Head of Program Design

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

. Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of DREAM’s disseminated innovation curriculum and related curricular products .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and development, particularly in AI literacy and future-ready skills. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and utilize data for continuous improvement in educational settings.

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Curriculum DevelopmentAI LiteracyLeadership ExperienceProject-Based LearningData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignAI Curriculum WritingEducational TechnologyHigh-Impact TutoringLearning AccelerationMetrics EstablishmentImpact AssessmentTeam ManagementContent ExpertisePolished Curriculum Products

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree in Education

Industry Keywords

EducationCurriculum PublishingCharter SchoolsExperiential LearningComplexity Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of DREAM’s disseminated innovation curriculum and related curricular products
Manage and develop the Innovation Program Design team
Set the vision for DREAM’s innovation curriculum
Oversee standards, branding, packaging, and turnkey readiness of curricular products for external partners
Write AI and future-ready skills curriculum
Establish metrics, monitor outcomes, assess impact, drive continuous improvement, and inform strategic decisions
Teach and model classroom use of DREAM’s AI and future-ready skills curriculum
Stay current on AI and future-ready skills in education, research, best practices, and political influences
Work with technology developers throughout product design and development
Collaborate with the Implementation Team on Convening playbooks and learning experiences for AI partners
Coordinate with external academic researchers to evaluate implementation effectiveness and improve curriculum and programs
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education or a related field preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in education, including experience as a teacher
Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in curriculum publishing, senior school leadership, education technology, and/or education consulting working closely with charter schools
Content expertise in AI literacy, project-based learning, experiential learning, technology-enabled learning acceleration, and high-impact tutoring
Ability to develop polished, high-quality curriculum products for partner dissemination
Demonstrated success managing or developing teams
Ability to stay current on AI and use data to inform decisions and improve curriculum
Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, prioritization, and deadline management
Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and communication skills
Deep commitment to DREAM’s mission, values, and graduate vision
Strong belief in the power of families as partners and leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible medical health plans subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
Choice of medical plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Professional development fund
Referral bonuses
Approximately 48 days off throughout the year, including holidays, sick days, personal days, and summer Fridays