Art Curriculum Developer

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Art Curriculum Developer Kidcreate Studio

Kidcreate Studio is seeking a creative, operationally-minded Curriculum Developer to lead the development and evolution of our progressive art education platform for children ages 612.

This role owns the design, structure, implementation, and continuous improvement of Kidcreate's curriculum across multiple age groups. The ideal candidate is equal parts art educator, curriculum architect, creative systems thinker, and teacher coach.

You'll help transform Kidcreate from a collection of engaging art classes into a deeply intentional, progression-based learning system that scales across a national franchise platform working cross-functionally with operations, training, and marketing to ensure curriculum is engaging for students, executable for instructors, consistent across locations, and designed to drive long-term retention.

Primary Responsibilities

Curriculum Strategy & Architecture

Lead development of a progressive, Skill based, year-round curriculum system for Art 2 (ages 68) and Art 3 (ages 912), spanning two 21-week school semesters and one 10-week summer semester

Build developmental progression models balancing technical skill, creativity, confidence, and social engagement

Establish learning objectives, milestones, and measurable outcomes for each term and age group

Develop a long-term roadmap for future curriculum expansion and advanced pathwaysLesson & Project Development

Create and oversee weekly lesson plans, project roadmaps, classroom activities, teacher guides, and skill-building exercises

Ensure projects are age-appropriate, visually exciting, operationally repeatable, and achievable within class time

Design for varying student skill levels and integrate cultural, historical, and contemporary art references throughoutTeacher Enablement & Instructional Systems

Build comprehensive teacher-facing resources: prep checklists, classroom and materials management systems, visual references, demonstration guides, and instructional scripting

Develop instructor onboarding and training systems

Partner with operations and training teams to improve classroom execution and instructional qualityTesting, Iteration & Continuous Improvement

Lead curriculum beta testing beginning with Art 1 in June 2026

Gather and evaluate student engagement data, parent feedback, instructor feedback, and operational insights

Continuously refine based on studio performance and learning outcomes

Ensure full go-to-market readiness by Back-to-School season (July/August 2026)Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with the in-house curriculum team, franchise support, studio operations, marketing, creative/design teams, and leadership

Help articulate Kidcreate's educational philosophy and progression model to support marketing and franchise development

Contribute to positioning Kidcreate as a leader in premium, in-person creative enrichment for childrenQualifications

Required

10+ years in curriculum development, art education, or creative youth programming in elementary or middle school environments

Proven experience designing structured educational programs for children ages 612

Strong understanding of learning progression, classroom management, creative skill development, and student engagement

Exceptional written and visual communication skills

Ability to build systems and documentation with strong attention to detail

Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred

Experience in multi-location education, supplemental education, or youth enrichment businesses

Background creating teacher training systems, video instructional content, or creative education frameworks

Fine arts and instructional design background

Familiarity with project management and content management systemsSuccess Metrics

Curriculum Development

On-time delivery of semester curriculum

Quality and scalability of curriculum systems

Launch readiness by August/September 2026Student Engagement

Retention and re-enrollment trends

Parent satisfaction and student participation levelsOperational Effectiveness

Instructor ease-of-use ratings

Reduction in cross-location inconsistency

Teacher training adoption ratesInnovation & Brand Impact

Strength of Kidcreate's differentiated educational positioning

Expansion readiness for future programs

Contribution to franchise growth and brand valueCompensation & Structure

Full-time salaried position with hybrid or remote flexibility depending on the candidate. This is an opportunity to help shape one of the leading children's art enrichment platforms in the United States.

About Kidcreate Studio

Kidcreate Studio is the largest brick-and-mortar children's art studio franchise in the United States, building confidence, creativity, and connection through hands-on art experiences for kids. Backed by the leadership team behind Code Ninjas and School of Rock, Kidcreate is focused on delivering premium, in-person youth enrichment that creates meaningful impact for children and families.

This is a remote position.

Full-time