Website St. Joseph Academy San Marcos, California
Director of Curriculum
St. Joseph Academy | Independent Classical Catholic School | TK–12
St. Joseph Academy seeks an experienced, passionate and mission-driven Director of Curriculum to lead and strengthen our classical Catholic academic program. This is a key leadership role for an educator who loves Catholic intellectual tradition, understands classical education, has significant classroom experience, is deeply faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and thrives on partnering with teachers to bring excellent curriculum to life in the classroom.
Position Overview
The Director of Curriculum oversees all aspects of the academic program from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. You will ensure every resource and approach aligns with Catholic teaching and classical pedagogy, support teachers in strong implementation, design meaningful professional development, assist with accreditation, and help showcase our distinctive academic program to prospective families.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Leadership & Classroom Implementation
Research, evaluate, and recommend classical Catholic curriculum and instructional materials consistent with Catholic teaching and classical pedagogy, abiding by school guidelines and standards
Ensure strong curriculum scope, sequence, rigor , and vertical alignment from TK-12
Lead the adoption process, including gathering teacher input and ordering samples
Manage the full lifecycle of curriculum materials: purchasing, inventory, distribution, repair, and replacement (TK–12)
Maintain and organize a centralized Google Drive repository of curricular resources, unit plans, assessments, and teacher-created materials that can be readily shared with new teachers; regularly gather updated resources from current teachers and ensure all files remain current and accessible
Partner closely with teachers to support effective implementation through coaching, modeling, observation feedback, and ongoing collaboration, ensuring instruction is developmentally appropriate from early childhood through young adulthood.
Review student grades and academic performance data to identify trends, areas of struggle, and opportunities for improved curriculum integration and instructional support; use these insights to guide teacher conversations and inform adjustments
Respond to classroom feedback and make thoughtful adjustments throughout the year
Professional Development
Design, coordinate, and help deliver high-quality professional development focused on curriculum, classical pedagogy, and Catholic intellectual formation
Organize training for new and existing programs so teachers feel confident and well-supported
Accreditation Support
Assist with accreditation work, especially curriculum and instruction sections (WASC or equivalent)
Prepare documentation, evidence, and reports; participate in related meetings and follow-up
Open House & Promotional Support
Support Open House and other school events by preparing curriculum displays, materials, and talking points that clearly communicate the beauty and rigor of our classical Catholic program
Collaboration & Leadership
Actively contribute to leadership and faculty meetings
Maintain clear records of curriculum decisions, inventories, and trainings
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the school’s mission
Who We’re Looking For
A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church, with a deep love for the Church and fidelity to the Magisterium.
Deep understanding of (and enthusiasm for) the Catholic intellectual tradition and the formative purpose of Catholic classical education TK-12
Background/and or expertise in pedagogy and/or child development grades TK-12 preferred
Experience in curriculum selection, development, or instructional coaching—ideally in an independent, classical, Catholic school setting
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage materials and processes across TK–12
A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust and partnership with teachers and students. Can mentor and support teachers while maintaining high academic expectations
Understands that curriculum should form students to recognize and pursue Truth, Goodness and Beauty and that education is fundamentally about formation- forming students intellectually, morally, spiritually, and culturally
Clear, professional communication skills
Substantial classroom teaching experience, strongly preferred
Master’s Degree or higher preferred
Why Join St. Joseph Academy
You will play a central role in shaping the intellectual and spiritual formation of students in a faithfully Catholic, classical environment. You will help ensure that St. Joseph Academy’s curriculum does more than transmit information. It should teach students how to think, how to communicate, how to recognize the unity of truth, and ultimately how to order their lives toward God. This position offers the chance to work closely with dedicated teachers, strengthen an already strong academic program, and help families discover the distinctive education we offer.
To Apply
If you are a faithful Catholic educator who loves classical education, excellent teaching, and working alongside teachers to build an exceptional academic program, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé of CV, and a brief statement of your educational philosophy (with particular attention to classical and Catholic education) to delatorreb@sjaclassical.org
To apply for this job email your details to delatorreb@sjaclassical.org