Senior Curriculum Manager, Science

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visitamplify.com.

Amplify is seeking a strategic and empathic Senior Curriculum Manager to help facilitate the development and implementation of science curriculum programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in science education and standards (NGSS, TEKS, etc) and experience in curriculum design, especially in a tech-enabled context. The Senior Curriculum Manager will report to the Associate Director of Curriculum for science.

Amplify's science programs, used by over 5 million students and teachers, are designed for real classrooms. The ideal candidate will have experience bridging pedagogical best practices with practical constraints to create curricula built for the realities of teaching and learning.

Curriculum Review

• Review and verify all curriculum content is scientifically accurate, coherent, high-quality, and aligned with product principles.

• Review and ensure that content is concise and the wording and amount of text is age appropriate.

• Provide actionable feedback to a team of curriculum developers.

• Incorporate best practices in pedagogy, including innovative technology and hands-on activities.

Team Leadership

• Manage a team of 3-4 curriculum reviewers.

• Assist in facilitating daily team stand-ups.

• Provide training and feedback to team members.

• Help foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

• Ensure that deliverables are on time and team documentation is kept up to date (e.g., development logs).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with content partners and ensure feedback delivered is consistent and appropriate.

• Work effectively across a cross-functional team with diverse priorities and focus areas, e.g., Curriculum, Design, Editorial/Authoring Guidelines, Project Management, Product Management, and Interaction Developers.

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of experience in curriculum development

• Expertise with science curricula, standards, and pedagogical trends

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills

• Comfort using Google Suite products

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in science and education

• Teaching experience in traditional classroom environments and/or experience with science educational content

• Experience working with educational technology

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

We celebratediversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from adiversecandidate pool.

Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.