Curriculum Specialist – Biliteracy (Foundational Skills K–2)

About This Role

Lead the design and development of a Foundational Skills K–2 biliteracy curriculum for dual language instructional settings. This role shapes the instructional vision, scope, and coherence of programs aligned with English Language Arts and Development standards and research-based frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a K–2 Foundational Skills biliteracy curriculum aligned to research-based literacy and biliteracy best practices
• Design a coherent instructional model that supports biliteracy development across English and Spanish, including guidance for 90/10 dual language programs
• Integrate ELD standards meaningfully into both English and Spanish foundational skills lessons
• Develop or guide the development of a standalone ELD resource differentiated by students’ English language proficiency levels
• Write and/or oversee the development of teacher-facing lesson plans, instructional routines, and guidance for print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency
• Develop ancillary instructional materials to support teachers, including pacing guidance, differentiation strategies, and implementation supports
• Read, interpret, and apply state standards, evaluation criteria, and adoption guidance to curriculum design
• Collaborate closely with editorial, design, and product teams to ensure instructional accuracy and usability
• Review curriculum drafts, prototypes, and teacher materials to ensure clarity, coherence, and quality

Requirements

• Spanish proficiency (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, Linguistics, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in foundational literacy instruction in both English and Spanish
• Strong knowledge of English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for multilingual learners
• Experience reading, interpreting, and writing to state standards
• 5+ years of experience in classroom teaching (K–2 preferred), curriculum writing/instructional design, educational publishing, or program development
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, Linguistics, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in classroom teaching (K–2 preferred), curriculum writing/instructional design, educational publishing, or program development

Nice to Have

• Experience designing or supporting dual language or biliteracy programs (e.g., 90/10 or 50/50 models)
• Familiarity with ELA/ELD frameworks and instructional materials adoption processes
• Knowledge of structured literacy programs and frameworks (e.g., UFLI, LETRS)
• Experience developing teacher guides, scope and sequence documents, or ancillary instructional resources
• Comfort collaborating in a cross-functional, remote work environment