• Since our founding in 2012, we have grown Springboard’s reach from 40 to more than 100,000 students in over 300 Title 1 schools. Amidst rapid growth, Springboard consistently delivers best-in-class results. In schools that often struggle to get 20% of parents to show up for report card conferences, Springboard’s weekly family workshops average 88% attendance. Students average a 3-4-month reading gain during each program cycle, closing the gap to grade-level performance by about half in just five or ten weeks. Springboard’s work has been featured by Forbes, NPR, and the New York Times (twice). Nationally, Springboard Collaborative is the only organization to have cracked the code on equipping marginalized families to teach reading at home. You can learn more by watching our CEO on the main stage of ASU GSV. You can also read more about how we engage teachers and families to accelerate student learning in this op-ed.

Why we need you

Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of K-5 Curriculum Specialist. The K-5 Curriculum Specialist will be responsible for selecting evidence-based classroom materials and supporting teachers in implementing and integrating those materials with fidelity in our programming. A successful candidate will be experienced in product and program strategy, user experience, life cycle management, and brand integrity. This is a remote position, and candidates must reside in the U.S. More information about location and travel can be found below.

Springboard Collaborative closes the opportunity gap by closing the gap between home and school. By enlisting families as teaching partners, Springboard increases students’ access to instructional time, thereby improving learning outcomes. We envision a world in which educators and families work together to help children unlock their full potential. The K-5 Curriculum Specialist supports this goal by ensuring that acquired and integrated curricula are as comprehensive, data-driven, and impactful as possible.

The K-5 Curriculum Specialist will report to the Assistant Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction, and work as part of the Products & Services Team. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team to maximize the impact of a rapidly growing organization.

You can read more about the requirements, competencies, goals, and responsibilities below. We'd love to have you join us!

This is important

We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!

Here are your priorities in the first year:

• You will create and refine 3-4 libraries of curriculum universal instructional materials that translate partner curricula into research-aligned, meaningful learning experiences while maintaining instructional integrity and alignment to Springboard’s instructional framework.
• You will ensure 100% of literacy and math instructional products demonstrate clear vertical progression, alignment to math and literacy standards, and coherent instructional design across grades, subjects, and product experiences.
• You will actively contribute to at least 4 cross-functional product development initiatives by incorporating stakeholder feedback, collaborating effectively through the co-development process, and meeting agreed-upon project milestones.
• You will proactively implement 3 instructional improvements or product enhancements informed by implementation data, research, and emerging best practices to strengthen the quality, usability, and impact of instructional products.

Here are your responsibilities within and beyond the first year:

• You will design high-quality instructional products that translate Springboard’s instructional vision into engaging learning experiences for students, educators, and families.
• • Use deep content knowledge in literacy and mathematics to develop research-based K–5 literacy and mathematics instructional products.
  • Apply evidence-based instructional practices, academic standards, learning progressions, and assessment knowledge to ensure instructional integrity, coherence, and rigor.
  • Develop instructional products that are intuitive, accessible, and designed for successful implementation across diverse partner contexts.
• You will autonomously drive end-to-end project management and execution for multiple curriculum development initiatives.
• • Support instructional product development from initial requests through final delivery, balancing priorities, timelines, quality, and implementation needs.
  • Exercise sound instructional and design judgment to independently move work forward, anticipate risks, identify solutions, and maintain initiative.
• You will design innovative instructional approaches and product features informed by the Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive design principles that improve teaching, learning, and family engagement.
• • Prototype, test, and refine innovative solutions that strengthen Springboard’s instructional portfolio and expand the impact of our products over time.
  • Explore emerging research, instructional practices, and educational technologies to inform product innovation and continuous improvement.
• You will effectively collaborate across teams to build cohesive instructional products that meet educator and learner needs.
• • Incorporate educator, student, family, and partner profiles and feedback to strengthen instructional products and improve usability.
  • Contribute instructional expertise during collaborative design sessions, curriculum reviews, and iterative development cycles to strengthen instructional products.
• You will continuously improve instructional products by using research and data to strengthen quality and impact.
• • Analyze implementation data, educator feedback, assessment results, and user research to identify opportunities for product improvement.
  • Evaluate instructional products for instructional quality, accessibility, coherence, alignment, and overall effectiveness.
  • Recommend and implement improvements that enhance learner outcomes, educator experience, and long-term product sustainability.

What you offer us

Here are the competencies and requirements we expect the right candidate to have:

• Product & Program Strategy: You translate user feedback into prioritized improvements, balancing customer needs, strategic value, and capacity while guiding innovations that align development with market needs and organizational goals.
• User Experience: You design instructional materials that are easy to navigate and use, resolving points of confusion in layout, structure, and flow to enable clear, intuitive use for educators, students, and families.
• Instructional Integrity and Coherence: You translate Springboard's vision into clear design principles, structures, and quality criteria, ensuring materials are tightly aligned to priority standards, grounded in research, and sequenced coherently for consistent, high-quality learning experiences across contexts.
• Life Cycle Management: You guide math and literacy curriculum products and features through design, validation, and launch, completing components and updates per design specifications and technical standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Brand Integrity: You deliver error-free, high-quality curriculum products and features that uphold and further the Springboard Collaborative brand, inspiring investment and ensuring mission consistency across all channels and stakeholders.
• Evidence-Based Insights & Data Literacy: You interpret data sets to identify causes behind shifts and trends and generate actionable insights that drive curriculum design and development.
• Strategic Alignment: You ensure daily outputs and individual tasks connect to the organization's long-term roadmap and priorities, asking clarifying questions to understand the broader context of organizational shifts.
• You have 5+ years of experience creating curricula for grades K-5 math and literacy.
• You have a proven track record of positively impacting family engagement in a K-12 educational setting.
• You have experience working in ed-tech or the curriculum development space.

It would also be nice if you had:

• You have a Master’s degree in education.
• Experience working with large U.S. public school districts.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (i.e. Agile or Waterfall frameworks)
• Experience working as an elementary school classroom teacher and/or instructional coach.

While this description provides an overview of the goals and responsibilities of the K-5 Curriculum Specialist, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to evolving needs in an entrepreneurial environment

What we offer you

Compensation

Our compensation values: At Springboard, compensation equity is integral to the way we operate and our commitment to competitiveness, pay equity, performance-based rewards, transparent & equitable career growth, and progressive benefits.

Compensation for this role: Each role at Springboard is placed in a compensation band with 5 levels. Generally, we expect candidates who meet all the hiring criteria to be offered the midpoint of the band. This role sits within Band 3. The midpoint of this band is $87,188.09. The actual level of the successful candidate (and corresponding salary) will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, and other factors. You may also be eligible for Springboard's bonus program.

Our process to determine compensation: Springboard does not negotiate the offered salary during the offer conversation. Throughout the interview process, we will evaluate your alignment with the compensable factors listed in the job description. From there, we will determine your starting salary on a level within the job band.

Benefits

At Springboard, we feel it is important to take care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package. These benefits include the following:

• The usual stuff - Medical insurance with a cash stipend for those who waive Springboard coverage. Options include PPO and High Deductible/HSA.
• We’ll take care of it - We fully cover short & long-term disability coverage.
• Securing your future - We match up to 6% of your salary in 403(b) retirement contributions after your first twelve months at Springboard.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is important - Four weeks (20 days) annually. At Springboard, time off doesn’t need to be earned to be used. Everyone gets access to their time at the start of the calendar year.
• Holidays! - All 11 federal holidays, two extra floating holidays, weekdays between December 25th - January 1st, Election Day, and your birthday!
• Under the weather? - We don’t cap the number of sick days available to employees.
• Paid Leave - Parental Leave (12 weeks after the first 6 months of employment). Marriage Leave (five days).
• Technology - All employees receive a Springboard laptop and optional monitor. Springboard uses Google Workspace and Asana.
• We are committed to your development - We provide personal & professional development funding of $2000/year.

• Your wellness is a priority - Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support for stress/anxiety, finance, law, family, substance abuse, grief, and more.
• Transparency is key - We ensure regular opportunities to discuss individual and organizational development and our commitment to equity. Consistent and structured real-time feedback is foundational to Springboard’s culture.

Location and travel

Applications are welcome from any location within the United States. This role can be performed remotely, with quarterly travel to participate in team and org-wide retreats. Springboard Collaborative’s headquarters office is in Philadelphia, PA.

Springboard requires in-person employees at a Springboard facility or participating in in-person programming or events to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of a CDC-authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be asked to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status and proof of vaccination, as required.

Please note that this employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.