Curriculum and Training Specialist

Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Specialist

Part-time | Monday through Friday | 20- 30 hours/week |Required availability: 11 am- 5 pm ET 

Position Summary: 

Experienced Teacher Trainer & Curriculum Specialist with a strong background in K–12 curriculum, instructional practices, and professional development. The ideal candidate is an accomplished educator who can translate multiple digital curriculum materials, multiple state standards, instructional expectations, and teaching strategies into clear, practical training that strengthens instructor effectiveness and student learning. The ideal candidate can confidently transform needs into professional learning materials by using e-learning software and Google Workspace while meeting Brightmont branding, standards, and alignment requirements. 

The successful candidate will understand how curriculum, assessment, and instruction work together and will be comfortable supporting educators across multiple grade levels, subject areas, and instructional digital platforms.

Essential Responsibilities:

Teacher Training and Professional Development

• Lead synchronous and asynchronous training sessions focused on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, assessment, and student engagement.

• Model effective teaching practices, including explicit instruction, gradual release of responsibility, differentiated instruction, and individualized learning.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through instructor feedback, observations, and student learning outcomes.

• Develop training materials, instructional guides, presentations, and practical resources that support consistent instructional practices.

Curriculum Knowledge and Implementation

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of K–12 curriculum standards, instructional sequences, learning objectives, and assessment practices.

• Clearly communicate curriculum expectations and explain how course content, instructional activities, and assessments align with intended learning outcomes.

• Support instructors in interpreting course guides, academic standards, and curriculum resources.

• Collaborate with curriculum managers to identify instructional gaps, clarify course expectations, and recommend improvements.

• Ensure training materials accurately reflect approved curricula, instructional policies, and academic expectations.

• Support the implementation of digital curricula and learning management systems.

Instructional Support

• Identify opportunities to strengthen instructional delivery, student engagement, and academic progress.

• Guide instructors in adapting instruction to students' academic readiness, learning needs, and individual pacing.

• Promote evidence-based instructional practices, including formative assessment and data-informed instruction.

• Support instructors in using student assessment data to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional strategies.

• Communicate instructional recommendations clearly, respectfully, and constructively.

Training Development and Quality Assurance

• Develop structured training programs with measurable learning objectives and assessments.

• Create and maintain professional development resources, including facilitator guides, recorded training, job aids, and instructional exemplars.

• Review training content regularly to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with curriculum updates.

• Collaborate with academic leadership to establish consistent instructional expectations across campuses.

• Monitor professional development completion and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of K–12 teaching experience.

• Demonstrated ability to clearly explain and articulate complex curriculum concepts to educators with varying levels of experience.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience developing training materials and facilitating both virtual and in-person learning.

• Proficiency with learning management systems, digital curriculum platforms, and common educational technology tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, curriculum teams, and school leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Articulate Storyline and Rise

• Experience as a teacher trainer or instructional leader.

• Experience supporting both elementary and secondary educators.

• Knowledge of one-to-one instruction, personalized learning, and competency-based instructional practices.

• Experience designing asynchronous training and adult learning programs.

• Understanding of structured literacy, multisensory instruction, and evidence-based intervention practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable educator and skilled communicator who can bridge the gap between written curriculum and effective classroom instruction.

This individual can explain not only what instructors are expected to teach, but why the instructional approach matters and how it supports student learning.

They are confident facilitating professional development, comfortable coaching educators, organized in developing training resources, and committed to maintaining high academic standards while supporting individualized student learning.

Measures of Success

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• High-quality, engaging professional development that instructors can apply immediately.

• Consistent implementation of approved curriculum and instructional expectations.

• Improved instructor confidence, instructional effectiveness, and student engagement.

• Timely development and maintenance of accurate training resources.

• Strong collaboration with curriculum managers, instructors, and campus leadership.

• Measurable improvements in professional learning completion, instructional consistency, and training effectiveness.