I build infrastructure necessary to help cityWILD achieve their mission of engaging diverse youth in personal development, community engagement, and connection to the outdoors. I use the lens of the outdoors and nature to teach leadership skills and self-empowerment.
CAREER
Instructional Coordinators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$66,970
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.9% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Master's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Instructional Coordinators Do
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Other Job Titles Instructional Coordinators May Have
Curriculum Coordinator, Curriculum Director, Curriculum Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction Director, Education Specialist, Instructional Designer, Instructional Systems Specialist, Instructional Technologist, Learning Development Specialist, Program Administrator
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I consider myself the VP of Sales for our company, so I go to a lot of conferences and events to demo our product and generate interest among faculty and students. I also do a lot of research and development on the marketing side of things like using influencer marketing, social media, etc. in order to help grow our business. I also do a lot of fundraising.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Instructional Coordinators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (49%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Reinforce positive messages about yourself and limit the negative self-talk that can pull you down. Surround yourself by people that care about you and will support you when things get rough; mentors, therapists, counselors, teachers, etc.
My time as a teacher has given me valuable insight into what teachers and students need, which has made the product development side of my business easier. Coaching sports has also helped prepare me for my role as CEO and leading people effectively. Playing sports or being on a team prepares you for a lot of things in business. Have an understanding of marketing, PR, sales, and social media. Those areas are hugely important when starting a business and helping it succeed.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
You must begin to develop leadership skills. They must learn to speak up when they don't understand something and to think critically to be able to problem solve.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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