Curriculum Content Specialist

Curriculum Content Specialist Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90035 Position Type: Full Time Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per year Position Summary The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is seeking a mission‑driven Curriculum Content Specialist to join its Content & Learning Team. This role is central to the design and authorship of standards‑aligned, pedagogically rigorous curriculum and educational content that is emotionally resonant, historically grounded, and reflective of the Museum’s core values: empathy, justice through civic engagement, critical thinking, and the transformative power of testimony. The Curriculum Content Specialist is responsible for writing and developing curriculum‑based educational materials for K–12 and youth‑facing audiences, including lesson plans, multi‑session curricula, educator guides, and student‑facing resources. Key Responsibilities Research, write, and revise high‑quality, curriculum‑based lesson plans, unit outlines, workshop guides, and educational toolkits for K–12 audiences. Author original curriculum that aligns with MOT’s pedagogical pillars, learning objectives, and theory of change. Translate complex historical content into age‑appropriate, inquiry‑driven instructional materials that support discussion, reflection, and civic engagement. Design curriculum that incorporates experiential learning, primary sources, testimony, and reflective practice. Develop educator‑facing materials—including facilitator guides, learning objectives, assessment prompts, and scaffolding tools—to support effective implementation. Design curriculum that offers multiple entry points for learners with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities. Apply best practices in instructional design, including backward design, essential questions, and measurable learning outcomes. Ensure curriculum materials are accessible, clearly structured, and adaptable for classroom, museum, and virtual learning environments. Apply trauma‑informed, inclusive, and anti‑oppressive frameworks in all curriculum writing. Ensure curriculum aligns with best practices in Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights pedagogy. Uphold narrative responsibility, emotional complexity, and historical accuracy across all written materials. Partner with the Project Manager to align curriculum development with project timelines, milestones, and review cycles. Collaborate with program teams to ensure curriculum content supports program goals while maintaining alignment with MOT’s mission and educational standards. Coordinate with the Process & Operations Officer to ensure curriculum documentation and versioning are maintained across projects. Serve as a key partner in adapting Moriah Media films and assets into curriculum‑aligned educational resources. Write discussion guides, lesson extensions, and reflective activities that integrate media into structured learning experiences. Participate in internal and external curriculum review processes; incorporate feedback from historians, educators, and subject‑matter experts. Edit and proofread curriculum materials for clarity, tone, accessibility, and instructional coherence. Ensure consistency of voice, pedagogical approach, and quality across all curriculum deliverables. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Education, History, Jewish Studies, English, Social Justice, or Museum Education. Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred. Experience Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in educational content creation, adult learning, or public humanities programs. Demonstrated experience creating content for educators, adult learners, or intergenerational audiences. Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti‑bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued. Skills Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills. Strong understanding of inquiry‑based pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and trauma‑informed design. Ability to distill complex or emotionally charged topics into clear, engaging, and age‑appropriate content. Comfortable working across multiple projects and timelines with collaborative teams. Technology Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus. Values & Disposition Deep commitment to the Museum’s mission and educational vision. Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and emotional intelligence. Collaborative, responsive to feedback, and committed to reflective practice. Benefits Work/life balance, generous time off, comprehensive benefits and programs. Our organization embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simon Wiesenthal Center