Hybrid Workforce Development Curriculum Writer bei Foundation Academies

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., or another schedule as agreed upon with the Chief Executive Officer

Salary

$4,000

What is the opportunity?

Foundation Academies’ innovative approach focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That’s where you come in. Are you passionate about empowering high school students with the tools to thrive in the workforce? Do you have a knack for designing engaging, standards-aligned, and culturally responsive curriculum? If you’re ready to shape self-advocacy instruction that prepares scholars for success beyond the classroom, your next step is clear. Grow with us!

Curriculum Research & Development

• Design a 12-week self‑advocacy curriculum mapped to NJ Career Readiness Standards, WIOA Pre‑ETS requirements, and CASEL SEL competencies for grades 9–12 (9 weeks during the school year and 3 weeks during the summer)
• Develop weekly UbD unit plans and daily lesson plans with measurable outcomes, rubrics, and UDL accommodations
• Incorporate interactive activities, real-world case studies, and project-based assessments for diverse learner needs
• Create and implement a pilot survey for feedback on the curriculum

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Special Education and Workforce Development teams to align curriculum with IEP transition goals
• Facilitate scholar feedback sessions to iterate for accessibility and cultural responsiveness

Documentation & Compliance

• Deliver editable digital files aligned with FA branding
• Provide two fully organized printed binders (student and instructor versions)
• Ensure curriculum meets funder, state, and federal compliance standards
• Include facilitator notes and training materials for implementation

Metrics & Evaluation

• Develop tools to track scholar progress and curriculum effectiveness
• Collaborate with leadership to align outcomes with Pre-ETS, IEP goals, and funder expectations

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Counseling, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing curriculum for students with disabilities or diverse learning needs
• Strong understanding of SEL frameworks (e.g., CASEL), WIOA legislation, and Pre‑ETS services
• Demonstrated ability to align content with IEP goals and workforce readiness standards
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Comfortable delivering training and supporting implementation

Preferred

• Experience in charter school or urban education settings
• Background in workforce development, vocational counseling, or career advising
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and accessibility (WCAG) standards
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.