Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

Mynd Bridge is a workforce development and education organization designed to bridge creativity, technology, and economic opportunity. Formerly known as Music Breeds, the organization has evolved to meet the growing demand for structured, compliant, and outcomes-driven pathways that prepare individuals for sustainable careers in today's economy.

Built on a foundation of arts, technology, and experiential learning, Mynd Bridge delivers workforce development, career readiness, and skill-building programs for youth and adults—particularly those facing systemic barriers to access and opportunity. Our work integrates technical training, life skills development, and individualized support to ensure participants are not only trained, but positioned for long-term success.

Mynd Bridge operates with a strong emphasis on accountability, data-informed decision-making, and grant compliance. Our programs are aligned with local, state, and federal workforce standards, and are supported by robust case management systems, performance tracking, and cross-sector partnerships. This structure allows us to scale responsibly while maintaining program quality and funder confidence.

At our core, Mynd Bridge exists to create clear, supported pathways from learning to livelihood—bridging potential to purpose, and ambition to access.

Position Summary

The Curriculum & Instruction Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all workforce development curriculum, instructional frameworks, and training documentation are fully aligned with grant scopes of work, credentialing standards, and local, state, and federal compliance requirements.

This role serves as the instructional integrity lead—bridging program design, instructor delivery, and compliance documentation to ensure programs are audit-ready, outcomes-driven, and scalable.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain workforce curriculum, instructional guides, syllabi, and learning pathways.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with approved grant scopes, Statements of Work (SOWs), and credentialing frameworks (e.g., WIOA-aligned training models).
• Map instructional hours, competencies, learning objectives, and assessments to funding and credential requirements.

Instructional Support & Quality Assurance

• Support instructors in developing compliant lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Review instructional content to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with program outcomes.
• Provide instructional coaching and technical assistance to instructors as needed.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain instructional documentation required for audits, monitoring visits, and funder reporting.
• Ensure lesson plans, attendance structures, and instructional artifacts meet compliance standards.
• Support internal reviews, site monitoring visits, and external audits related to instructional delivery.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate closely with the Workforce Development Manager, Data & Outcomes Specialist, and Program/Outreach staff to ensure instructional alignment with program goals.
• Participate in program planning meetings to align curriculum updates with operational needs.
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts based on data, outcomes, and funder feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Workforce Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or workforce training programs.
• Familiarity with credentialing requirements and compliance standards within grant-funded programs.
• Experience aligning curriculum to outcomes, competencies, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within WIOA-funded or government-funded workforce programs.
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and career pathway models.
• Experience supporting audit preparation, monitoring visits, or funder compliance reviews.

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Strong instructional design and curriculum-mapping skills.
• Ability to translate compliance requirements into clear instructional frameworks.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation practices.
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