Occupation

Curriculum developer

Designs and revises what gets taught in a course, program, or school system, along with the materials teachers use to deliver it. Works from standards, subject expertise, and teacher feedback, then supports rollout with guides, exemplars, and training sessions.

Also known as: Curriculum specialist · Curriculum coordinator · Instructional coordinator · Education program developer

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What the work involves

  1. Map course or program outcomes against curriculum standards

  2. Write units, lesson exemplars, and teacher guides

  3. Review textbooks, digital resources, and assessment items for fit

  4. Consult subject teachers and specialists while drafting

  5. Pilot materials and revise them from classroom feedback

  6. Run training sessions when a new curriculum is introduced

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How people commonly enter

  1. Teaching qualification and classroom experience followed by a curriculum role

  2. Master's degree in curriculum, education, or a subject discipline

  3. Subject-matter expertise plus employer training in curriculum design

Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction

Licensing: Not typically licensed

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  • Desk based
  • Team based
  • Quiet focus
  • Remote capable
  • Hybrid office

Desk based · Team based · Quiet focus · Remote capable · Hybrid office

Related interests

  • Social (helping)
  • Investigative (analytical)
  • Artistic (creative)

Social (helping) · Investigative (analytical) · Artistic (creative)

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