Curriculum Specialist, Literacy Team

Learning A-Z • Full-time • Remote (Remote from United States of America) • 3w ago

Fast Facts

Join our US-based team as a Curriculum Specialist for Literacy, focusing on K-5 reading programs and curriculum design. This remote position emphasizes collaboration, quality, and the effective use of educational technology.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include writing instructional content, maintaining documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing literacy instruction insights, and utilizing AI tools for content drafting.

Skills: Required skills include expertise in curriculum design, proficiency with educational technology, excellent communication abilities, and a strong focus on detail and quality.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Education or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including K-5 literacy instruction and educational technology, are preferred.

Location: This job is fully remote, requiring residency in the United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $90,000.

Job Location: Remote, US. You must reside and work in the US for this position.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Curriculum Specialist in the area of reading instruction and curriculum design at the K-5 level with experience in educational technology. Working as part of a team of content designers, the Curriculum Specialist will operate as a subject matter expert in instructional content for a K-5 reading program.

The Curriculum Specialist will be responsible for:

Supporting strategic curriculum objectives for literacy content development in alignment with established parameters.
Enabling effective systems and processes by maintaining documentation and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to support efficient and high-quality workflows.

The Curriculum Specialist will demonstrate an ability to work on fast-paced projects that require adherence to deadlines, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and drive for quality.

Job Responsibilities:

Write new and enhanced instructional content for curriculum programs, according to specifications, with attention to factors impacting equity and accessibility for students
Create and maintain documentation related to activity design and development
Utilize approved AI-enabled tools and processes for efficient content drafting
Contribute to the process of content production by completing content entry, participating in audio production, and reviewing new product content
Contribute to the creation of curriculum-related resources and responses for customer-facing teams
Collaborate with vendors and contractors on assigned projects as needed
Participate in product-research projects including reviewing student data, educator feedback, and user-study protocols and results
Conduct literature reviews and consolidate information from industry leaders related to the educational goals for curriculum enhancements
Maintain knowledge of literacy research and school-based application and trends through ongoing professional development and intentionally applies that knowledge to content design

Job Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Education or related field required
3+ years relevant work experience, with at least one year writing instructional content for education-technology curriculum programs
Experience providing literacy instruction in a K-5 school setting
Knowledge of technology-enabled tools for content production, including experience using a content management system preferred
Knowledge of the science of reading development and instruction, language development and instruction for multilingual learners, culturally responsive teaching principles, and Elementary Education
Proficiency in using digital tools for coordinating workflow and documenting plans and outcomes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
A track record of quality work and excellent references

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.