
Curriculum Designer
Curriculum Designer Task List
🧠 Program Planning & Development
- Design age-appropriate activity plans for:
- Camps: Themed weekly schedules with rotating stations (STEM, arts, movement, mindfulness)
- After-School Care: Daily enrichment blocks (homework help, creative play, group games)
- Drop-In Care: Flexible, modular activities that can be adapted for short stays
- Family Events: Interactive stations (crafts, storytelling, collaborative games) that encourage parent-child engagement
- Align all activities with developmental goals (social-emotional learning, creativity, collaboration)
- Incorporate inclusive practices—cultural relevance, accessibility, and neurodiversity-friendly options
- Build seasonal and holiday-themed content calendars
🧰 Resource Creation & Organization
- Create printable activity guides, supply lists, and setup instructions for staff
- Develop visual aids, worksheets, and signage for stations
- Maintain organized digital folders for each program type (camp, after-school, drop-in, events)
- Curate music playlists, storybooks, and multimedia tools to enhance programming
👥 Staff Collaboration & Training
- Host mini training sessions or walkthroughs for facilitators and volunteers
- Provide feedback and support for staff implementing curriculum
- Adjust plans based on staff input and child engagement levels
- Collaborate with event coordinator to align curriculum with logistics and space setup
📅 Weekly & Seasonal Duties
- Update curriculum plans weekly based on attendance, themes, and feedback
- Rotate materials to keep programming fresh and engaging
- Prepare special activities for school breaks, holidays, and themed family nights
- Track which activities were most successful and note improvements for future use
📝 Documentation & Evaluation
- Collect feedback from staff, children, and families on curriculum impact
- Document learning outcomes and engagement highlights
- Suggest new partnerships or guest facilitators based on curriculum themes
Contribute to grant proposals or reports by summarizing curriculum goals and outcome