LARGE GROUP CURRICULUM DEVELOPER FULLY REMOTE IN USA LEARN MORE

About the position The Large Group Curriculum Developer works to advance the ministry of Awana by developing and creating large group content for Brite Curriculum and other resources for churches to use with children ages birth - age 12 and their leaders. This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects that are complete, biblically accurate, engaging to kids, and within the specifications provided by the Brite Lead Developer. This role will work cross-functionally and with freelancers in the development of the curriculum. This position is primarily remote with occasional travel required based on strategic organizational meetings, promotion, training, or resource creation. Primary travel locations would be our offices in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN and various other cities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write content related to large group curriculum, including engaging large group experiences for Brite curriculum.
• Assist in collaboration and development of other large group curriculum projects as needed.
• Ensure that all content is on-brand, aligned with Awana's Statement of Faith, and consistent in terms of style, quality, tone of voice, and optimized for the Awana audience.
• Participate in ongoing and new product development, maintenance, and assessment as needed.
• Develop video content, slides, and other media for Brite elementary and Brite preschool.
• Work with production partners, creative, and curriculum teams to develop video content that is on-brand, consistent in style, quality, and tone of voice, and optimized for the Awana audience.
• Collaborate with freelancers and production partners contributing to assigned curriculum projects.
• Coordinate freelancers and production partners, providing key details, timelines, and information needed to complete their assignments.
• Facilitate and lead check-in meetings with freelancers and production partners as needed.
• Ensure that work delivered by freelancers and production partners meets Awana's required specifications.
• Assist in uploading and organizing related curriculum files as needed.
• Actively collaborate in the ideation, development, improvement, and promotion of curriculum.
• Contribute to a culture of integrated workflow and information sharing.
• Contribute to and influence cross-functional connections within the Awana ministry.
• Support, uphold, and demonstrate Awana's cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years related experience in children's ministry large group environments required.
• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) with a concentration in Children's Ministry, Education, Child Development, or related field desired.
• Thorough understanding of children's ministry, large experience including large group games, teaching from stage, interacting with video/slides, and keeping kids engaged is preferred.
• Intermediate Google Suite skills, required.
• Working knowledge of video production, WordPress, and graphic design would be a bonus.
• Working knowledge of the Bible from an orthodox evangelical point of view required.
• Excellent instructional-design writing skills required.
• Familiarity with the US Church landscape, specifically children's ministry large group experiences and relevant children's culture.
• Occasional local and out-of-town, overnight travel may be required.
• Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, & solutions is a plus!
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.
• Intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement are part of our culture.
• Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call 'home'.
• Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family's needs, including medical, dental & vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation & holidays, adoption assistance, an employee wellness program, and more! Apply tot his job

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