Curriculum Associates LLC

Leading the development and execution of digital professional learning experiences for educators, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and user needs. | Extensive experience in product management, designing digital learning experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, with a preference for edtech background. | At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Curriculum Associates is seeking an Associate Director of Product, Educator Engagement to lead execution and evolution of key digital experiences that make professional learning for educators more unified and effective. In this hands-on leadership role, you will partner with product leadership to contribute to and operationalize the vision for a connected ecosystem—helping bring digital solutions to life that support educators’ growth across online and in-person experiences. You will drive execution of the digital professional learning initiatives within the broader roadmap, enhancing the educator experience and working across teams to ensure our digital learning solutions are intuitive, scalable, and aligned to evolving educator needs for your areas. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions that provide clear value to educators and learners. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—building products that empower teachers to grow in their practice and bring out the best in every learner.   The impact you'll have: • Deeply understand customer needs, behaviors, and pain points through both qualitative and quantitative research. • Contribute to and help operationalize a cohesive product vision for the unified professional learning platform that aligns with CA’s strategic goals and evolving educator needs. • Translate strategic priorities into actionable product strategies and measurable outcomes.  • Support applied innovation in personalized learning, including experimentation, leveraging data and AI to meet evolving educator needs and district priorities. • Partner in evaluating and piloting new technologies and capabilities that support and inform the vision for a connected professional learning ecosystem. • Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle across discovery, definition, delivery, and optimization phases. • Develop clear success metrics (KPIs) and continuously measure progress through data and user insights. • Manage the execution of the digital professional learning platform initiatives, coordinating closely with external and internal development partners to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of planned enhancements and features • Partner closely with Content, Design, Engineering, PL Operations, Marketing and Field Teams to deliver cohesive customer solutions. • Leverage technical understanding to partner with engineering and translate complex trade-offs into clear business strategies and informed decisions. • Guide and collaborate with peers and partners, including mentoring and/or managing product managers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. • Communicate product value and impact clearly to diverse audiences, helping drive alignment across initiatives. • Navigate moderately complex, cross-functional environments with advanced collaboration skills, resolving conflicts, and driving alignment amid ambiguity. What we're looking for: • Minimum of a BS/BA degree; STEM degree preferred. • 7-9 years of product management experience with a demonstrated record of delivering high-impact products from discovery to market launch and iteration. (EdTech experience preferred) • Experience designing digital learning experiences; familiarity with learning management and content management platforms is a strong advantage, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies is essential. • Experience evaluating 3rd party tools, collaborating with vendors • Strong background in product strategy and execution, with a track record of delivering measurable results.  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in matrixed, global organizations with offshore team members. • Experience leading cross-functional Agile teams—including engineering, design, and operations—to deliver cohesive product outcomes. • Experience mentoring and/or managing team members fostering inclusive, high-performing culture. Pay Range – This role’s range is $93,250. - $166,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws. Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits. Application deadline: February 11, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

Leading pedagogical initiatives and designing instructional materials for bilingual education. | Extensive experience in education, instructional coaching, and curriculum design, with no mention of UI or design system experience. | At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. The Senior Interactive Designer on the Platform Design Team will be responsible for helping lead the creation and evolution of our i-Ready Design System, a universal design system that serves as the foundation for CA’s digital products. As a Senior Interactive Designer on the design system, you will synthesize business needs, pedagogical requirements, and UX principles into accessible, efficient and scalable user experiences. You are a systems thinker that solves problems with holistic solutions while maintaining consistency. You’re enthusiastic about spreading knowledge about the design system and can evangelize the value proposition of adoption. The design system subscriber’s experience is your north star and you push for high quality work that does not sacrifice their needs. You thrive in a close collaborative team setting and seek to foster relationships with external teams in order to centralize the design system.  Please note, a portfolio showcasing relevant work is required as part of your application.  The impact you'll have: • Design, maintain, and scale front-end design system for educator and student products • Write and collaborate on documentation for design system components, patterns, and guidelines • Develop and socialize component libraries and design system guidelines, and ensure that designs are aligned with best practices, brand standards and industry trends • Develop design system in close collaboration with Platform UX Designers and Engineering Leads • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to identify user requirements, design user-centered solutions, and iterate on feedback • Provide support for design system subscribers during the design system adoption process • Design for accessibility and WCAG requirements from the ground up • Ensure the system is user-focused, highly engaging, and relevant to users of various abilities and varied demographics such as gender, ethnicity, and age • Ideating and pushing the envelope on how to use GenAI to innovate solutions for design systems What we're looking for: • 5+ years of experience in interface/UI design • Experience developing, maintaining, and scaling design systems and/or component libraries a must • Proficiency in Figma’s suite of products • Proficiency in use of design tokens and Figma variables • Familiarity with WCAG 2.2 guidelines and accessibility standards • Knowledgeable of design handoff and dev documentation tools like Storybook • Compelling portfolio showcasing your UI design skills and design system experience • Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional production team in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment • Skilled at making connections, building consensus, and working across teams • Strong design skills with a focus on UI design • Strong written and verbal communicator • Experience creating digital experiences for educators a plus • A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.  Travel: 1-2 times annually Benefits and Pay Range: Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250. - $118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws. Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits. Application deadline: February 9, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.

Conduct operational psychometric analyses to support assessment products and improve student outcomes. | Requires a Ph.D. in Educational Measurement or related field, knowledge of psychometric principles, and proficiency in software like R or SAS. | At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Associate Psychometrician  Curriculum Associates is seeking an early-career measurement professional to join our remote psychometric team as an Associate Psychometrician. We are looking for someone who is excited about solving real-world technical challenges involved in operational assessment programs as well as designing research to support innovation for the next generation of assessments. Our assessments provide valuable feedback to teachers and students and are used to place students into personalized instructional paths. The i-Ready suite of assessments includes the i-Ready Diagnostic (a large-scale, K–12 computer-adaptive assessment in Reading and Math), i-Ready Evaluación Diagnóstica de lectura en español for grades K–6, and the i-Ready Early Literacy Assessments for students in grades K–6.  In this role you will conduct operational psychometric analyses—in collaboration with more senior psychometricians—in support of products designed to help improve student outcomes in reading and mathematics. Analysis efforts will include building evidence of reliability and validity, field testing, item calibration, standard setting, and computerized adaptive testing. This position will provide opportunities to support a research agenda providing psychometric solutions that will drive decision making around enhancements to the next generation of i-Ready assessments. In this role, you will work closely with a set of leading experts in the field, consultants, and technical advisory committee members.  Please note: A cover letter is required for consideration.  This opportunity is right for you if: • You are passionate about K–12 education and want to make a positive impact on students and teachers • You think assessment and instruction should be designed to function as a coherent system • You want to work with formative and interim assessments to support students and teachers making data-based decisions • You are obsessed with data quality and data integrity • You can conduct quantitative analyses and communicate the results clearly • You are a self-directed worker who will thrive in a remote working environment  The impact you’ll have: • You will analyze operational data to support students and teachers in the classroom and determine ways to improve the operational assessment products being used • You will contribute to multiple phases of the assessment process • You will have opportunities to present research findings to diverse audiences, including internal stakeholder meetings and professional conferences • You will contribute to quality control processes to ensure the accuracy of data, analyses, and research findings  We’re looking for someone who has: • Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Educational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field • Knowledge of educational measurement principles, including familiarity with psychometric concepts such as measurement error, validity, reliability estimation, classical test theory (CTT), and item response theory (IRT) • Demonstrated ability to efficiently use software to manipulate data and conduct quantitative analyses (SAS or R required) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • A proven record of working independently and as a collaborative team member  We’d also love to see, though not required: • Prior experience in education research, psychometrics/educational measurement, psychology, or a related quantitative social science discipline • A strong foundation in computer adaptive testing (CAT) • Experience using SQL for querying from large, complex databases  Location: Curriculum Associates is a socially responsible, rapidly growing educational company headquartered northwest of Boston, MA. This is a remote position that will work collaboratively with a team of other researchers, most of whom also work remotely.  Travel: Less than 10% of total time. Travel for this position will likely include one semi-annual team meeting, one semi-annual technical advisory committee meeting, and travel to national conferences when proposals have been accepted.  Pay Range: The Associate Psychometrician range is $69,250 – $118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws. Benefits: Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year. Application deadline: February 13, 2026. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.