Curriculum Developer - FASC

As a Curriculum Developer at Equus Workforce Solutions, you will be responsible for designing work readiness curricula, developing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), creating course toolkits and study guides, and ensuring content meets various instructional needs. You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, conduct training for facilitators, and maintain a comprehensive training reference library, all aimed at enhancing the learning experience for diverse job seekers.

To qualify for the Curriculum Developer position at Equus Workforce Solutions, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, along with five years of experience in curriculum design and at least three years of experience training facilitators or teachers. Familiarity with workforce development and human services, along with a strong understanding of diverse learning needs, is also essential.

Equus Workforce Solutions is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in all its programs. As a Curriculum Developer, you will play a crucial role in creating accessible and equitable training materials tailored to the unique needs of various populations, including individuals with disabilities and those facing barriers to employment. Our team values collaborative efforts that celebrate diverse perspectives.

The Curriculum Developer role at Equus Workforce Solutions significantly impacts job seekers in Houston, TX, by designing educational content that equips them with essential work readiness skills. By creating engaging and relevant curricula, you’ll help empower individuals to secure sustainable employment, build confidence, and enhance their overall career advancement opportunities.

At Equus Workforce Solutions, Curriculum Developers have access to extensive learning opportunities and networking programs designed to foster professional growth. You’ll be encouraged to attend workshops, join professional organizations, and participate in training sessions that enhance your skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in designing impactful workforce solutions.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you collaborated with subject matter experts and how you structured curricula to meet various learning outcomes. Include examples of tools or methodologies you’ve used in the past that demonstrate your ability to create effective educational materials.

To effectively answer this question, discuss the strategies you employ to address visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Mention how you incorporate different instructional materials and activities to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

When answering this, explain the assessment tools and feedback mechanisms you utilize to measure the success of your curricula. This could include learner surveys, test results, or performance assessments, emphasizing your commitment to continuous improvement based on data.

Use this opportunity to share a specific instance that showcases your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge, your thought process, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcomes that resulted, demonstrating your resilience and creativity.

Discuss your method for conducting train-the-trainer sessions. Highlight the importance of clarity, providing resources, and encouraging facilitator feedback to ensure they feel confident in delivering the curriculum to learners.

Answer this by emphasizing the value of ongoing feedback from both learners and facilitators. Explain how feedback informs your development process and leads to enhanced curricula, ultimately benefiting job seekers and improving outcomes.

Share any relevant experiences you've had working with specific groups such as individuals with disabilities or the long-term unemployed. Highlight custom approaches you have taken to ensure their unique needs are met within the curricula.

Convey your commitment to professional development by discussing the various ways you stay informed, such as attending industry conferences, participating in online courses, reading professional literature, or networking with peers in workforce development.

Prepare a narrative that details a specific curriculum project. Outline the objectives, the process of development, and the measurable outcomes that demonstrate its success, preferably backed by positive feedback from participants or stakeholders.

Discuss the importance of engaging content that resonates with learners. Mention the significance of inclusivity, clear objectives, and practical applications that translate theory into real-world skills, reinforcing the value of the training program in workforce development.