When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K-12 education technology! Renaissance's solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters-creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.
As a Curriculum Manager at Nearpod, you will be responsible for optimizing our K-12 Mathematics instructional product offering. You will work closely with project manager(s), content team member(s), and independent contractors to ensure the product aligns with academic standards, research-based pedagogy, and the needs of teachers and administrators. You will elevate concerns and/or barriers to ensure creation and production needs are met. While operating within our instruction-focused team and ensuring our mathematics content meets the highest standards, you will also contribute to Renaissance's ecosystem strategy designed to accelerate student learning.
We are seeking a hardworking, self-motivated candidate to perform the following functions:
Strategic Collaboration
Champion the instructional components of our product ecosystem, ensuring Mathematics curriculum initiatives support and advance the broader vision
Coordinate the K-12 Mathematics curriculum strategy, aligning all instructional initiatives with company-wide goals, pedagogical frameworks, and market needs
Continually optimize Mathematics curriculum offerings to maximize student outcomes and market competitiveness
Manage and develop a team of content experts to execute the strategic vision
Innovation & Pedagogical Expertise
Serve as a subject matter expert regarding Mathematics curriculum for internal teams and external stakeholders
Research and implement current educational trends, best practices, and innovative teaching methodologies
Develop prototype lessons and assessment tools to validate market fit and instructional effectiveness
Oversee the creation of engaging, interactive Mathematics curriculum resources that fully leverage Nearpod's platform capabilities
Content Development & Project Management
Partner with contractors, creative teams, and production staff to execute curriculum projects
Develop exemplars, scope and sequence documents, and content planning frameworks based on rigorous standards analysis
Staff projects and effectively allocate resources to maximize efficiency and content quality
Create standardized training resources and style guides to ensure consistency across all K-12 Mathematics content
Establish clear project milestones, deliverables, and success metrics for team accountability
Maintain quality control processes to guarantee pedagogical soundness, instructional effectiveness, and precise alignment of all curriculum resources with Common Core and state-specific Mathematics standards
Provide feedback to and coach curriculum developers throughout projects
Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints
Cross-Functional Advocacy & Communication
Support sales and marketing initiatives through content curation, implementation guides, and demo lessons
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's (BS or BA) in education, mathematics education or a field related to Mathematics; masters preferred
Minimum 3 years' experience as a K-12 Math leader with knowledge of pedagogy, standards, and instructional design
Previous experience managing and executing curriculum development, preferably for an educational technology company or large K-12 school district
Tech Skills
Experience using educational technology tools in creative ways
Proficient in G-suite & MS office applications
Virtual meeting software proficiency
Content Development Skills
Excellent understanding of K-12 instructional approaches and best practices.
Excellent writing and research skills
Knowledge of instructional design principles and practices
Ability to create content that is inclusive of all learners
Provide actionable feedback to curriculum developers
Preferred Skills
Ability to apply AI expertise to enhance math curriculum through adaptive learning, content generation, and data-driven strategies.
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; values high-quality work
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary Range: $82,200 to $107,000. This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.
Benefits for eligible employees include:
World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life & Disability Insurance
Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TATeam@renlearnCRM.onmicrosoft.com) .
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
For information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com/