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How much do entry level curriculum development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level curriculum development in the United States is $73,003.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level curriculum development job?

An entry level curriculum development job typically involves assisting in the creation, organization, and evaluation of educational materials and lesson plans under the guidance of more experienced curriculum developers. Responsibilities may include researching educational standards, helping design instructional content, and reviewing teaching resources to ensure they meet learning objectives. These roles are ideal for recent graduates or those new to the field, offering opportunities to learn about curriculum design while supporting teachers and educational institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level curriculum developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Curriculum Developer, you need a solid grasp of instructional design principles, knowledge of educational standards, and typically a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), content authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and basic assessment software is beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication are important soft skills for creating engaging and effective learning materials. These skills and qualifications ensure that instructional content meets learner needs, supports educational goals, and aligns with institutional requirements.

What are some typical projects or tasks an entry level curriculum developer might work on during their first year?

As an entry-level curriculum developer, you’ll often assist with creating lesson plans, developing educational resources, and aligning materials with learning standards. You may also help review and revise existing curriculum based on feedback from teachers or subject matter experts. Collaboration is common—you’ll likely work closely with senior developers, educators, and sometimes instructional designers to ensure the curriculum meets both academic goals and learner needs. These experiences help you build foundational skills and gain exposure to the full curriculum development process, paving the way for future advancement.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Curriculum Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,003 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$33.46 - $51.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


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Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's Nursing Education team is looking to add a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to its talented and compassionate team of caregivers. This position plays a vital role in educating entry-level nursing support caregivers by ensuring that they provide safe, high-quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are adaptable and would like to advance their career growth opportunities withinClevelandClinic. Within this role, there are many opportunities for NPDS Lead and Education Manager roles. There are also many opportunities to develop as an educator, particularly with the Essentials Program for Health Professions Educators.
This position is a blended role, with 0.5 FTE serving as a Staff Nurse and 0.5 FTE serving as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) within the Main Campus Emergency Department. Candidates must possess strong emergency nursing skills and clinical expertise to support patient care in a fast-paced ED environment. Responsibilities will also include onboarding and supporting new hires through education, training and professional development initiatives.

A caregiver in this position worksfull-time| days| 7:00am-7:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Design, direct, implement,andevaluateeducational offerings based on knowledge,skillsand learning levels of nursing staff.

  • Identifylearningneeds and desires of nursing personnel.

  • Developandutilizeappropriate evaluationsystems todeterminethe effectiveness of educational activities.

  • Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute and Ambulatory Nursing,CCFand the communityregardingprofessional nursingpracticeand roles.

  • Assistin the development of department specific orientation and competencies.Assistsdepartments in orientation of staff.

  • Developandmaintaina cataloging system for tracking and retrieval of all available teaching-learning resources.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing(BSN)

  • Master'sDegree in nursingwith a non-nursingBachelor'sdegree is acceptable

  • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Twoyearsrecent nursing experience required withdemonstratedclinicalexpertiseto include clinical nursing experience, preceptor, BCLS orACLSinstructor

  • Demonstrated knowledge of educationmethodologysuch as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructionaldesign,and principles of adult learning

  • Someone who has worked with unlicensed caregivers inpreviousrole(s)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Master's Degree

  • Certification in specialty

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

  • Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

  • Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

  • Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

  • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).


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