Program Curriculum Coordinator

Description Help Create Meaningful Learning Experiences

Helping Hand is seeking a creative, collaborative, and highly organized Program Curriculum Coordinator to develop meaningful learning opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In this role, you will assess learning needs and develop, implement, and evaluate engaging curriculum for our Day Program, Self-Reliance, Kitchen and Home Economics, and other identified programming. You will create practical learning experiences that help individuals strengthen their independence, develop new skills, build social connections, prepare for employment, participate in their communities, and pursue meaningful adult experiences.

You will also play an important role in bringing curriculum to life by training, coaching, and supporting the team members who facilitate groups and learning activities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines curriculum-development expertise with a passion for person-centered services and hands-on collaboration.

• On-site position, Monday-Friday.
• 40 hours per week.
• Salary range: $60,000–$63,000/year (salaried/exempt).
• Salary based on skills and experience.
• Up to 6% annual bonus potential.
• 403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.

• Purpose-driven work that changes lives.
• Tuition reimbursement and clear career growth opportunities.
• Traditional medical (BCBS of IL), dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
• Team member appreciation events and year-round recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support.
• Generous PTO including paid holidays, vacation, accrued sick time, and personal days.
• PSLF-qualifying employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Assess curriculum and learning needs through direct observation and input from clients, families, Direct Support Professionals, Case Managers, Clinical Services, program leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, organize, implement, and maintain engaging curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities.
• Create learning opportunities that promote independence, continued skill development, social connection, community participation, career readiness, and meaningful adult experiences.
• Design learning experiences based on each client's interests, abilities, goals, communication style, and support needs.
• Establish clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes to evaluate participation, skill development, program effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure curriculum is practical, accessible, person-centered, appropriate for adult learners, and adaptable to varying abilities and levels of support.

• Lead the rollout of new and revised curriculum by developing implementation tools and providing training, modeling, coaching, and ongoing support to team members.
• Maintain a regular presence within program environments to observe curriculum implementation, provide feedback, identify barriers, and support consistent delivery.
• Work directly within programs as needed to model instructional strategies, support implementation, and maintain a strong understanding of client and team member needs.

• Partner with program leadership, Case Management, Clinical Services, DSPs, families, and subject-matter experts to ensure curriculum reflects individual needs, professional recommendations, best practices, and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with School and Adult Program curriculum partners to share resources, identify learning gaps, and strengthen…