CURRICULUM MANAGER – ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Are you looking for the chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products?

Do you want to work for a company that makes a positive impact on communities across the country?

Does being a member of a highly creative and encouraging team environment interest you?

If you answered “yes” to these questions then you should be working for Apex Learning!

Apex Learning is looking for an English Language Arts Curriculum Manager to join our creative, dynamic, and supportive Content Development team based out of our Seattle office. This is a great opportunity to work in an environment that encourages employee growth and development at a company that is truly passionate about making a difference for students by contributing to their future.

Our new Curriculum Manager will be responsible for all products within the English Language Arts area.  The Curriculum Manager establishes and oversees the instructional design vision for all products in their product family based on curriculum research, best practices, and sound pedagogy.  The Curriculum Manager is responsible for ensuring the consistency and quality of instruction and of the learner experience for all products within the English Language Arts area.  The Curriculum Manager provides leadership and mentoring for curriculum staff working within their curricular area to ensure that all products within the designated domain maintain Apex Learning's expectations for quality. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Articulates the research, instructional approach, and development history of the products within the designated curricular area for internal and at times external customers.

·         Establishes and oversees the instructional design vision for courses and solutions within a designated curricular area across all the product lines.

·         Establishes design standards and provides design documentation for all aspects of a product based on curriculum research, best practices, pedagogy, and the developmental needs of the target audience.

·         Serves as the internal expert for current digital curriculum design and best practices for standards-driven instructional design and active learning in the designated curricular area.

·         Partners with the Instructional Designer to advise and guide the instructional design of all products within the curricular area, particularly new solutions and other strategic products.

·         Assumes responsibility for the instructional integrity of products within the designated curricular area.

·         In conjunction with the core team, ensures that instructional content for the product meets business requirements and that the product is standards driven, educationally sound, and meets the needs of the customers and students we serve.

·         Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with a specific project including product budget, on time delivery and quality to meet the business requirements for the product or project.

·         Recruits, trains, and mentors curriculum staff in the designated curricular area to ensure professional growth, product consistency, and overall adherence to Apex Learning's hallmarks for online digital content.

·         Recruits content writers, subject matter experts and curricular resources and partners with the Instructional Designer to train resources, review content, and monitor quality and on time delivery of all instructional content in the curricular area.

·         Establishes, monitors, and maintains a master resource plan to ensure all solutions within the designated curricular area have the appropriate resources to meet the product requirements.

·         Maintains a network of writers and curriculum experts to ensure timely resourcing and consistent quality across products in the curricular area.

·         Monitors health, quality, and effectiveness of existing products and recommends maintenance to ensure all content in the assigned area remains factually accurate and meets current market expectations. 

·         Other Duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS   

·         Advanced Degree in English Language Arts required. Graduate work in secondary education in English Language Arts, Instructional Design, or closely related field strongly preferred.

·         Bachelor's Degree and graduate work in secondary education in English Language Arts, Instructional Design, or closely related field required; advanced degree in English Language Arts required.

·         Comprehensive understanding of English Language Arts curriculum via teaching experience for secondary education, experience in instructional design and research-based curriculum development utilizing technology (computer-based instruction, e-learning, etc.), a proven track record with educational publishing, and/or experience leading the design effort for strategic/flagship educational projects.

• Previous supervisory/team leadership experience required.
• Ability to work effectively with a team – both in-office and remotely based.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail while addressing the needs of competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, plan and execute work on time and on budget.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to pass a Social Security Administration E-Verify check for U.S. work authorization.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Apex Learning is the leading provider of digital curriculum for secondary education to the nation's school districts. The company's comprehensive, standards-based online courses help schools successfully engage all students in rigorous coursework and prepare them for high school graduation and beyond. Districts are successfully using Apex Learning digital curriculum to meet needs ranging from credit recovery to original credit, from building foundational skills to creating opportunities for advanced coursework, and from distance learning to classroom-based programs.

HOW TO APPLY: We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter (REQUIRED) in a single Word or PDF file via our careers portal, found at: https://jobs-apexlearning.icims.com/jobs                                                                                

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