Ascend Schools
Manager of Curriculum Design & Management (K-8 STEM)
K-8
Edtech.com's Summary
Ascend Charter Schools is hiring a Manager of Curriculum Design & Management (K-8 STEM). The role focuses on developing, refining, and managing Mathematics and Science curriculum systems for Kindergarten through Grade 8, ensuring materials align with standards and support student progression in conceptual understanding and skills. The manager produces curriculum artifacts, maintains documentation systems, and leads structured revision cycles to ensure high-quality, classroom-ready resources.
Highlights
- Develop and refine K-8 Mathematics and Science curriculum units, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Ensure alignment with NYS standards and Algebra readiness benchmarks.
- Maintain pacing guides, assessment calendars, and documentation across grade levels.
- Manage version control and curriculum artifact libraries for consistency.
- Create teacher-facing materials clarifying instructional priorities and pacing.
- Develop common STEM assessments and scoring tools aligned with conceptual mastery.
- Use student performance data to inform curriculum revisions.
- Support vertical alignment and prevent conceptual gaps from K-8.
- Require 2+ years of experience in K-12 education with success in math or science instruction.
- Salary starts at $70,000 annually, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) matching, and paid time off.
Manager of Curriculum Design & Management (K-8 STEM) Full Description
Manager of Curriculum Design & Management (K-8 STEM)
Full time • Ascend Charter Schools
Salary
Salary
Starting at $70,000.00 per year
About Ascend
Ascend is Brooklyn’s premier K–12 public charter network, committed to graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures—not only through college acceptance, but through meaningful preparation for career readiness and thriving adult lives.
Across our schools, we pair rigorous academics with strong systems, supportive adult culture, and a deep belief in students’ brilliance and potential. Our work is grounded in the understanding that preparing students for long-term success requires excellence in instruction, intentional culture-building, and disciplined execution at every level of the organization.
At Ascend, adults are held to high standards because our students deserve nothing less. How we teach, lead, collaborate, and make decisions every day directly shapes the opportunities our students will have tomorrow.
Join us in shaping learning environments where curiosity is nurtured, excellence is the norm, and every student is prepared for a lifetime of boundless choice.
About the Role
Ascend Public Charter Schools seeks a Manager of Curriculum Design & Management (K–8 STEM) to support the development, refinement, and management of Mathematics and Science curriculum systems across Kindergarten through Grade 8.
This role ensures that curriculum materials reflect cumulative progression from foundational numeracy and scientific reasoning in elementary school through Algebra readiness and middle school conceptual rigor.
The Manager is responsible for producing high-quality curriculum artifacts, maintaining disciplined documentation systems, and supporting structured revision cycles across grade levels.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Architecture & Development
- Draft and refine K–8 Mathematics and Science units, lesson plans, problem sets, and assessments.
- Ensure progression in conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, modeling, and scientific inquiry from K through Grade 8.
- Maintain alignment to NYS standards and Algebra readiness benchmarks.
- Develop teacher-facing materials that clarify instructional priorities and pacing.
Assessment & Standards Coherence
- Maintain pacing guides, assessment calendars, and curriculum documentation across K–8.
- Manage version control and artifact libraries to ensure consistency across schools.
- Participate in structured revision cycles to strengthen sequencing and rigor.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure materials are classroom-ready.
Implementation Readiness & Quality Assurance
- Develop common K–8 STEM assessments aligned to curriculum benchmarks.
- Create solution guides and scoring tools aligned to conceptual mastery.
- Ensure assessments measure reasoning and application, not just procedural accuracy.
- Incorporate student performance data into curriculum refinements.
Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Revision
- Support alignment reviews to ensure K–4 numeracy builds directly into Grades 5–8 Algebra readiness.
- Contribute to vertical planning sessions to prevent conceptual gaps.
- Partner with Training and Development leaders to clarify instructional intent and expectations.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 2+ years of experience in K–12 education.
- Demonstrated success in math and/or science instruction.
- Experience drafting standards-aligned curriculum materials.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Compensation
The salary will start at $70,000 annually, commensurate with the level of experience.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Based in our Brooklyn, NY office
- Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence at least three days per week
In-person work expectations include network office time, stakeholder meetings, school visits, special events, and other role-specific responsibilities as determined by management.
This is a full-time, exempt position that offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
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