Curriculum Developer

Curriculum Developer

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $70,000 - $80,000. The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community. The James Satterwhite Academy (JSA) onboards hundreds of Child Protective Service Workers (CPS), Youth Development Specialist (YDS) each fiscal year. Training observation and assessment, integration of agency policy into new and current curriculum. The JSA curriculum developers are responsible for all JSA's Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice program's curriculum design, development, and implementation. The Training Unit provides frontline staff with the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to support Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice cases, primarily through core trainings provided by the James Satterwhite Academy. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum the scope of work is highlighted below:

• Liaison with high level DCP leadership, the Children's Center leadership, and our Provider Agencies, FCLS and ACS Office of Human Resources to coordinate activities, act as a liaison and develop plans and methodologies.
• Partner with other ACS programs and agencies contracted by ACS to enhance course material and observe pilot of new learning programs. Facilitate and promote consistent and accurate reports to all regularly offered training opportunities at ACS.
• Input in person and virtual learning programs on JSA drive.
• Support the technical aspect by ensuring learning programs are accurate and meet mandates.

Additional info: Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

To apply, please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #751656. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.