K-5 Curriculum Specialist

Why we need you

Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of K-5 Curriculum Specialist. 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. A successful candidate will be experienced in product and program strategy, user experience, life cycle management, and brand integrity. This is a remote position, and candidates must reside in the U.S. More information about location and travel can be found below.

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. The K-5 Curriculum Specialist supports this goal by ensuring that acquired and integrated curricula are as comprehensive, data-driven, and impactful as possible.

The K-5 Curriculum Specialist will report to the Assistant Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction, and work 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.

You can read more about the requirements, competencies, goals, and responsibilities below. We'd love to have you join us!

This is important

We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!

Here are your priorities in the first year:

• You will create and refine 3-4 libraries of curriculum universal instructional materials that translate partner curricula into research-aligned, meaningful learning experiences while maintaining instructional integrity and alignment to Springboard’s instructional framework.
• You will ensure 100% of literacy and math instructional products demonstrate clear vertical progression, alignment to math and literacy standards, and coherent instructional design across grades, subjects, and product experiences.
• You will actively contribute to at least 4 cross-functional product development initiatives by incorporating stakeholder feedback, collaborating effectively through the co-development process, and meeting agreed-upon project milestones.
• You will proactively implement 3 instructional improvements or product enhancements informed by implementation data, research, and emerging best practices to strengthen the quality, usability, and impact of instructional products.

Here are your responsibilities within and beyond the first year:

• You will 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.
• You will autonomously drive end-to-end project management and execution for multiple curriculum development initiatives.
• • Support instructional product development from initial requests through final delivery, balancing priorities, timelines, quality, and implementation needs.
  • Exercise sound instructional and design judgment to independently move work forward, anticipate risks, identify solutions, and maintain initiative.
• You will design innovative instructional approaches and product features informed by the Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive design principles that improve teaching, learning, and family engagement.
• • Prototype, test, and refine innovative solutions that strengthen Springboard’s instructional portfolio and expand the impact of our products over time.
  • Explore emerging research, instructional practices, and educational technologies to inform product innovation and continuous improvement.
• You will effectively collaborate across teams to build cohesive instructional products that meet educator and learner needs.
• • Incorporate educator, student, family, and partner profiles and feedback to strengthen instructional products and improve usability.
  • Contribute instructional expertise during collaborative design sessions, curriculum reviews, and iterative development cycles to strengthen instructional products.
• You will continuously improve instructional products by using research and data to strengthen quality and impact.
• • Analyze implementation data, educator feedback, assessment results, and user research to identify opportunities for product improvement.
  • Evaluate instructional products for instructional quality, accessibility, coherence, alignment, and overall effectiveness.
  • Recommend and implement improvements that enhance learner outcomes, educator experience, and long-term product sustainability.

What you offer us

Here are the competencies and requirements we expect the right candidate to have:

• Product & Program Strategy: You translate user feedback into prioritized improvements, balancing customer needs, strategic value, and capacity while guiding innovations that align development with market needs and organizational goals.
• User Experience: You design instructional materials that are easy to navigate and use, resolving points of confusion in layout, structure, and flow to enable clear, intuitive use for educators, students, and families.
• Instructional Integrity and Coherence: You translate Springboard's vision into clear design principles, structures, and quality criteria, ensuring materials are tightly aligned to priority standards, grounded in research, and sequenced coherently for consistent, high-quality learning experiences across contexts.
• Life Cycle Management: You guide math and literacy curriculum products and features through design, validation, and launch, completing components and updates per design specifications and technical standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Brand Integrity: You deliver error-free, high-quality curriculum products and features that uphold and further the Springboard Collaborative brand, inspiring investment and ensuring mission consistency across all channels and stakeholders.
• Evidence-Based Insights & Data Literacy: You interpret data sets to identify causes behind shifts and trends and generate actionable insights that drive curriculum design and development.
• Strategic Alignment: You ensure daily outputs and individual tasks connect to the organization's long-term roadmap and priorities, asking clarifying questions to understand the broader context of organizational shifts.
• You have 5+ years of experience creating curricula for grades K-5 math and literacy.
• You have a proven track record of positively impacting family engagement in a K-12 educational setting.
• You have experience working in ed-tech or the curriculum development space.

It would also be nice if you had:

• You have a Master’s degree in education.
• Experience working with large U.S. public school districts.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (i.e. Agile or Waterfall frameworks)
• Experience working as an elementary school classroom teacher and/or instructional coach.

While this description provides an overview of the goals and responsibilities of the K-5 Curriculum Specialist, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to evolving needs in an entrepreneurial environment

What we offer you

Compensation

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