Options for Learning

Manager

• Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum across various age groups;
• Ensuring curriculum aligns with state and federal educational standards, as well as organizational goals;
• Leading curriculum quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Collaborating with supervisors, instructional coaches, and program directors to enhance student learning outcomes;
• Collaborating with data team to analyze student performance data that will inform curriculum adjustments and instructional strategies;
• Collaborating with training and professional development staff on curriculum-related trends and organizational needs;
• Collaborating with family engagement team to develop resources for parents to reinforce classroom learning;
• Developing training materials and lead workshops on instructional strategies and child development;
• Integrating best practices in early childhood & school-age education, cultural inclusivity, and social-emotional learning;
• Collaborating with community partners to enhance educational offerings and support services;
• Representing the organization in professional networks and advocacy efforts related to early childhood education;
• Staying current with educational trends, research, and best practices in curriculum design and early childhood education;
• Supporting training, enrollment, grant writing and reporting efforts by providing curriculum-related data and narratives;
• Abiding by all of Options for Learning’s policies;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Curriculum Manager

Consultant

• Conducting initial and periodic review of upcoming foundation-based/philanthropic funding opportunities for eligibility, sustainability, and organizational alignment;
• Preparing three to five well-researched grant applications on a monthly basis and supporting documentation in compliance with funding requirements;
• Coordinating with executive leadership and department administrators to identify organization projects that are compatible with available funding sources;
• Tracking the status of grant applications and providing additional information as required;
• Working with appropriate personnel to expedite internal processing of grant proposals, including assessing internal and external data, developing grant budgets, and building compelling narratives;
• Working with internal departments to create and distribute reports, studies, summaries, and analyses as part of awarded-grant compliance.

Grant Development Consultant

Project Manager

• Managing program and/or department projects and those assigned by management;
• Analyzing all aspects of projects from concept to completion;
• Prioritizing department projects according to areas of greatest need and/or impact;
• Organizing trainings upon completion of projects as necessary;
• Forming teams to assist with projects as necessary;
• Managing documentation associated with projects, including narratives, statistics and other pertinent data;
• Working with other departments, agencies, or funding sources as needed;
• Providing regular progress reports to management;
• Accurately complete, archive, and update required documentation on a timely basis according to department and agency policies and procedures;
• Managing department office duties and supporting the work of program or department management;
• Assisting the program and/or department managers as needed;
• Attending training as required;
• Performing other duties as assigned.