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 6–12.
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 6–8) and Art 3 (ages 9–12), 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 pathways
Lesson & 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 throughout
Teacher 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 quality
Testing, 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 children
Qualifications
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 6–12
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 environment
Preferred
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 systems
Success Metrics
Curriculum Development
On-time delivery of semester curriculum
Quality and scalability of curriculum systems
Launch readiness by August/September 2026
Student Engagement
Retention and re-enrollment trends
Parent satisfaction and student participation levels
Operational Effectiveness
Instructor ease-of-use ratings
Reduction in cross-location inconsistency
Teacher training adoption rates
Innovation & Brand Impact
Strength of Kidcreate's differentiated educational positioning
Expansion readiness for future programs
Contribution to franchise growth and brand value
Compensation & 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.