Our TeamWe are a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US. Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GGV Capital, Lowercase Capital, Emerson Collective, and Mark Cuban.
We believe that everyone—from our employees to the students, teachers, and administrators we serve— should be given the opportunity to learn and thrive, whatever their background may be. We celebrate diversity in all forms because it allows our team and the communities we serve to reach their full potential and do their best work. From decision making, to how we operate, we ground ourselves in our Leadership Principles every day.
Who you areEducation products are critical to the future of brightwheel. We are committed to providing solutions for schools, parents and teachers that free up their time to focus on providing high quality education to every child. The Curriculum and Instruction Lead contributes to the successful development of comprehensive and standards-based curriculum. The role develops content for curriculum programs including standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment. This role requires experience in early childhood education (preschool) curriculum as well as live, teacher-led instruction.
What You'll Do
- Curriculum Development: Develop and refine engaging curriculum content for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, including teacher guides, lesson plans, educational materials, children’s literature, and resources for families.
- Standards Alignment: Ensure that curriculum aligns with relevant educational standards to support business growth and enhance educational impact.
- Research Trends: Stay informed about the latest research, educational trends, and best practices in early childhood education. Integrate this knowledge to continuously enhance our curriculum.
- Instructional Content Creation: Design digital lesson plans and instructional materials for online teacher training, leveraging best practices in online adult learning.
- Product Integration: Act as a Subject Matter Expert for integrating the curriculum into innovative digital experiences that benefit schools, educators, and families.
Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in curriculum writing & development.
- In-depth knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
- Experience in physical and digital learning environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for enhancing early childhood education.
- Strong project management skills.
Brightwheel is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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