Curriculum Developer

Job Description

The Curriculum Developer (Ed Prof 4-Instrctnl Des, 9704ID) is a 1.0 FTE employee at the Multidisciplinary Institute for Child Welfare (MICW). The University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) established the MN Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) in partnership with the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Family (DCYF) to create inclusive, accessible training for child welfare workers.

The Curriculum Developer is a critical member of the integrated DCYF/MNCWTA teams, responsible for executing the strategic direction of development, implementation, and maintenance of evolving curriculum and competency measures for the MNCWTA.

A hybrid work schedule is required (3 days on‑site, 2 days remote). The position reports to the Curriculum Supervisor at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, 1711 West County Road B, Roseville, MN 55113.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship and does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Background and Development (70%)

• Work with trainers, policy staff, and e‑learning designers to create Child Welfare training curriculum that incorporates newly adopted and updated policy, as well as emerging and evidence‑informed child welfare practices.
• Develop learning materials and instructional sessions based on sound instructional design principles for adult learners that foster student learning.
• Incorporate innovative learning strategies including simulation, online modules, virtual reality, coaching, flipped classrooms, and problem‑based learning.
• Utilize research and statewide practice competencies and framework (including best practices and evidence‑informed practice) to design/redesign the learning experience for multiple course delivery formats.
• Ensure all curriculum is competency‑based and that evaluation of competency attainment is articulated for each curriculum in collaboration with evaluation staff.
• Build and maintain significant knowledge of curricula offered by the MNCWTA.
• Ensure curriculum responsiveness to communities over represented in child welfare across Minnesota, especially African American and American Indian communities.
• Maintain skill in changing innovative educational technologies and delivery methodologies aligned with best practices.
• Maintain standard procedures for the development of all training curriculum.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in current child welfare practice, policy, research, and application.

Collaboration and Partnership (20%)

• Work in collaboration with the full MNCWTA team, including partners within the Child Safety and Permanency Division at the Department of Human Services.
• Work with e‑learning designers to platform curriculum for virtual delivery, when appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff and community trainers delivering content to receive and incorporate training feedback into curriculum delivery.
• Work with e‑learning instructional designers, educational technology specialists, and LMS staff to ensure curriculum is delivered in ways that best utilize technology and web‑based applications.
• Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts in course design and development.

Measurement and Evaluation (5%)

• Work with the Evaluation and Certification team to inform measures of competency related to the developed curriculum.
• Incorporate evaluation tools into curriculum, as appropriate and as prepared by the Evaluation and Certification team.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Participate in weekly supervision.
• Participate in other meetings and/or activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with at least five years of related experience in curriculum instruction and design, organizational leadership and policy, education, or a related field; or master's degree plus at least three years of related experience.
• Demonstrated relational skills, involving collaboration, teamwork, and consultation.
• Consistent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Established commitment to diversity and cross‑cultural communication.
• Expertise relating to child welfare.
• Technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with developing curriculum and…