We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Curriculum and Instruction Designer to join our dynamic Solutions Research and Development Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional materials that enhance the educational experience. You will collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to create high-quality educational content that meets the needs of diverse learners. You will be responsible for developing instruction and curriculum solutions methodology and resources, leading training for internal sales and delivery teams, providing project support across client projects, and serving as internal and external subject matter expert.
- Develop Client Deliverables and Methodology
- Curriculum Development: Design and develop engaging, standards-aligned curriculum materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia resources.
- Instructional Design: Apply instructional design principles to create interactive and effective learning experiences that support various teaching methodologies and learning styles.
- Evaluation and Assessment: Develop and implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of instructional materials and make data-driven improvements.
- Continuous Improvement of Client Experience: Uncover trends, patterns, and insights to provide strategic recommendations for current and future client deliverables and overall project methodology.
- Continuous Improvement of Materials: Create templates and manage version control of the most up-to-date solutions resources.
- Support Delivery of Client Engagements
- Collaboration: Work closely with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional technologists to ensure the curriculum is relevant, accurate, and aligned with educational standards.
- Professional Development: Build training and support materials for educators on the use of curriculum materials and instructional strategies.
- Curriculum and Instruction Subject-Matter Expert: Work alongside the client-facing consultant delivery team and serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams with a clear understanding of client needs and opportunities for our organization to best support a healthy and lasting engagement.
- Business Development + Thought Leadership
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the K-12 education sector and collaborate with the Marketing and Sales Teams to develop innovative solutions to meet evolving client needs.
- Contribute valuable thought leadership and expertise to company strategies for client acquisition, including active participation in marketing campaigns and sales initiatives.
- Conduct research to stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities relevant to our clients and business objectives.
- Ability to scope and price various custom curriculum projects and oversee projects to make sure what the client is expecting is what we are delivering.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience in curriculum development and instructional design, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proven experience driving results in the K-12 education sector, with expertise in curriculum and instruction, including high-quality instructional materials or curriculum audits.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design models, learning theories, and educational technology.
- Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning materials for diverse populations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Experience facilitating professional development and strategy sessions, both virtually and in person, for diverse audiences including but not limited to teachers and school/district leaders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional project management, time management, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter.
- Willingness to travel (estimated 30-50%) for consulting engagements, research, professional development and company retreats.
85k-95k salary plus Bonus & Benefits
