Director Curriculum Development - Madison, United States - Pearson

Pearson Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Company description:

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 with 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.

The PVS Curriculum and Student Outcomes product organization strives to provide curriculum that is effective, engaging, compliant, and data-enriched.

It enables the achievement of student outcomes by providing curriculum, accessible and actionable data and insights, and features and functionality that empower teachers, caretakers, and the students themselves.

Role Description:

Working from home or from one of Pearson's US-based offices, the Director of Curriculum Development is responsible for the development of curriculum in various disciplines for grades K–12.

Reporting to the Vice President of Curriculum, the Director leads the teams responsible for designing, developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum used by over 100K students in over 30 states each year.

The Director will be responsible for the overall content quality and authoring practices with oversight of functional managers and the respective teams responsible for the end-to-end development of curriculum, including Content Frameworks, Content Development, Editorial/Rights and Permissions, Multimedia, and Curriculum Small Wins.

The Director of Curriculum Development will be a leader in the curriculum and student outcomes product organization, working closely with the Director of Development Management, Directors of Product Management, and Director of Instructional Partners and contributing directly to the strategy and direction of the broader team.

They will develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues throughout PVS, particularly those in efficacy and research, sales and proposals, and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a background in curriculum development and virtual education or educational technology. They will have demonstrated success in supervising and supporting individual contributors and people managers.

Responsibilities

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Develop and manage a high-performing team of functional managers centered around a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Support and enable career growth and professional development, with succession planning in mind.

Set and manage high performance expectations for the curriculum department through support and supervision of functional managers and the teams they lead.

Establish and implement success criteria for the curriculum development organization. Ensure curriculum development support documentation and training is aligned to and equips team to achieve those success criteria.

Direct regular evaluation and revision of support documentation and training as needed to support the success of internal and external development teams and to stay aligned with industry best practices and innovations.

Foster a community of trust and engagement through consistent communication and transparency around strategic direction and decision-making. Develop and maintain a connection to the people in your organization and an understanding of the work they do.

Employ data analysis, understanding of the business context, judgment, and appropriate approaches (e.g. authoritative, consensus building) to make effective, timely decisions. Own the communication, stakeholder management, and outcomes of your decisions.

Support the Director of Development Management and the project management team in evaluating, establishing, and managing development partners.

Stay up-to-date with the PVS product roadmap and strategy to ensure the curriculum development teams are informed, equipped, and empowered to be successful.

Support the effective use of Pearson curriculum and seek out and respond to customer feedback through collaboration with the instructional partner, product marketing, and training and go-to-market teams.

Represent PVS and the curriculum department in customer engagements, e.g. school leader meetings; school board meetings; department of education meetings; sales presentations.

Represent PVS and the curriculum department at internal and external conferences including preparing and delivering presentations.

Lead the effective implementation, integration, and execution of department initiatives, including the responsible adoption of Generative AI; school-dedicated curriculum teams; and others, and of company initiatives, as part of the larger Pearson content development community of practice

Oversee process improvements and change management.

Facilitate conflict resolution and relationship development with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders

Qualifications

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Master's degree in Education or related field desired

Minimum of 10 years of experience in curriculum development or related functional areas

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the US K-12 education space, with at least 3 years in virtual learning preferred

Proven ability as a second-line manager, with success in developing managers and in driving their teams' outcomes

Thorough understanding of K-12 academic standards and requirements, and their application in public institutions

Familiarity with current and proposed state legislation as it pertains to curriculum, virtual education, K-12 schools, etc.

Advanced knowledge of education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems

Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office, Azure Dev Ops, Google Suite, 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

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range begins at $140,000.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.

We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.

To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company:

Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education.

Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions:
Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging.

We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.

Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.

People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job:

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Organization:

Virtual Learning

Schedule:

FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type:

Remote

Req ID
:

15823

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