We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to the privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.
Working from an office in Columbia, MD or a home-based position, the Manager of Curriculum Development is responsible for managing and supporting the development of curriculum in various disciplines for grades K-12. Reporting to the Vice President of Curriculum, the Manager supports and oversees the curriculum developers responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Manage a team of curriculum developers, enable career growth and professional development for direct reports, foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment among team members
Communicate effectively with curriculum development management, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
Contribute to the refinement and prioritization of curriculum development features to include definition and validation of proof of concept, validation and analysis of feedback on MVP, and identification and definition of strategic partner needs
Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum
Direct internal and vendor content development teams responsible for the full array of content development in support of creating, testing, and implementing new frameworks through content. Plan, organize, and align resources and people to ensure successful project execution
Demonstrate knowledge of state and national curriculum and NSQ standards
Manage course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards
Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders
Has knowledge of best practices within own area of specialty and how it integrates with related areas of the business
Direct the resolution of complex content area problems by applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Assist in strategic decisions that impact the business and help to influence decisions of senior leaders
Has a measurable long-term impact on the results of content (course) performance and how it influences learner outcomes
Identifies change initiatives for OBL curriculum and formulates strategies for effective change implementation across the organization and partner schools
Establish and maintain internal and external relationships conducive to achieving department and company objectives.
Work with third party content providers to ensure quality integration of assets into Pearson's learning platforms
Coach and manage both internal and external teams to aggressive and hard deadlines
Minimize exposure and risk on project portfolio, including development of contingency plans.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
Proven ability to lead a team, create a supportive work climate, and deliver results as a team
Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented; editing/proofreading/fact checking/ experience preferred
Proficient with education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems
Proficient with Microsoft® Office, Azure DevOps, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position can expect a starting salary range of $80,000-$85,000, and are eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organization: North America Connections
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to the privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.
Working from an office in Columbia, MD or a home-based position, the Manager of Curriculum Development is responsible for managing and supporting the development of curriculum in various disciplines for grades K-12. Reporting to the Vice President of Curriculum, the Manager supports and oversees the curriculum developers responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Manage a team of curriculum developers, enable career growth and professional development for direct reports, foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment among team members
Communicate effectively with curriculum development management, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
Contribute to the refinement and prioritization of curriculum development features to include definition and validation of proof of concept, validation and analysis of feedback on MVP, and identification and definition of strategic partner needs
Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum
Direct internal and vendor content development teams responsible for the full array of content development in support of creating, testing, and implementing new frameworks through content. Plan, organize, and align resources and people to ensure successful project execution
Demonstrate knowledge of state and national curriculum and NSQ standards
Manage course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards
Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders
Has knowledge of best practices within own area of specialty and how it integrates with related areas of the business
Direct the resolution of complex content area problems by applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Assist in strategic decisions that impact the business and help to influence decisions of senior leaders
Has a measurable long-term impact on the results of content (course) performance and how it influences learner outcomes
Identifies change initiatives for OBL curriculum and formulates strategies for effective change implementation across the organization and partner schools
Establish and maintain internal and external relationships conducive to achieving department and company objectives.
Work with third party content providers to ensure quality integration of assets into Pearson's learning platforms
Coach and manage both internal and external teams to aggressive and hard deadlines
Minimize exposure and risk on project portfolio, including development of contingency plans.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
Proven ability to lead a team, create a supportive work climate, and deliver results as a team
Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented; editing/proofreading/fact checking/ experience preferred
Proficient with education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems
Proficient with Microsoft® Office, Azure DevOps, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position can expect a starting salary range of $80,000-$85,000, and are eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organization: North America Connections