K-5 Curriculum Specialist

Company Overview Springboard Collaborative closes the opportunity gap by closing the gap between home and school. By enlisting families as teaching partners, Springboard increases students' access to instructional time, thereby improving learning outcomes. We envision a world in which educators and families work together to help children unlock their full potential. Since our founding in 2012, we have grown Springboard's reach from 40 to more than 100,000 students in over 300 Title 1 schools. Springboard's work has been featured by Forbes, NPR, and the New York Times (twice). Nationally, Springboard Collaborative is the only organization to have cracked the code on equipping marginalized families to teach reading at home. Job Title K-5 Curriculum Specialist Remote Location Remote - United States (Any location within the United States) Job Overview The K-5 Curriculum Specialist will be responsible for selecting evidence-based classroom materials and supporting teachers in implementing and integrating those materials with fidelity in our programming. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction, and works as part of the Products & Services Team. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team to maximize the impact of a rapidly growing organization. Job Responsibilities Design high-quality instructional products that translate Springboard's instructional vision into engaging learning experiences for students, educators, and families Use deep content knowledge in literacy and mathematics to develop research-based K–5 literacy and mathematics instructional products Apply evidence-based instructional practices, academic standards, learning progressions, and assessment knowledge to ensure instructional integrity, coherence, and rigor Develop instructional products that are intuitive, accessible, and designed for successful implementation across diverse partner contexts Autonomously drive end-to-end project management and execution for multiple curriculum development initiatives Design innovative instructional approaches and product features informed by the Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive design principles Effectively collaborate across teams to build cohesive instructional products that meet educator and learner needs Continuously improve instructional products by using research and data to strengthen quality and impact Requirements 5+ years of experience creating curricula for grades K-5 math and literacy Proven track record of positively impacting family engagement in a K-12 educational setting Experience working in ed-tech or the curriculum development space Product & Program Strategy: Ability to translate user feedback into prioritized improvements User Experience: Design instructional materials that are easy to navigate and use Instructional Integrity and Coherence: Translate vision into clear design principles and quality criteria Life Cycle Management: Guide curriculum products through design, validation, and launch Evidence-Based Insights & Data Literacy: Interpret data sets to generate actionable insights Strategic Alignment: Ensure daily outputs connect to the organization's long-term roadmap Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in education Experience working with large U.S. public school districts Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile or Waterfall frameworks) Experience working as an elementary school classroom teacher and/or instructional coach Compensation & Benefits Bonus Program: Eligible for Springboard's bonus program Medical Insurance: Cash stipend for those who waive coverage, options include PPO and High Deductible/HSA Disability Coverage: Fully covered short & long-term disability Retirement: 403(b) retirement contributions matching up to 6% of salary after 12 months PTO: Four weeks (20 days) annually, available from the start of the calendar year Holidays: All 11 federal holidays, two extra floating holidays, weekdays between December 25th - January 1st, Election Day, and birthday Sick Days: No cap on sick days Paid Leave: Parental Leave (12 weeks after 6 months), Marriage Leave (5 days) Technology: Springboard laptop and optional monitor Professional Development: $2,000/year personal & professional development funding Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for stress/anxiety, finance, law, family, substance abuse, grief, and more Location & Travel This role can be performed remotely from any location within the United States. Quarterly travel to participate in team and org-wide retreats is required. Springboard Collaborative's headquarters office is in Philadelphia, PA. How to Apply Springboard Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is at the core of what we do. If you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications listed! This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government

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