Great Minds
Success Lead - Bluebonnet Spanish Language Arts - Texas
K-5
TEKS
Edtech.com's Summary
Great Minds is hiring a Success Lead - Bluebonnet Spanish Language Arts - Texas. This role involves designing and leading professional learning aligned with Bluebonnet Learning SLAR K–5 standards, collaborating cross-functionally, and supporting district implementation to ensure effective curriculum adoption and impact.
Highlights
- Design and develop high-quality, equity-centered professional learning sequences for K-5 Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) aligned with Texas standards.
- Collaborate with Texas Implementation Services and internal teams to meet service development goals and prepare field-facing staff.
- Create professional learning resources including videos, facilitator guides, and participant materials.
- Apply iterative design using participant feedback and data to refine learning experiences.
- Serve as LIFT District Coach supporting district implementation of Aprendizaje Bluebonnet SLAR.
- Required certifications: Texas Generalist (EC-6) and Bilingual Education Supplemental (EC-6) Spanish; ESL and Principal certifications preferred.
- Minimum 5 years developing professional learning content and at least 3 years facilitating PD workshops for educators.
- Strong knowledge of SLAR and RLA TEKS, foundational literacy, and Texas Education Agency OER instructional materials implementation.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s in curriculum/instruction or administration preferred.
- Base salary range $90,000-$100,000 with possible adjustments based on experience and location; remote work with ~20% travel.
Success Lead - Bluebonnet Spanish Language Arts - Texas Full Description
Success Lead - Bluebonnet Spanish Language Arts - Texas
Remote
DC, District of Columbia, United States
Success
Success
Job description
Who We Are
Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.
We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.
We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.
What We Build
Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.
- Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.
- Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.
- PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works.
These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.
Where We’re Headed
Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.
Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.
Job Purpose
The Success Lead - Bluebonnet Spanish Language Arts - Texas supports Great Minds in its mission to foster effective implementation of all curriculum products. This role is responsible for researching, writing, reviewing, and revising content that supports the implementation efforts of current and potential users of Great Minds-supported curricula. The Success Lead will develop professional learning experiences in alignment with best practices for adult learning. The Success Lead will also plan and lead associated internal learning and development on the developed professional learning experiences.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator, instructional coach, curriculum developer, or school leader who possesses K-5 SLAR knowledge and pedagogical expertise, passion for high-quality, knowledge-building curriculum, and the belief that every child is capable of greatness. While the work is remote, this will also be a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Responsibilities
- Design high-quality professional learning aligned to project vision and Bluebonnet Learning (Aprendizaje Bluebonnet SLAR K–5 & TEKS) standards
- Partner with the Texas Implementation Services team and collaborate cross-functionally to meet service development milestones
- Develop multi-year, equity-centered learning sequences (synchronous and on-demand) for teachers and administrators
- Create and contribute to professional learning resources (e.g., videos, facilitator guides, participant materials)
- Support internal learning experiences that prepare field-facing teams to deliver services effectively
- Apply an iterative design process informed by participant feedback and quantitative/qualitative data
- Ensure accessibility standards and visual design needs are met
- Maintain deep knowledge of Great Minds curricula and professional learning design
- Communicate proactively, meet deadlines, and approach challenges with a solutions mindset
- Foster a strong Great Minds culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and quality
- Support district implementation of Aprendizaje Bluebonnet SLAR and serve as LIFT District Coach for assigned districts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job requirements
Requirements
- Holds the following Texas Certifications:
- Generalist (EC-6)- required
- Bilingual Education Supplemental (EC-6) - Spanish - required
- English as a Second Language Supplemental - preferred
- Principal (EC-12) - preferred
- Generalist (EC-6)- required
- At least 5 years of experience developing professional learning content. This may include designing and writing in-person or virtual PD workshops, coaching tools and resources, and/or digital professional development courses
- School or district leadership experience (required)
- Extensive content knowledge in Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) and Reading Language Arts (RLA) TEKS, including foundational literacy
- At least 3 years of experience facilitating professional development workshops for teachers and administrators
- At least 1 year of experience supporting and leading implementation of Texas Education Agency OER instructional materials (“COVID Emergency Response” or “Bluebonnet Learning)
- Extensive, expert knowledge of pedagogical approaches
- Unmatched communication, writing, and editing skills
Attributes
- Deep content and pedagogical knowledge as they relate to improving instruction and leadership at all levels of a school system
- Extensive knowledge of public, charter, and private schools as well as the regional priorities, laws, and influences that impact education
- Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
- Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement for oneself and others
- Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
- Highly collaborative with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy, tact, and integrity
- Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by educators and their leaders working toward improving student learning outcomes
- Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner
- Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degre
- Preferred: Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and/or administration
Status
Full-time
Location
- Remote
- Future travel (~20%) may be required
- Must live in Texas or adjacent to the region
The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations.. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.
A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check and provide declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; however, your vaccination status could impact your ability to perform this role at certain client sites.
Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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