Curriculum Development Director, Spanish

Wayside Publishing

. Lead curriculum design, editorial development, maintenance, and instructional quality across Wayside’s Spanish titles and programs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and instructional development for K–12 Spanish programs, with a strong focus on proficiency-based language learning and assessment design. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in educational materials.

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Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignSpanish ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementLeadership

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ArchitectureAssessment DesignEditorial DevelopmentDigital Educational MaterialsMarket AnalysisProficiency ProgressionInstructional AnalysisBudget ManagementProject ManagementRFP Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingPlanningTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformsEducational Publishing Tools

Industry Keywords

K–12 EducationSpanish InstructionSecond Language AcquisitionWorld Language StandardsCurriculum and Instruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead curriculum design, editorial development, maintenance, and instructional quality across Wayside’s Spanish titles and programs
Report to the VP of Product Development and lead Spanish curriculum planning, instructional design, and development
Partner on portfolio strategy, market opportunities, business cases, and investment priorities
Lead external contractors, freelancers, development vendors, and assigned team members
Set expectations for quality, scope, timelines, and deliverables
Provide instructional and editorial guidance, feedback, and course correction
Manage team and contractor plans, capacity, workload distribution, and sequencing
Select and onboard development partners; coach and provide feedback to assigned employees
Lead Spanish curriculum strategy, development planning, instructional design, program architecture, scope and sequence, proficiency progression, assessments, and teacher supports
Lead development and maintenance of Spanish titles and programs across print and digital formats
Drive continuous curriculum improvement using customer feedback and instructional evidence
Ensure materials support communication, interculturality, accessibility, differentiated learner needs, and practical teacher implementation
Lead strategic curriculum initiatives with Editorial, Instructional Development, Product Management, Project Management, Production, Creative Services, Marketing, and external partners
Create and manage end-to-end curriculum and editorial plans, including scoping, estimation, timelines, and dependencies
Lead the Spanish curriculum development roadmap and sequencing
Define pedagogy, instructional use cases, content structures, and assessment requirements
Communicate progress, risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies
Lead curriculum and editorial decisions and resolve development tradeoffs
Lead instructional analysis, standards alignment, correlations, revisions, and curriculum readiness for state and district adoptions
Analyze RFPs, rubrics, and submission requirements; direct documentation and responses to reviewer feedback
Develop curriculum estimates and resource proposals; contribute to operating budget planning
Manage approved Spanish editorial budgets and cost goals
Lead curriculum contributions to business cases and evaluate instructional implications of digital investments
Engage educators through classroom visits, focus groups, conferences, surveys, and advisory conversations
Lead curriculum and instructional analysis of market opportunities and develop curriculum recommendations
Evaluate new grade bands, learner segments, and adjacent markets
Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, and Professional Learning on positioning, presentations, launch readiness, educator support, and customer-facing initiatives
Build relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Contribute curriculum expertise to Imagine Learning world language courseware evaluations and improvement opportunities
Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives
Travel periodically for conferences, customer engagement, adoption presentations, and team collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field; relevant graduate study preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or editorial leadership within educational publishing or a closely related field
5+ years of experience leading complex curriculum or editorial initiatives and coordinating contractors, vendors, and cross-functional partners
Deep knowledge of K–12 Spanish instruction, proficiency-based language learning, world language standards, assessment design, and teacher implementation needs
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with the ability to critically review instructional materials
Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum architecture, evaluate market and instructional needs, and contribute to business cases and development recommendations
Experience with print and digital educational materials, including online learning platforms; state adoption experience preferred
Proven ability to set direction, influence outcomes, develop people and external partners, and maintain accountability for quality and delivery
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with attention to detail and operate effectively through ambiguity, change, and demanding timelines
Ability to travel periodically for conferences, customer engagement, adoption presentations, and team collaboration
Resume and brief cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
Paid holidays and generous time away from work
Collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance
Meaningful impact on Spanish language education
Competitive compensation