Director of Curriculum (TK-12 Academy)

Job Description

Director of Curriculum

St. Joseph Academy | Independent Classical Catholic School | TK-12
St. Joseph Academy seeks an experienced, passionate and mission-driven Director of Curriculum to lead and strengthen our classical Catholic academic program. This is a key leadership role for an educator who loves Catholic intellectual tradition, understands classical education, has significant classroom experience, is deeply faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and thrives on partnering with teachers to bring excellent curriculum to life in the classroom.

Position Overview
The Director of Curriculum oversees all aspects of the academic program from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. You will ensure every resource and approach aligns with Catholic teaching and classical pedagogy, support teachers in strong implementation, design meaningful professional development, assist with accreditation, and help showcase our distinctive academic program to prospective families.

Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Leadership & Classroom Implementation
• Research, evaluate, and recommend classical Catholic curriculum and instructional materials consistent with Catholic teaching and classical pedagogy, abiding by school guidelines and standards
• Ensure strong curriculum scope, sequence, rigor , and vertical alignment from TK-12
• Lead the adoption process, including gathering teacher input and ordering samples
• Manage the full lifecycle of curriculum materials: purchasing, inventory, distribution, repair, and replacement (TK-12)
• Maintain and organize a centralized Google Drive repository of curricular resources, unit plans, assessments, and teacher-created materials that can be readily shared with new teachers; regularly gather updated resources from current teachers and ensure all files remain current and accessible
• Partner closely with teachers to support effective implementation through coaching, modeling, observation feedback, and ongoing collaboration, ensuring instruction is developmentally appropriate from early childhood through young adulthood.
• Review student grades and academic performance data to identify trends, areas of struggle, and opportunities for improved curriculum integration and instructional support; use these insights to guide teacher conversations and inform adjustments
• Respond to classroom feedback and make thoughtful adjustments throughout the year

Professional Development
• Design, coordinate, and help deliver high-quality professional development focused on curriculum, classical pedagogy, and Catholic intellectual formation
• Organize training for new and existing programs so teachers feel confident and well-supported

Accreditation Support
• Assist with accreditation work, especially curriculum and instruction sections (WASC or equivalent)
• Prepare documentation, evidence, and reports; participate in related meetings and follow-up

Open House & Promotional Support
• Support Open House and other school events by preparing curriculum displays, materials, and talking points that clearly communicate the beauty and rigor of our classical Catholic program

Collaboration & Leadership
• Actively contribute to leadership and faculty meetings
• Maintain clear records of curriculum decisions, inventories, and trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the school's mission

Who We're Looking For
• A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church, with a deep love for the Church and fidelity to the Magisterium.
• Deep understanding of (and enthusiasm for) the Catholic intellectual tradition and the formative purpose of Catholic classical education TK-12
• Background/and or expertise in pedagogy and/or child development grades TK-12 preferred
• Experience in curriculum selection, development, or instructional coaching-ideally in an independent, classical, Catholic school setting
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage materials and processes across TK-12
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust and partnership with teachers and students. Can mentor and support teachers while maintaining high academic expectations
• Understands that curriculum should form students to recognize and pursue Truth, Goodness and Beauty and that education is fundamentally about formation- forming students intellectually, morally, spiritually, and culturally
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Substantial classroom teaching experience, strongly preferred
• Master's Degree or higher preferred

Why Join St. Joseph Academy
You will play a central role in shaping the intellectual and spiritual formation of students in a faithfully Catholic, classical environment. You will help ensure that St. Joseph Academy's curriculum does more than transmit information. It should teach students how to think, how to communicate, how to recognize the unity of truth, and ultimately how to order their lives toward God. This position offers the chance to work closely with dedicated teachers, strengthen an already strong academic program, and help families discover the distinctive education we offer.

To Apply
If you are a faithful Catholic educator who loves classical education, excellent teaching, and working alongside teachers to build an exceptional academic program, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a cover letter, resume of CV, and a brief statement of your educational philosophy (with particular attention to classical and Catholic education) to delatorreb@sjaclassical.org

About the Employer

St. Joseph Academy was established in response to the Second Vatican Council's call for greater lay witness in contemporary society. Teaching in accordance with the Magisterium of the Church, our mission is to form young men and women who, committed to live by Catholic principles, will transform and advance human culture. We aim to accomplish this by offering a traditional learning environment that blends faith and reason in educating the whole child.

Man was created by God in His image and likeness and therefore is destined for Him who is infinite perfection. In the spirit of the Divine Master, amidst a world of material possession, the mission of St. Joseph Academy is to prepare the child for what he must be and for what he must do here on earth, in order to gain the sublime end for whi