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Amplify is hiring a Director, Special Projects, Content (Contractor) to lead and manage initiatives that enhance elementary core literacy products in both English and Spanish. The role involves overseeing content development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and aligning projects with strategic goals to improve curriculum offerings and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Lead bilingual content development for English and Spanish literacy programs.
Manage special projects to elevate literacy curriculum aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate with product management and research teams on project planning and instructional design.
Customize content to meet state standards and adoption requirements.
Oversee cross-functional teams and serve as liaison with executive leadership.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in educational content development, project leadership experience, and fluency in English and Spanish.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, bilingual curriculum development experience, teaching experience, and knowledge of education standards.
Compensation ranges from $55.00 to $65.00 per hour.
Focus on collaboration, strategic decision-making, and balancing project priorities.

Director, Special Projects, Content (Contractor) Full Description

Director, Special Projects, Content (Contractor)

Remote - United States

Full time

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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Director of Special Projects, Content will report directly to the Executive Director, Literacy Curriculum, Elementary, and will play a critical role in leading and managing initiatives that align with Amplify’s elementary core literacy products in both English and Spanish. The Director of Special Projects will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing projects that enhance product offerings, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic goals. They will partner closely with product and project management in planning these projects. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of educational curricula, and the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.

Essential Responsibilities:

Bilingual Curriculum Development

Lead content development on special projects across both English and Spanish literacy programs.
Assist in the creation, revision, and review of instructional materials, ensuring compliance with customer needs, our pedagogy, quality, and editorial guidelines.
Customize and adapt content to meet the specific requirements of state adoptions, including alignment to state standards, frameworks, and instructional expectations.

Leadership and Project Management

Oversee content team work on special projects aimed at elevating and complementing the existing literacy curriculum, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and product strategy.
Collaborate with partners from product and project management in leading project planning sessions, setting project objectives, identifying necessary resources, and establishing timelines and milestones.
Partner with Research & Measurement on instructional design and content development.
Make thoughtful, strategic decisions about what content features or components to prioritize—balancing "must haves" with "nice to haves" to deliver the greatest value within project constraints.
Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director, content development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are communicated and understood.

Team Collaboration and Development

Partner with other content team members, including the Director, Spanish Curriculum, Literacy and the Director of Literacy Curriculum, K-5, to ensure coherence across projects.
Work alongside the Executive Director to foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, project management or a related field
5+ years of experience in content development within educational publishing or curriculum design
Proven experience in leading complex projects with cross-functional teams
Fluent reader, writer, and speaker in both English and Spanish
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution, using sound judgment to solve problems creatively and prioritize effectively
Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a keen eye for detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education, business, or related discipline
Experience in bi-literacy or bilingual curriculum development
Teaching experience in bilingual classrooms
Familiarity with state and national education standards and adoption processes
Experience creating content for both print and digital materials

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $55.00-$65.00.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

Original Job Description

Director, Special Projects, Content (Contractor)

Remote - United States

Full time

Essential Responsibilities:

Bilingual Curriculum Development

Lead content development on special projects across both English and Spanish literacy programs.
Assist in the creation, revision, and review of instructional materials, ensuring compliance with customer needs, our pedagogy, quality, and editorial guidelines.
Customize and adapt content to meet the specific requirements of state adoptions, including alignment to state standards, frameworks, and instructional expectations.

Leadership and Project Management

Oversee content team work on special projects aimed at elevating and complementing the existing literacy curriculum, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and product strategy.
Collaborate with partners from product and project management in leading project planning sessions, setting project objectives, identifying necessary resources, and establishing timelines and milestones.
Partner with Research & Measurement on instructional design and content development.
Make thoughtful, strategic decisions about what content features or components to prioritize—balancing "must haves" with "nice to haves" to deliver the greatest value within project constraints.
Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director, content development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are communicated and understood.

Team Collaboration and Development

Partner with other content team members, including the Director, Spanish Curriculum, Literacy and the Director of Literacy Curriculum, K-5, to ensure coherence across projects.
Work alongside the Executive Director to foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, project management or a related field
5+ years of experience in content development within educational publishing or curriculum design
Proven experience in leading complex projects with cross-functional teams
Fluent reader, writer, and speaker in both English and Spanish
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution, using sound judgment to solve problems creatively and prioritize effectively
Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a keen eye for detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education, business, or related discipline
Experience in bi-literacy or bilingual curriculum development
Teaching experience in bilingual classrooms
Familiarity with state and national education standards and adoption processes
Experience creating content for both print and digital materials

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $55.00-$65.00.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

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