Title: Future Programming Project Leaders

Location: Winnetka and Northfield Campuses

Assignment: Two assignments; one I stipend per assignment - anticipated one-year assignment for the 2025-2026 school year.

Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Start Date: August 2025

Position Overview:

The Future Programming Research & Development initiative supports the work of New Trier’s Strategic Plan and is led by the Future Programming Research & Development Coordinators and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. The Project Leaders’ primary responsibility is to support the Future Programming Coordinators in developing and implementing the recommendations of the 2024-2025 Future Programming Research and Development Committee during the 2025-2026 school year. To accomplish this goal, the project leads will support the Coordinators in developing implementation timelines, co-lead regular committee meetings, research alternative learning and career programming models, contribute to the development of frameworks needed for future programming and its evaluation, present to various stakeholders, and assist in the development and implementation of pilots and curriculum for future programming. The Project Leads will meet regularly with the coordinators and stakeholders to guide the Future Programming initiative.

Qualifications:

Current New Trier faculty member
Master’s or advanced degree in relevant field
Willingness to work summer hours (paid)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge and curiosity about programming and trends in the world of education at large
Familiarity with other school-wide initiatives
Strong knowledge of curriculum development and instructional design, assessment and evaluation, and deep understanding of its relationship to student learning
Excellent interpersonal skills in listening, writing, and public speaking and presentation skills;
Ability to take initiative and leadership in roles and responsibilities
Demonstrated history of forming positive professional and collaborative relationships
Highly organized in daily and short- and long-term planning

Responsibilities

Supports the development of concepts created by the Future Programming Committee to prepare them for implementation
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and the Future Programming Coordinators, supports the facilitation and coordination of future programming initiatives
Assists in the planning, leading, and direction of the Steering Committee in research and development
Researches and investigates educational and career programming, trends, and innovations, and applies them to New Trier’s context; conducts site visits in-person or virtually with schools across the country
Collaborates in creating presentations to be delivered at department meetings, staff meetings, Institute Days, and Board meetings, including regular communication with stakeholders
Communicates and collaborates with colleagues across the school and work areas, grade levels, and campuses, including department leaders and administrators
Develops a strong understanding of the District’s strategic objectives and initiatives (e.g., Characteristics of New Trier Graduate, Culture of Belonging, College and Career Pathways, etc)
Other duties as assigned