Awana Hiring for Preschool Curriculum Developer – Part Time, Fully Remote USA at Remote Full Time

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.

Today, God is using Awana to reach over 5.1 million kids in 134 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 68,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.

Summary

This 25-hours per week position works to advance the ministry of Awana by developing and creating content for Awana early childhood curriculum and products for use with children (ages 0-6) and leaders. This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects that are complete, biblically accurate, well-written, and within the specifications provided by the Sr. Director of Curriculum. This role will work cross functionally and with freelancers in the development of the curriculum.

Please include a writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write curriculum content.
  • Write curriculum content, and/or direct freelancers or production partners as directed.
  • Participate in ongoing and new product development, maintenance, and assessment as needed.
  • Ensure that all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice, and optimized for the Awana audience.
  • Abide by deadlines.
• Collaborate with freelancers and production partners.
  • Coordinate freelancers and production partners who are contributing to curriculum projects that have been assigned.
  • Facilitate and lead check-in meetings with freelancers and production partners as needed.
  • Provide key details, timelines, and information needed for freelancers and production partners to complete their assignments.
  • Ensure that work delivered by freelancers and production partners meets the specifications required by Awana.
  • Edit freelancer work as necessary to provide a unified voice, quality of writing, and adherence with the Awana style guide for the project.
• Actively collaborate with the Curriculum Team in the ideation, development, and improvement of curriculum.
• Contribute to a healthy work culture.
  • Work collaboratively with all teams that are involved in the development or promotion of Awana curriculum.
  • Contribute to a culture of integrated workflow and information sharing.
  • Contribute to and influence cross-functional connections inside the Awana ministry.
• Support, uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) with a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, or related field desired.
• 5+ years ministry, curriculum development, and/or teaching experience within Early Childhood Children’s Ministry contexts desired.
• Working knowledge of the Bible from an orthodox evangelical point of view.
• Excellent instructional-design writing skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills, with emphasis on digital platforms preferred.

Competencies

• Passionate about Christian child discipleship.
• Articulate and effective communicator, with demonstrated exceptional skills in written and verbal communication.
• Able to take initiative, be adaptable, and be a creative and resourceful problem solver.
• Comfortable working independently, from home, as well as collaborating in a team environment.
• Able to manage time, projects, deadlines, digital files, and other work-related details effectively and efficently.
• Ability to learn and master commonly used computer packages/applications/platforms as needed.
• Demonstrates high EQ (Emotional Quotient/Intelligence) including proven relationship-building, collaboration, active listening and ability to pivot with organizational change.
• Able to professionally give and receive feedback regarding work product.
• Values excellence, is committed to follow through and is disciplined, accountable, and a life-long learner.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate via phone and/or “Zoom”. The employee is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens, keyboards, mouse) to perform work. The employee is occasionally required to move about the work environment and occasionally travel between offices and/or to Awana events, required trainings, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read for prolonged periods of time.

Our Benefits for Full-time Team members:

• WFH/Hybrid
• Flexible work schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision (BCBS PPO)
• HSA (employer contribution available)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO benefit
• Great people – great culture – extraordinary mission!