At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.
Are you an educator transitioning out of the classroom? This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students, and still be part of a school community! Curriculum Associates seeks a Sr Content Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and/or coaching Mathematics or ELA, as well as experience designing professional learning content.
The Senior Content Developer for Professional Learning is charged with making sound content and creative decisions and offering solutions that will impact educator practice. In collaboration with the AVP, PL Portfolio and the Content Manager/Associate Director, the Strategy team, and the Digital Content team, this role maintains a coherent scope and sequence for professional learning offerings, define plans for future content development, and author content to support teachers, leaders, and coaches in enhancing their practices and implementing the program successfully.
This position may also be called upon to assist others in the organization with special projects, including designing internal training and supporting the product teams as needed. The role is collaborative and strategic yet highly task and detail oriented. Excellent writing skills are required.
The impact you'll have:
Research, write, review, and develop high-quality professional learning for on-site and online delivery that strengthens product implementations and impacts educator practice
Regularly collaborate with strategy team, program management, product development, professional learning (PL) specialists, digital content team and outside experts to conceptualize professional learning topics
Consider the broad scope of content and support to determine the best learning progression and delivery mechanisms for new content as well as refinement to existing content
Brainstorm innovative methods for digital content delivery alongside instructional designers to enhance educator’s access to point of use support within the program
Analyze and apply best practices in adult learning theory to professional learning, and current educational trends
Support Professional Learning Specialists in providing quality support to educators to ensure successful program implementation and student impact
Design and deliver internal presentations as needed
What we're looking for:
5+ years developing on-site and online professional learning courses and support materials for K–8 educators
Exceptional ability to conceptualize, synthesize, and execute content for a variety of media types and audiences
Vast experience with presentation, workflow, and instructional design software (such as Zoom, Smartsheet, Workfront, Camtasia, Articulate, Adobe Acrobat)
Understanding of pedagogy for both K–8 students and adult learners
Proven experience working with technology-based assessment and instruction
Ability to identify possible challenges and find solutions through thoughtful inquiry
Proven experience managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and independently
Receptivity to feedback and iterating on work to ensure educators and students receive the best products possible
Extraordinary organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of effective relationship management for successful collaboration between team members and with our thought partners
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, respond to multiple constituencies, and meet established deadlines
Capacity to work remotely and maintain virtual team best practices
Required Education and Experience:
Prior school-based coaching experience and/or instructional design experience in the EdTech space
MS/MA in English or Math Education preferred
Travel: Less than once per month
Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $60,750. - $99,750. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.
Application deadline: August 21, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.
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