Curriculum Consultant (Part Time, Contracted Remote Position) -
June 2024 - August 2024
Who Are We?
Young Storytellers equips young people to be the driving force of their own narratives. We believe that when a young person understands the power of their own story—made of their unique background, culture, race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, geographic location, and economic status—it creates a more empathetic and equitable future for everyone.
In 1997, three film students created Young Storytellers as a volunteer-run project in one classroom at Playa del Rey Elementary School. Over the last 25 years, the mission to fill arts education programming gaps in public schools has grown steadily into a robust 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with elementary, middle, and high school programs serving students in over 60 schools across Los Angeles.
Young Storytellers programs are designed around Common Core standards, integrate Social and Emotional Learning activities, and include components of Learning for Justice’s Social Justice Standards. In elementary school, students write scripts that are completely their own; in middle school, students write stories about challenges that they face; and in high school, students explore how various communities are portrayed in the media and craft stories that they feel represent their self-identified communities. Students in each program work with volunteer mentors, and every student gets to see their work performed by professional actors.
We raise voices, one story at a time.
What Is This Position?
The consultant will be responsible for updating all curriculum materials for Young Storytellers Collaborative Stories and Middle School Stories programs. This includes, but is not limited to curriculum handbooks for program facilitators, student workbooks, and teacher slideshows. In order to update materials inline with student needs and Young Storyteller values, the consultant will review program feedback and survey data with YS Education and Program Team members. The Consultant will be responsible for integrating the YS voice and values into all educational materials they update.
Cool, But Let’s Get Specific. What’s Involved in This Job?
Responsibilities:
Review program feedback and survey data.
Update Elementary and Middle School lesson plans, student workbooks, and other program support materials.
Implements YS’s DEIB and antiracism practices in all parts of curriculum and program materials.
Participates in regular virtual check-ins and brainstorm sessions with the YS Education Team.
Respond promptly to all email communication
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Am I A Good Fit for This Position?
Required Qualifications:
Experience creating ELA Common Core and SEL aligned lesson plans and writing prompts.
Experience working in public classrooms, either as a classroom teacher or guest teaching artist.
Prior experience with Google Docs.
Desired Qualifications:
Prior or current experience as a public school ELA teacher.
Holds a teaching credential, or other state equivalent.
Experience creating and leading theater games and exercises.
Experience creating curriculum aligned with social justice standards and/or familiarity with antiracist teaching practices, critical race theory, and decolonized curriculum.
What is My Compensation for This Position?
The Curriculum Consultant is a part time contracted position from June 2024 - August 2024 and should expect to work approx 10-15 hours a week. Compensation for this position is $30 per hour. This position can be done remotely, candidates outside the LA area are more than welcome to apply.
Ok, I’m In. How Do I Apply?
The anticipated start date is Early-Mid June 2024, and candidates will be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please visit this link: https://shorturl.at/oKLT4 to fill out an application and upload the following in PDF form:
Resume / CV
A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers and this position in particular..
Anything Else I Should Know?
Young Storytellers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and our daily practices around equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-discrimination, and antiracism are central to that value. Young Storytellers firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. We encourage women and gender-diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all our positions. Young Storytellers has designed our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be a welcoming space for everyone. You can read more about our worldview on our website.
For any questions or accommodations while applying due to a disability, please email us at jobs@youngstorytellers.com or call us at 323.962.4500.