Manager of development

A home-based position, the Manager of Curriculum Development is responsible for managing and supporting the development of curriculum in various disciplines for grades K–12. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum Development, the Manager supports and oversees the curriculum developers responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum developers, supporting career growth and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment
• Oversee the full lifecycle of course development, from initial design through implementation, ensuring alignment with specific state and/or national standards
• Lead internal and vendor content development teams in the end-to-end creation, testing, and implementation of content aligned to instructional frameworks
• Guide internal and external teams to meet fast-paced, high-impact deadlines effectively
• Oversee third-party content providers to ensure quality integration of assets into Pearson’s learning platforms
• Consult with and support teachers in curriculum creation and implementation
• Provide expert leadership in resolving complex content-related problems through critical analysis and sound judgement
• Drive measurable improvements in course performance and learner outcomes through strategic oversight
• Identify curriculum change initiatives and develop strategies for effective implementation across the organization and partner schools
• Contribute to strategic business decisions and help influence decisions of senior leaders
• Identify potential risks across the project portfolio and implement proactive plans and contingencies to minimize impact
• Advocate for the prioritization and refinement of work items to maximize customer and business value
• Foster strong collaboration and clear communication with curriculum development management, cross-functional agile teams, and product management to ensure aligned and effective outcomes
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of state and national curriculum standards
• Apply expertise and best practices within your specialty and integrate them with related business areas
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of people management experience
• Strong English Language Arts (ELA) content knowledge required
• Strong knowledge of Science of Reading (SoR) principles
• Proven ability to lead a team, create a supportive work climate, and deliver results as a team
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented; editing/proofreading/fact checking/ experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office, Azure DevOps, 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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $90,000 - $95,000.

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

Applications will be accepted through July 25,2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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 [email protected].

Job: Learning Subject Matter Experts

Job Family: LEARNING & CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Virtual Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 21018

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