and integrate external programming and curriculum resources where it aligns with TeachAAPI’s mission and goals.Ensure all content reflects best practices in culturally responsive teaching and promotes AANHPI representation.Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, community partners, and other stakeholders to create engaging, project-based, and inquiry-driven and PBL curricula.Partner with the Programming Committee to create, organize and execute annual programming needs under our three pillars: classroom learning materials, cultural & community events, virtual, on-demand programming.Partner with the Programming Committee to shape and develop TeachAAPI’s ongoing pipeline of programming.Educator Advisory Board LeadershipServe as the organizational lead for TeachAAPI’s Educator Advisory Board (EAB).Build a strong, trusting relationship with EAB members and create meaningful opportunities for educators to inform TeachAAPI’s programming.Develop agendas, facilitate meetings and discussions, and ensure educator feedback is translated into actionable recommendations for programming.Create structures that encourage diverse perspectives, productive dialogue, and shared ownership among EAB members.Identify themes, needs, and opportunities emerging from educator feedback and incorporate them into curriculum and program development.Maintain clear communication with EAB members between meetings and ensure follow-through on commitments and next steps.School Implementation & Educator SupportWork directly with schools and districts to support the integration of TeachAAPI resources into classrooms. Serve as a resource for TeachAAPI partner schools, fostering collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, and other school stakeholders.Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented curriculum on student learning and engagement. Use implementation insights to inform curriculum revisions, future programming, and organizational decision-making.Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and teacher training sessions that deepen engagement and facilitate implementation.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with School Success, Marketing/Communications, and other team members to ensure programming priorities are aligned with broader organizational goals.Communicate programming needs, opportunities, timelines, and outcomes clearly across departments.Contribute educational expertise to grant proposals, fundraising materials, organizational planning, and external communications as needed.Represent TeachAAPI in educator, school, and education-focused spaces as an ambassador for the organization’s educational approach and mission.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in education, curriculum development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.5+ years of teaching, curriculum design, or educational program experience, preferably in K-12 settings,including at least 2 years in a leadership role.Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions for designing, evaluating, and implementing K-12 curriculum or educational programs.Working knowledge of culturally responsive teaching, inclusive education, and DEIB principles, and national educational standardsSkilled facilitator and coach, with experience delivering professional development, workshops, or leading advisory groups, committees, or similar collaborative bodies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and productive relationships with educators, school leaders, community partners, and colleagues.Strong project management skills, with the ability to translate organizational goals into clear programming priorities and actionable plans.PreferredMaster’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field.Experience working with diverse school communities, including Title I schools.Experience with project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, or other student-centered instructional approaches.Knowledge of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture.Experience working in a nonprofit, education-focused organization, or other mission-driven environment.