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Job Description: Amplify is seeking a Lead Content and Instructional Specialist to oversee the development and refinement of Pre-K/Transitional Kindergarten Language Arts materials in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of early childhood educators and students nationwide.In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and developing age-appropriate instructional content to ensure alignment with state expectations, early childhood instructional best practices, and Amplify's commitment to high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum. You will also oversee project work from a team of content writers and reviewers—providing editorial guidance, actionable feedback, and content expertise to help guide the development of engaging, play-based learning materials for our youngest learners.This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in early childhood literacy instruction, bilingual education, a strong editorial skillset, and experience developing curriculum specifically for Pre-K or transitional kindergarten programs.
Essential Responsibilities:- Establish and maintain a comprehensive scope and sequence for Pre-K/Transitional Kindergarten Language Arts in both English and Spanish, aligned to state standards and early childhood best practices
- Lead the development and refinement of instructional content in both English and Spanish, ensuring clarity, rigor, developmental appropriateness, instructional equivalency, and cultural authenticity
- Provide editorial direction and actionable feedback to a team of content writers, supporting their growth and ensuring instructional coherence across lessons in both languages
- Collaborate with K-5 content teams to maintain a consistent instructional philosophy and seamless pedagogical progression across grade spans
- Select, adapt, and integrate texts and instructional resources into lessons and assessments that engage and support diverse learners
- Manage project workflows, including revision cycles and feedback implementation, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality instructional materials
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Project Management, Design, and Editorial teams as well as vendors
Minimum Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience developing and/or reviewing early childhood curriculum for an educational publisher or Edtech company; a bachelors in Education, English, or Humanities field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Fluent reader, writer, and speaker in both English and Spanish
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of curriculum developers or writers
- Experience leading the adaptation or alignment of curriculum to meet state standards and specific market needs
- Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple feedback cycles
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:- Graduate degree in related field
- Familiarity with state-level curriculum review processes.
- Experience with dual language immersion or bilingual education programs.
- Comfort working in digital platforms and collaborative authoring environments.
Compensation:The hourly rate range for this role is $45-$50.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 ...@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.