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Director, Content Development

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Learning A-Z is seeking a Director of Content Development to oversee the creation of high-quality, preK-6 educational resources while managing a team and collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with pedagogical standards and business goals.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Develop strategies for content creation, oversee project teams, ensure alignment with educational best practices, manage project budgets, and lead the Content Development team.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Extensive experience in preK-6 content development, knowledge of literacy standards, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in content management software.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years in educational publishing or EdTech, experience managing teams, and knowledge of preK-6 pedagogy; preferred master's degree and teaching experience.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: This is a remote position distributed across the United States.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.



Job Overview:

Learning A-Z is hiring a Director of Content Development to manage a team that is responsible for developing high-quality, research-based preK-6 educational print and digital educational resources for Learning A-Z’s suite of products, ensuring that content incorporates the pedagogical and project vision according to Learning A-Z standards of excellence and efficiency.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning Design & Content Development, the Director of Content Development will strategize to plan and execute complex projects with internal and/or external team members with a focus on aligning to established guidelines for pedagogical and classroom best practices. This position may serve as the Content Development lead on projects and provides actionable feedback for content deliverables.

The Director of Content Development partners with leaders across the organization to align on expectations and ensure the business goals are met.

Job Responsibilities:

Content Development Strategy and Execution

  • Develop and oversee approaches to preK-6 content creation that represent and align with the Learning A-Z product development process, prioritizing cost, output, efficiency, and speed to market.
  • Ensure that content reflects classroom best practices, pedagogical research, and aligns with or exceeds industry standards and market needs.
  • Direct project teams to create all aspects of in-product content, including teacher- and student-facing resources, web copy, translations, copyediting, and accessibility content.
  • Estimate Content Development effort (time, cost) to inform project budgets and timelines, and ensure Content Development teams are properly resourced to execute on assigned projects and ongoing product maintenance and enhancements.

Leadership and Management

  • Lead and develop the Content Development team to build a strong, business-oriented group well-versed in both editorial and educational practices, recruiting and hiring managers and individual contributors as needed.
  • Recruit and support onboarding of content development vendors, contractors, and academic advisors as needed, including the creation of RFPs and contracts.
  • Support team members in developing career growth paths aligned to personal professional development goals and business needs; provide training and professional development opportunities as needed.
  • Stay abreast of educational and industry trends and shares learnings and key information with team.

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Senior Director of Learning Design & Content Development, other department leaders, and Product Management to articulate the content vision and scope.
  • Work with the Senior Director of Learning Design & Content Development to develop relevant aspects of the department’s annual budget and manage to budget targets.
  • Support the Content Development team in working closely with the Learning Design team to build and implement guidelines, prototypes, instructional blueprints, and related artifacts.
  • Collaborate with Project Management to ensure efficient workflows and other product development processes.
  • Partner with Finance to track internal and external project costs.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, English, literacy, journalism, or related field.
  • 10+ years content development experience in preK-6 educational publishing or EdTech, including a minimum of 3 years managing content or editorial teams.
  • Proven ability to coordinate and lead content development efforts, including vetting, hiring, training, and managing vendors and contractors.
  • Expert level knowledge of editorial and content development practices for creating print, blended, and digital educational resources, including necessary documentation and iterative development processes.
  • Expert level knowledge of preK-6 national and state literacy standards and vertical progressions.
  • Proven background in creating grade-appropriate preK-6 texts based on specific criteria.
  • Deep understanding of preK-6 pedagogy, learning science, and culturally responsive teaching, and experience incorporating in student- and teacher-facing educational resources.
  • Knowledge of the competitive landscape of preK-6 supplemental and core curriculum products.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of writing and grammar.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
  • Aptitude for learning new project and content management software.

Preferred

  • 2+ years K-6 classroom teaching experience.
  • Master’s degree or higher in education, English, literacy, journalism, or related field.
  • Experience with leading teams to develop K-2 foundational skills content.
  • Experience with preK-6 assessment development.
  • Experience with waterfall and agile workflows.

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Learning A-Z, you’ll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in today’s world.

We’ve been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.learninga-z.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.

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.

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Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 markets. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the educatio...

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