Digital Curriculum Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of top-tier ELAR digital curriculum that aligns with college readiness assessments and instructional best practices.

• Shape and implement the ELAR-specific product roadmap in accordance with the organization’s strategic objectives.

• Oversee the complete development of ELAR curriculum products, which includes lessons, assessments, practice items, passages, supplementary units, and teacher guides.

• Create and maintain detailed scope and sequences at both program and lesson levels.

• Supervise quality assurance cycles, content reviews, standards alignment, comprehensive testing, and the resolution of any issues.

• Ensure that ELAR content is well-organized, accurate, accessible, and subject to ongoing refinement.

• Integrate differentiation and accommodations, ensuring that digital content complies with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

• Maintain alignment with CollegeSpring pedagogy, organizational standards, and branding guidelines.

• Oversee the organization of digital files, standards mapping, and version control.

• Monitor progress, benchmarks, and milestones across various curriculum workstreams.

• Directly manage Digital Curriculum Specialists and Senior Specialists, offering coaching and fostering professional development.

• Onboard, manage, and ensure quality assurance for contractors and freelance contributors.

• Represent the ELAR curriculum in collaborative planning with Partner Success, Marketing, Data, and Senior Leadership teams.

• Collaborate with the Data team to identify curriculum needs and enhance product offerings.

• Stay informed about national and state-level trends in ELAR instruction, assessment policies, college readiness, and educational technology.

• Act as an ELAR subject matter expert for CollegeSpring and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Over 5 years of experience in ELAR curriculum development, instructional design, or a related field, with a proven impact on student outcomes.

• At least 2 years of ELAR instructional experience (grades 6-12) in a classroom, coaching, or curriculum-related role.

• Familiarity with standardized assessments and test-prep curricula, such as the SAT®, ACT®, or TSIA2.

• Proven success in managing curriculum portfolios and leading cross-functional projects from design to delivery.

• In-depth knowledge of ELAR pedagogy, college and career readiness standards, and assessment design.

• Proficient in Google Workspace.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital learning platforms.

• Strong project management abilities to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Commitment to educational equity and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels.

• Familiarity with AI-enhanced curriculum tools or adaptive content design.

• Experience in managing contractors or leading a small team.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.

• Capability to lift, carry, or transport educational or promotional materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

• 32 paid days of office closures.

• 15 days PTO in your first year.

• 5 sick days.

• 2 paid days to volunteer in your community.

• Inclusive paid family leave.

• Annual work from home reimbursement.

• Rare occasional travel.