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Curriculum Associates is seeking a Senior Content Developer for Literacy to design and create professional learning materials for educators, enhancing student outcomes through innovative literacy programs.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing high-quality professional learning content, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining a strategic scope and sequence for literacy offerings, and creating resources for effective classroom implementation.

Skills: Candidates should have a strong understanding of literacy instruction, experience in instructional design, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with design tools like Articulate and Adobe Suite.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in educator support material development and preferred MS/MA in Education with a focus on literacy or curriculum and instruction; bilingual fluency in Spanish is ideal.

Location: This position is based in Boston, MA, USA.

Compensation: $60750 - $99750 / Annually

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

The Senior Content Developer for Literacy is responsible for creating high-quality, research-based professional learning and educator support materials that drive teacher engagement and improve student outcomes. In collaboration with the AVP, PL Portfolio and the Literacy Content Manager, Implementation Manager, and Associate Director, the literacy product team, and the digital content team, this role leads the development and refinement of a strategic, coherent scope and sequence for literacy professional learning aligned to educator and field needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in literacy education and knows how to design effective learning experiences. This role balances strategic planning with hands-on development, and requires strong collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional written communication skills. We strongly prefer someone who is biliterate to be able to support development Spanish literacy content as well.

The impact you'll have:

• Design, develop, and write professional learning content (on-site and online) that supports the implementation of literacy products and enhances educator practice
• Define and maintain a high-quality scope and sequence for literacy professional learning offerings, ensuring alignment with program goals and educator needs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, field experts, content strategists, and instructional designers to conceptualize meaningful, field-informed professional learning experiences Apply best practices in adult learning theory and literacy pedagogy to design impactful professional learning that engages educators and drives program success
• Support implementation efforts by developing high-leverage educator resources and guidance documents for successful classroom use
• Partner with Professional Learning Specialists to ensure content is field-ready and impactful for teachers and students Innovate alongside the digital team to deliver content in accessible, interactive, and user-friendly digital formats
• Identify content needs based on user feedback and performance data, and propose responsive solutions for continuous improvement
• Participate in internal presentations and cross-departmental initiatives to elevate programming across the organization as needed

What we're looking for: 

• Deep understanding of literacy instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency
• 5+ years developing professional learning experiences and/or educator support materials
• Extensive experience with instructional design tools and platforms such as Articulate, Adobe Suite, Smartsheet, Camtasia, and Zoom
• Familiarity with both student-facing and adult-facing instructional models, with the ability to scaffold content for different learner needs and delivery formats
• Experience supporting field-facing teams to align content development with on-the-ground realities and challenges
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and quality assurance
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects independently, meeting deadlines, and balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, remote environment with a commitment to virtual collaboration and responsivenessI
• Ideally will also have bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, with demonstrated experience developing Spanish-language instructional or professional learning materials

Required Education and Experience: 

• Prior school-based coaching experience and/or instructional design experience in the EdTech space
• MS/MA in Education preferred, ideally with a focus in literacy or curriculum and instruction

Pay Range: This role’s range is $60,750 - $99,750. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits: Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and

basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

Application deadline: September 26, 2025. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.