Secondary Curriculum Manager at KIPP in St. Louis, MO

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Position Overview
The Secondary Curriculum Manager provides strategic instructional leadership across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, AP coursework, dual credit opportunities, and other secondary academic programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Academics & Instruction, this leader ensures coherent curriculum implementation, rigorous instructional practices, aligned assessment systems, and data-driven instructional improvement that prepares every student for college, career, and life.
The Secondary Curriculum Manager serves as the content and instructional lead and plays a critical role in building coherent systems that improve teacher practice and student outcomes. This includes developing curriculum access systems, pacing guidance, assessment blueprints, data-driven instruction cycles, calibration systems, and progress monitoring structures aligned to the region’s instructional framework and academic priorities.
The Secondary Curriculum Manager partners closely with School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and teachers to strengthen lesson internalization, instructional rigor, data analysis, and responsive teaching practices. Through walkthroughs, professional development, coaching, and assessment analysis, this leader ensures students consistently experience grade-level rigorous instruction aligned to KIPP St. Louis instructional expectations.
The Secondary Curriculum Manager also plays a critical role in helping the region continuously improve its instructional systems by analyzing student achievement data, leader and teacher feedback, walkthrough trends, and assessment outcomes to recommend and implement strategic shifts across schools.
Who we are:
KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision.
Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.
What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?
We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students, and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.
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Position type: Full time, exempt, 12 Month
Reporting & Collaboration​
Direct Manager: Vice President of Academics
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Collaborators:
School Leaders
Assistant School Leaders
Instructional Coaches
Teacher Leaders
Director of Professional Learning
Director of Special Populations
Data Team
Operations Team
Autonomy & Decision Making​
Leads instructional decision-making within assigned content area and grade span
Develops regional guidance for curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional priorities such as:
Secondary curriculum strategy
Graduation pathway alignment
Missouri Learning Standards
AP Course Audit
College Board expectations
End-of-Course (EOC) alignment
ACT readiness
Dual enrollment alignment
Vertical coherence 9-12
Lead curriculum implementation across all core high school content areas, ensuring alignment to Missouri Learning Standards, graduation requirements, AP frameworks, and postsecondary readiness expectations.
Ensure curriculum, pacing, assessments, and instructional resources prepare students forMAP, End-of-Course Assessments, AP Exams, ACT, and college-level coursework.
Develop systems that ensure vertical alignment across grades 6-12 while strengthening readiness from middle school into high school.
What will I be doing in my day to day work?
Curriculum Strategy, Alignment, & Implementation
Develop and maintain curriculum access systems including unit resources, lesson materials, and intellectual prep supports
Create and revise pacing guidance aligned to standards, instructional priorities, and assessment timelines
Support schools in executing curriculum with fidelity while maintaining rigor and grade-level alignment
Develop and maintain schedules of assessed standards aligned to regional assessment blueprints
Ensure vertical alignment of standards, instructional practices, and assessment expectations across grade levels
Support leaders and teachers with lesson internalization, unit unpacking, and student work analysis protocols
Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction Systems- Develop and maintain aligned assessment systems, including:
Progress monitoring systems
Assessment blueprints
Design and support network-wide Data Driven Instruction (DDI) cycles aligned to student outcomes and priority standards
Facilitate collaborative scoring and calibration processes to ensure consistent understanding of rigor and proficiency
Analyze student performance trends and support schools in identifying high-leverage instructional responses
Develop and oversee assessment systems aligned to:
Curriculum-based assessments
Interim assessments
Missouri Assessment Program
Missouri End-of-Course Assessments
AP assessments
ACT readiness benchmarks
College and career readiness indicators
Professional Development & Leader Capacity
Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to regional instructional priorities and content-specific best practices
Train School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers on curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional strategies
Support leaders in conducting effective walkthroughs, coaching conversations, and observation feedback cycles
Build leader and teacher capacity around:
AP development
Secondary literacy across content
Mathematical reasoning
Scientific inquiry
Writing across disciplines
Academic discourse
Secondary grading practices
Support the development of school-based systems that reinforce instructional consistency and strong Tier 1 instruction
Walkthroughs, Coaching, & Continuous Improvement
Conduct walkthroughs that explicitly monitor:
Standards alignment
Academic rigor
Student discourse
College-ready tasks
Cognitive demand
Literacy across content
Evidence-based writing
Inquiry
Lab instruction
Problem solving
What will I be evaluated on?
Curriculum & Instructional Coherence
Schools consistently implement curriculum and instructional priorities with fidelity across classrooms and grade levels
Teachers demonstrate strong lesson internalization and alignment to standards, pacing, and instructional expectations
Students consistently engage in grade-level rigorous work aligned to the instructional framework
Assessment & Data Systems
Assessment systems are aligned, predictable, and effectively used across campuses
Leaders and teachers execute strong DDI cycles resulting in targeted instructional adjustments
Progress monitoring systems lead to timely intervention and measurable student growth
Leader & Teacher Capacity
School Leaders and instructional coaches effectively lead coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and instructional PD
Teachers demonstrate improved instructional practice aligned to the core elements for Tier I instruction
Cross-campus calibration and instructional consistency improve over time
Student Outcomes-Increased student proficiency and growth to include:
Increased proficiency on Missouri End-of-Course Assessments
Increased AP participation and qualifying scores
Increased ACT performance
Increased college readiness indicators
Increased graduation rates
Increased dual credit success
Increased course pass rates
Increased college persistence readiness
What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?
Secondary curriculum implementation across multiple content areas
College- and career-ready instructional practices
AP and advanced coursework implementation
Standards-aligned assessment design
Secondary instructional coaching
Cross-content literacy
Data-driven instructional leadership
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to coach and develop leaders and teachers
Strong facilitation and professional development skills
What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?
Secondary curriculum design and implementation
Missouri Learning Standards and graduation requirements
College Board AP frameworks
Secondary assessment systems
Data Driven Instruction
Secondary instructional coaching
Adolescent literacy
Evidence-based instructional practices
Secondary mathematics, science, and literacy pedagogy
KIPP uses Indicators of Excellence (IOE) to codify what great looks like in daily work.  For this role, the IOEs include:
Planning: Progress Monitoring
Planning: Questioning for Cognitive Lift
Execution: Diagnosis
Execution: Response
What you bring to the table:
Required
5+ years of successful classroom teaching experience with strong student outcomes
Experience leading curriculum implementation or instructional improvement initiatives
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning for adults
Experience using student achievement data to drive instructional decisions
Strong understanding of instructional coaching and leader development
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and systems
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid teaching certification
Preferred:
Experience as an instructional coach, assistant principal, or academic dean
Experience in high-performing schools or networks
Advanced degree in education, curriculum, leadership, or related field
Experience leading work across multiple schools or grade bands
qualifications
What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?
Mathematical reasoning, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency
Problem-solving instruction and mathematical discourse
Math intervention systems and progress monitoring
Eureka Math Squared or similar mathematics curricula
Standards progression and vertical coherence in mathematics
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to coach and develop leaders and teachers
Strong facilitation and professional development skills
What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?
Standards for Mathematical Practices and Aspects of Rigor
Standards-aligned curriculum and instruction
Assessment design and progress monitoring systems
Data Driven Instruction cycles and instructional response planning
Adult learning and instructional coaching practices
High-quality Tier 1 instruction and rigorous classroom practices
Lesson internalization and student work analysis protocols
KIPP uses Indicators of Excellence (IOE) to codify what great looks like in daily work.  For this role, the IOEs include:
Planning: Progress Monitoring
Planning: Questioning for Cognitive Lift
Execution: Diagnosis
Execution: Response
What you bring to the table:
Required
5+ years of successful classroom teaching experience with strong student outcomes
Experience leading curriculum implementation or instructional improvement initiatives
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning for adults
Experience using student achievement data to drive instructional decisions
Strong understanding of instructional coaching and leader development
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and systems
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid teaching certification
Preferred
Experience as an instructional coach, assistant principal, or academic dean
Experience in high-performing schools or networks
Advanced degree in education, curriculum, leadership, or related field
Experience leading work across multiple schools or grade bands
additionalInformation
What we bring to the table:
KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations.  As a result, salaries are not negotiated.  We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process.  The salary range is $70-$95,000. This role is performance bonus eligible.
We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days provided throughout the year
Hiring Timeline and Steps
The anticipated start date for the role is as soon as possible.
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
www.kippstl.org/apply
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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.