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Discovery Education

Curriculum Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Charlotte, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ August 14th, 2025

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Discovery Education is hiring a Curriculum Designer to develop digital-first, transformative learning experiences for their suite of educational products. The role involves designing pedagogically grounded lessons, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating innovative tools like AI to enhance instructional effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Design student-driven lessons using interactive tools and games aligned with educational standards.
  • Create curriculum maps and teacher resources that support differentiation and data-informed instruction.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Client Success teams for product alignment.
  • Lead projects focused on curriculum innovation and AI integration.
  • Use AI tools and data feedback to continuously optimize curriculum content.
  • Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education and at least 5 years of K-12 teaching experience (math preferred).
  • Experience with educational technology and National Board Certification preferred.
  • Strong instructional design and digital pedagogy expertise.
  • Occasional travel to support events and initiatives.
  • Must have legal right to work in the United States.

Curriculum Designer Full Description

Curriculum Designer

Charlotte, NC, USA

Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Curriculum Designer to develop transformative, digital-first learning experiences for the DreamBox Learning suite of products. DreamBox has always been designed by experienced classroom teachers. Working in cross-functional teams alongside engineers, artists, and product leaders, you will help shape how students experience and understand learning in a digital environment. 

In This Role You Will: 

Curriculum Design & Development 
  • Design engaging, student-driven lessons grounded in pedagogy, using interactive manipulatives, scaffolding, and games. 
  • Align lessons to DreamBox’s learning design principles to boost student confidence, engagement, and achievement. 
  • Build curriculum maps and pathways aligned to state and regional standards to support differentiation and teacher usability. 
  • Develop teacher-led mini-lessons, data visualizations, and suggested actions that reflect student progress and promote effective instruction. 
  • Design and implement learning experiences that reflect 21st-century competencies, including curiosity, creativity, and adaptability. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Client Success teams to provide pedagogical insights and ensure alignment across the product lifecycle. 
  • Support Sales and Professional Learning teams through blog posts, white papers, presentations, and event participation. 
  • Lead or contribute to key projects focused on innovation, curriculum advancement, or AI integration. 

Innovation & Impact 
  • Explore and implement the use of AI tools and prompt engineering to enhance curriculum development. 
  • Continuously refine and optimize content based on student data, feedback, and instructional efficacy. 
  • Serve as an internal expert on instructional design and curriculum best practices. 

Core Competencies for Success: 
  • Instructional Expertise 
  • Digital Pedagogy 
  • AI Curiosity & Tool Fluency 
  • Collaboration & Communication 
  • Facilitation & Presentation 
  • Adaptability 

Credentials and Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education  
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful full-time K–12 classroom teaching experience (math preferred) 
  • Experience using educational technology in the classroom and/or in curriculum design 
  • National Board Certification preferred  
  • Experience or interest in AI tools for learning design preferred 
  • Ability to travel occasionally to support industry events or internal initiatives 
  • Legal right to work in the United States 

This role is designed to be in our Charlotte HQs with a hybrid work schedule.
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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
  • Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
  • Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
  • Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
  • Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
  • Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
  • Take PTO without the vacation guilt
  • Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.

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