Director of Education, Stem, and Curriculum

Tiny Hearts of America is seeking a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Director of Education, STEM & Curriculum to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming within our Bright Futures initiative.

This individual will be responsible for designing age-appropriate educational curricula, developing STEM activities, establishing learning objectives, supporting educational partnerships, and ensuring THA’s academic enrichment programs provide meaningful learning experiences.

The Director will work collaboratively with Program Directors, Program Coordinators, educators, volunteers, families, and community partners to build a comprehensive educational framework serving children from early childhood through high school, as well as young adults pursuing career readiness and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Development & Educational Planning

• Develop structured educational curricula for Pre-K through 12th grade and young-adult enrichment programs.
• Establish measurable learning objectives and age-appropriate instructional materials.
• Design lesson plans, educational workshops, tutoring activities, and enrichment opportunities.
• Align academic enrichment activities with applicable South Carolina educational standards when appropriate.
• Incorporate literacy, mathematics, science, technology, social studies, and life skills.
• Evaluate and update curriculum materials based on student progress and program needs.

1. STEM Education & Innovation

• Develop engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives.
• Coordinate hands-on experiments, robotics activities, coding workshops, and technology-based learning.
• Promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.
• Explore partnerships with colleges, universities, STEM professionals, and technology organizations.
• Identify opportunities for STEM competitions, educational excursions, and career exploration activities.

1. Bright Futures Program Leadership

• Provide educational guidance to Bright Futures Program Directors and Coordinators.
• Support the implementation of educational enrichment programs across THA service locations.
• Assist in establishing tutoring, mentoring, academic intervention, and school-readiness initiatives.
• Develop educational schedules, learning pathways, and program expectations.
• Ensure curriculum materials are accessible, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate.

1. Student Development & Academic Success

• Help establish individual learning goals and student success plans.
• Support academic progress monitoring and educational milestone tracking.
• Develop strategies for students requiring additional academic support.
• Promote positive learning environments that encourage confidence and personal growth.
• Support career readiness, vocational exploration, and postsecondary education planning.

1. Educational Partnerships & Community Collaboration

• Build relationships with public schools, private schools, colleges, universities, and educational organizations.
• Collaborate with teachers, academic professionals, and community volunteers.
• Identify opportunities for donated educational materials, technology, and learning resources.
• Assist with educational grant proposals and program funding requests.
• Represent THA at educational meetings, community events, and partnership discussions.

1. Educational Technology & Digital Learning

• Assist in developing educational features within THA’s Community Connect platform.
• Support digital lesson planning, student progress dashboards, and attendance tracking.
• Recommend online educational resources and learning technologies.
• Help establish secure student and parent educational communication systems.
• Ensure educational data is handled according to organizational privacy and child protection policies.

1. Program Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish measurable educational goals and performance indicators.
• Monitor participation, academic engagement, and program outcomes.
• Prepare educational progress reports for executive leadership.
• Recommend curriculum improvements and program expansion opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of STEM and academic enrichment activities.