Innovation Curriculum Coordinator (PK12)

Innovation Curriculum Coordinator (PK-12) The Canterbury School - 3.6 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Learning technology Teacher mentoring for professional development Bachelor's degree Teacher coaching Project leadership Adult learning Full Job Description DepartmentAcademic Leadership / PK12 Program InnovationReports ToHead of SchoolCollaborates Closely WithAssociate Head of School, Division Directors (Early Childhood/Lower School, Middle School, HighSchool), academic department chairs, Director of Learning Support and Wellness, library/media andtechnology personnel, counselors, advancement team, admissions/marketing, and faculty across PK12;also collaborates with students, families, and external partners.

Position SummaryCanterbury School seeks an exceptional, visionary, and highly experienced educator to serve asInnovation Curriculum Coordinator (PK12). This is a senior-level academic leadership role responsiblefor designing, advancing, and sustaining a coherent PK12 strategy for innovation in teaching andlearning across the School.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Innovation Curriculum Coordinator serves as a keystrategic partner in shaping Canterburys future-facing academic identity while honoring the Schoolsrigorous college-preparatory foundation. The Coordinator will lead the integration of educationaltechnology, artificial intelligence, STEAM, design thinking, and interdisciplinary, project-based learningacross divisions and departments. This role requires both intellectual leadership and practical execution.

The successful candidate must be able to move fluidly between vision-setting, faculty coaching,curriculum design, parent communication, program implementation, and long-range planning.

The Coordinator will work across traditional academic boundaries to support faculty and school leadersin creating meaningful, hands-on, inquiry-driven learning experiences that deepen student engagement,strengthen transfer of learning, and prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The idealcandidate is an expert practitioner, an accomplished coach of adults, a systems thinker, and an inspiringcommunicator who can build trust and momentum across a diverse school community.

Strategic Facilities and Program Design Leadership is central to this role. The Innovation CurriculumCoordinator will play a leading role in the visioning, planning, and implementation of Canterburys nextgenerationSTEAM/Innovation Center, helping shape the project from earliest concept and educationalspecifications through design collaboration, program planning, and launch readiness. This individual willensure that the physical environment, instructional model, and curricular experiences are developed intandem so that the Center is not simply a building, but a transformational engine for PK12 teaching andlearning. The Coordinator will also serve as a central contributor to the Schools next iteration of itsstrategic plan and campus master plan, particularly in areas related to academic innovation, futurereadylearning spaces, and program differentiation.

This role directly supports Canterburys mission to maximize the potential of young people through achallenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for livesof purpose, passion, and meaning. Artist. Athlete. Scholar.

Core ResponsibilitiesPK12 Innovation Vision, Strategy, and Program LeadershipDevelop and lead a coherent PK12 vision for innovation in teaching and learning that aligns withCanterburys mission, academic standards, and strategic priorities.

Translate institutional goals into actionable, phased innovation initiatives with clear timelines, successindicators, and accountability structures.

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of School and academic leadership team on the future ofcurriculum, pedagogy, learning environments, and student experience.

Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for innovation that are mission-aligned, developmentallyappropriate, and sustainable.

Help establish a shared language and framework for innovation across the School so faculty, families, andstudents understand both the purpose and the practice of the work.

Technology Integration and Responsible AI LeadershipLead the effective, ethical, and pedagogically sound integration of technology and AI tools across PK12classrooms to enhance teaching, deepen inquiry, and personalize learning.

Partner with faculty to ensure digital tools are used purposefully and in service of strong instructionaldesign, rather than as isolated add-ons.

Develop, implement, and regularly refine school-wide guidance for responsible AI use by students andfaculty, including considerations related to academic integrity, bias, privacy, age appropriateness, anddigital citizenship.

Evaluate emerging educational technologies and AI-enabled tools through a clear instructional lens,including pilot design, feedback collection, and recommendation processes.

Collaborate with relevant school personnel to support implementation, training, and adoption ofapproved platforms and tools.

Curriculum Innovation and Interdisciplinary Program DesignWork with faculty and academic leaders to design and implement interdisciplinary curriculum initiativesthat connect concepts and skills across subject areas and divisions.

Champion high-quality project-based and problem-based learning experiences that balance rigorouscontent mastery with creative application, collaboration, and real-world relevance.

Integrate design thinking, maker-centered learning, and iterative problem solving into PK12 curriculumplanning and instructional practice.

Support departments in revising units, assessments, and learning experiences to better reflectcontemporary competencies, including critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, andethical reasoning.

Help define what innovation looks like at Canterbury in ways that are distinctive, mission-consistent, andacademically credible.

STEAM Program Development and Experiential Learning ExpansionLead the ongoing development and alignment of STEAM programming across PK12, ensuring progression,coherence, and age-appropriate challenge.

Support and expand hands-on learning opportunities such as coding, robotics, engineering designchallenges, digital media creation, scientific inquiry, and maker projects.

Collaborate with division leaders and faculty to develop or strengthen electives, clubs, capstoneexperiences, innovation blocks, or other structures that allow students to pursue passion-driven work.

Ensure that STEAM and innovation experiences are inclusive and accessible, engaging a broad range oflearners and interests.

Assess program offerings for quality, relevance, and impact, and make recommendations for refinementor expansion.

STEAM Center Vision, Planning, and Launch LeadershipServe as a lead academic voice in the creation of Canterburys comprehensive STEAM/Innovation Center,helping shape the project from early concept through implementation and launch.

Partner with the Head of School, advancement team, architects, consultants, and school leadership todefine the educational vision, design principles, and programmatic priorities that should drive theCenters planning.

Develop educational specifications for the space, including flexible use zones, maker/design areas,collaboration spaces, technology infrastructure needs, safety considerations, storage, display/exhibitionopportunities, and age-appropriate PK12 access and progression.

Ensure the Centers design is driven by pedagogy and curriculum, not simply equipment acquisition oraesthetics.

Lead planning for the curricular experiences, faculty training, operational systems, and programstructures required to bring the Center to life in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Collaborate on phased implementation plans, including pilot programs, budget priorities, equipmentrecommendations, staffing considerations, and launch sequencing.

Help define how the STEAM/Innovation Center will function as a signature element of Canterburysacademic identity and long-term strategic differentiation.

Faculty Coaching, Professional Development, and Adult LearningDesign and deliver high-quality professional learning for faculty and staff related to technologyintegration, AI literacy, instructional design, project-based learning, interdisciplinary curriculum, andinnovation pedagogy.

Provide sustained instructional coaching to teachers across divisions, including co-planning, lessonredesign, classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and reflective follow-up.

Differentiate support for faculty based on experience, readiness, and role, while maintaining highexpectations for growth and implementation.

Curate and create practical faculty resources, guides, exemplars, and just-in-time supports thatstrengthen consistency and reduce implementation barriers.

Foster a culture of experimentation, professional curiosity, and continuous improvement while groundinginnovation work in evidence and student outcomes.

Curriculum Review, Alignment, and Academic Program ModernizationConduct ongoing review of existing PK12 curriculum and selected advanced offerings to identifyopportunities for modernization, deeper relevance, and stronger alignment with future-readycompetencies.

Partner with academic leaders to recommend updates to courses, unit structures, assessments, andinstructional pathways that preserve rigor while increasing authentic application and interdisciplinarylearning.

Support vertical alignment across divisions so that innovation experiences build progressively over timeand complement the Schools broader academic goals.

Ensure innovation efforts are integrated into the fabric of the academic program rather than existing asisolated initiatives.

Scheduling and Structural Design for InnovationCollaborate with school leadership to explore and design schedule and calendar structures that createmeaningful space for interdisciplinary work, innovation labs, project intensives, and cross-gradecollaboration.

Provide research-informed recommendations on scheduling models that support deeper learning andfaculty collaboration while remaining practical within Canterburys context.

Pilot and assess new structures when appropriate, including short-term intensives, thematic weeks,flexible blocks, or embedded innovation periods.

Strategic Planning and Master Planning ContributionPlay a central role in the Schools next strategic planning cycle, especially in articulating future-facingacademic priorities, innovation goals, and programmatic investments.

Contribute substantially to campus master planning conversations as the lead academic/programmaticvoice for innovation and STEAM learning environments.

Help ensure alignment among the Schools strategic plan, academic program goals, facilities planning, andfundraising priorities.

Provide research-informed recommendations about how space design, schedule design, and curriculardesign can work together to support Canterburys long-term mission and market distinction.

Student Engagement and Community LearningPartner with division leaders and faculty to design student-facing innovation experiences such asworkshops, design challenges, exhibitions, and interdisciplinary showcases.

Help create opportunities for students to experience creative problem solving, entrepreneurship,prototyping, and collaborative inquiry across grade levels.

Support parent education efforts that build understanding and trust around innovation initiatives,including sessions on digital citizenship, AI in education, and future-ready skills.

Communicate the purpose and value of innovation work in ways that are accessible, thoughtful, andaligned with Canterburys culture and expectations.

Communication, Change Management, and Culture BuildingServe as a visible and credible change leader who builds buy-in through clarity, transparency, relationship building,and consistent follow-through.

Communicate progress, goals, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders through updates,presentations, written communications, and program showcases.

Celebrate early wins and faculty leadership while addressing concerns thoughtfully and constructively.

Help cultivate a school culture in which innovation is understood as a disciplined, mission-driven processof improving student learning, not change for its own sake.

External Partnerships, Networking, and Institutional Advancement SupportIdentify, develop, and sustain partnerships with universities, industry professionals, nonprofitorganizations, and peer schools to enrich Canterburys innovation ecosystem.

Bring external expertise and opportunities into the School through guest speakers, mentorships,collaborative projects, and other mission-aligned experiences.

Stay connected to leading networks and professional communities in educational innovation andindependent schools to inform Canterburys ongoing work.

Collaborate with the Head of School and advancement team to articulate a compelling vision forinnovation initiatives, learning spaces, and programmatic investments in donor and grant conversations.

Contribute expertise to planning for future learning environments, makerspaces, or design labs so thatfacilities align with instructional goals and long-term program needs.

Professional Responsibilities and School LifeParticipate fully in faculty, divisional, and leadership meetings as appropriate to the role and provideregular updates to the Head of School and relevant school leaders.

Maintain current expertise in educational innovation, AI in education, instructional design, STEAMpedagogy, and change leadership through ongoing professional learning.

Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, and ethical practice.

Contribute positively to school culture and collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues acrossall divisions and departments.

Complete other duties as assigned in support of the Schools mission and the successful implementationof Canterburys academic innovation priorities.