Employers
Curriculum coordinators are employed by public and private schools, nonprofit education groups, and federal, local, and state government agencies. According to the Department of Labor, about 36 percent work in local elementary and secondary schools, 17 percent work in state and private colleges, universities, and private schools; and the remainder for government and educational support service organizations. There are employment opportunities throughout the U.S., with many jobs located in large metropolitan areas.
Starting Out
Curriculum coordinators have prior experience in teaching or school administration, so this is not an entry-level position. Many learn about job opportunities through the Web sites of the schools and education groups that interest them. Some get started in their careers as assistants to instructional coordinators or curriculum coordinators. Curriculum coordinators also find helpful resources through professional associations. Membership to professional associations offers networking opportunities and access to employment postings and referrals. Join a professional association to keep up with industry developments and meet others in the field. The ASCD, for example, offers student memberships and access to job listings, http://www.ascd.org.
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Adult and Vocational Education Teachers
- Art Teachers
- Athletic Directors
- Biophysicists
- Book Editors
- Career and Employment Counselors
- Career and Employment Technicians
- College Administrators
- College Professors
- Community Nutrition Educators
- Computer Trainers
- Cooking Instructors
- Dance School Owners and Managers
- Distance Learning Coordinators
- Driving School Owners and Instructors
- Education Directors and Museum Teachers
- Edupreneurs
- Elementary School Teachers
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers
- Environmental Education Program Directors
- Flight Instructors
- Guidance Counselors
- Health Educators
- Instructional Coordinators
- Instructional Designers
- Journalism Teachers
- Learning Innovations Designers
- Library and Information Science Instructors
- Mathematics Teachers
- Music Teachers
- Nursing Instructors
- Physical Education Teachers
- Political Scientists
- Preschool Teachers
- Real Estate Educators
- School Administrators
- School Nurses
- Secondary School Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- Teacher Aides
- Tutors and Trainers