Curriculum Specialist

Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers.

Position Overview :

We seek a detail-oriented and innovative Foundational Literacy Curriculum Specialist (Pre-K–5) to lead the creation of engaging, research-based literacy products. This role requires expertise in early literacy pedagogy, curriculum design, and publishing practices. The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with classroom experience and a deep understanding of how children learn to read.

The Curriculum Developer will collaborate with product, editorial, design, and implementation teams to craft high-quality instructional resources-including decodable books, phonics lessons, teacher guides, and assessments-that align with evidence-based practices and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities :

Curriculum & Content Development

• Design and develop instructional materials in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for Pre-K–5.
• Write teacher-facing guides, lesson plans, and student activities.
• Sequence literacy skills to reflect a systematic and explicit progression of learning.
• Ensure materials are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive.

Instructional Design & Pedagogy

Collaboration & Project Management

Quality & Research Alignment

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred

Preferred Traits :

Why Join Us :

At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning.