Curriculum and Learning Manager (12 month limited-term)

About the organization

At Bezos Academy, we believe all children deserve the great start that excellent early education provides, including in under-resourced communities. Our mission is to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner by inventing the solutions needed to scale early childhood education. We are a unique organization that realizes our mission in two ways. First, we operate a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities, offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families. Second, we create tools, products, technology, and other solutions designed to reach young children and their caregivers well beyond the walls of our schools. We aspire to have a profound, large-scale impact on children ages zero to five.

About the role

As 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 & schedule

• Seattle, WA (Eastlake neighborhood)
• Hybrid: in-person at least two days per week
• Temporary, full-time position anticipated through December 17, 2027
• Exempt (salaried)

Pay

Full salary range in Seattle, WA: $100,000 – $160,000 per year. The upper third of the 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer contribution match
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care
• Annual accrual of 15 paid vacation days
• 4 days of paid personal time off
• 9 paid sick (care) days
• 9 paid holidays
• 5 paid days off for organization-wide winter break
• Additional time off if required by applicable law

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of relevant experience, with at least two years 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