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About Us:  

Simon Wiesenthal Center(SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through itsMuseums of Tolerance,Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world. 

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide. 

The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is seeking a mission-driven Curriculum Content Specialist to join its Content & Learning Team. This role is central to the design and authorship of standards-aligned, pedagogically rigorous curriculum and educational content that is emotionally resonant, historically grounded, and reflective of the Museum’s core values: empathy, justice through civic engagement, critical thinking, and the transformative power of testimony.

The Curriculum Content Specialist is primarily responsible for writing and developing curriculum-based educational materials for K–12 and youth-facing audiences, including lesson plans, multi-session curricula, educator guides, and student-facing resources. This role requires a strong foundation in curriculum writing, instructional design, and educational storytelling, with the ability to translate complex historical and moral content into accessible, engaging learning experiences.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Content & Learning, the Project Manager, and the Moriah Films liaison, the Curriculum Content Specialist brings educational vision to life—crafting curriculum that supports facilitators, deepens historical inquiry, and empowers learners to engage critically with issues of hate, antisemitism, and human rights.

• Research, write, and revise high-quality, curriculum-based lesson plans, unit outlines, workshop guides, and educational toolkits for K–12 audiences.
• Author original curriculum that aligns with MOT’s pedagogical pillars, learning objectives, and theory of change.
• Translate complex historical content into age-appropriate, inquiry-driven instructional materials that support discussion, reflection, and civic engagement.
• Design curriculum that incorporates experiential learning, primary sources, testimony, and reflective practice.
• Develop educator-facing materials—including facilitator guides, learning objectives, assessment prompts, and scaffolding tools—to support effective implementation.

• Design curriculum that offers multiple entry points for learners with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.
• Apply best practices in instructional design, including backward design, essential questions, and measurable learning outcomes.
• Ensure curriculum materials are accessible, clearly structured, and adaptable for classroom, museum, and virtual learning environments.

• Apply trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-oppressive frameworks in all curriculum writing.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with best practices in Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights pedagogy.
• Uphold narrative responsibility, emotional complexity, and historical accuracy across all written materials.

• Partner with the Project Manager to align curriculum development with project timelines, milestones, and review cycles.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure curriculum content supports program goals while maintaining alignment with MOT’s mission and educational standards.
• Coordinate with the Process & Operations Officer to ensure curriculum documentation and versioning are maintained across projects.

• Serve as a key partner in adapting Moriah Media films and assets into curriculum-aligned educational resources.
• Write discussion guides, lesson extensions, and reflective activities that integrate media into structured learning experiences.
• Ensure historical fidelity and emotional resonance are preserved while translating media into classroom-ready curriculum.

• Participate in internal and external curriculum review processes; incorporate feedback from historians, educators, and subject-matter experts.
• Edit and proofread curriculum materials for clarity, tone, accessibility, and instructional coherence.
• Ensure consistency of voice, pedagogical approach, and quality across all curriculum deliverables.

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Education, History, Jewish Studies, English, Social Justice, or Museum Education. 
• Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in educational content creation, adult learning, or public humanities programs. 
• Demonstrated experience creating content for educators, adult learners, or intergenerational audiences. 
• Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti-bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued. 

Skills 

• Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills. 
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed design. 
• Ability to distill complex or emotionally charged topics into clear, engaging, and age-appropriate content. 
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and timelines with collaborative teams. 

Technology 

• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus. 

Values & Disposition 

• Deep commitment to the Museum’s mission and educational vision. 
• Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and emotional intelligence. 
• Collaborative, responsive to feedback, and committed to reflective practice. 

Our Benefits: 

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.