Peace Academy Curriculum Designer

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, EvanstonSkokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment. We are now hiring for a Full-time Peace Academy Curriculum Designer to join our MPI (Metropolitan Peace Initiative) team!SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Update all curricula and PowerPoints to ensure uniformity and brand quality.Collaborate with curriculum consultants to design new curriculum as needed.Manage the progress of the curriculum team through frequent meetings and check-ins.Attend MPI bi-monthly team meetings to remain up-to-date on current shifts and programming updates.Convene MPI team members as needed to garner information for curriculum development.AttendConvene intake meetings of those requesting training (i.e. current and new partners)Work closely with the MPI Director of Training and Academy Training Managers to determine MPA curricular needs.Work with the DataEval Team to determine key performance indicators (KPIs) for the MPA.Report out to the overall MPI Team as needed.Attend bi-monthly CP4P Executive Team Meetings.Develop a shared drive where all MPA curricula is housed, an archive for retired lessons.Work with the Assistant Budget Director and MPI Director of Training to price out any new curriculumtraining.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in a relevant field of study including curriculum and instruction, education, public policy, sociology, or public health, required. Seven years of experience in curriculum development, managing teams, and teachingfacilitating, required. Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.Must be a self-motivated, collaborative, and a continuous learner.Must be a problem-solver and solutions-based thinker.Ability to facilitate group meetings and contribute to stakeholder tables.Excellent communication (verbalwritten) and presentation skills required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch.The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer.The employee may occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds.Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package:Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land pany-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost pany-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the mostAscensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.12 paid Holidays.Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning.Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) prehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Free Will preparation services.On-staff notary available to employees.ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-03-05