ABOUT THE ROLEAs the Curriculum and Learning Manager for a new direct-to-consumer initiative at Bezos Academy, you will help develop meaningful learning experiences for parents to use with their young children (ages birth to three) and the systems that measure their impact. In collaboration with your teammates, you will translate early childhood developmental science into high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive curriculum content, while developing measurement approaches that generate actionable insights and improve outcomes for children and families. You will bring expertise in early childhood development, curriculum design, and the use of research and data to inform product and program decisions.
You are a hands-on, data-savvy early childhood expert who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. You exercise strong judgment, confidently lead complex projects and cross-functional workstreams, and are comfortable building from scratch, navigating ambiguity, and iterating toward better outcomes. Motivated by impact and continuous improvement, you will help shape strategies, strengthen our curriculum, and deepen our understanding of what helps families engage in developmentally rich, joyful learning experiences with their children.
LOCATION- Seattle, WA
- This role is expected to work in-person with other product team members in our office in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle at least two days a week.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS- This is a temporary, full-time position anticipated through December 17, 2027. This is a benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
- The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $100,000 - $160,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
- This role includes an annual accrual of 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see herefor details.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of relevant experience, with at least two years of experience owning curriculum development (data analysis, and/or related) workstreams outside of a classroom setting
- Experience developing family or educator-facing early childhood curriculum or related digital content
- Understanding of child developmental science and evidence-based strategies to support early learning
- Understanding of adult learning principles and evidence-based strategies to support adults in learning and applying new knowledge during interactions with a child
- Knowledge of approaches to data collection, analysis, research methodology, and reducing bias in data
- Proven ability to translate research findings into strategic recommendations and program or product improvements
- Excellent written and visual communication, with strong ability to simplify complex information
- Proven skill in adapting/varying content to ensure salience for diverse audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Advanced degree in child development, early childhood education research, or related field
- Familiarity with using AI tools and recognizing common errors or limitations in AI-generated content, including potential issues related to bias, developmental appropriateness, or curriculum alignment
- Demonstrated project ownership skills and ability to independently manage workstreams aligned to organizational goals
- Prior experience creating educational content specifically designed for infants and toddlers (birth-three), demonstrating deep knowledge of developmental needs unique to this age span
- Prior experience contributing to research or program evaluation in early childhood contexts
- Experience translating research or observational data into clear, accessible summaries or reports for families and internal stakeholders
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