Curriculum Lead, Sphere Education Initiatives

About the role

The Cato Institute seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking Curriculum Lead to oversee and evolve the curriculum strategy for Sphere Education Initiatives. Reporting to and working with the Associate Director, this individual will focus on scaling the growth of print and digital curriculum offerings across disciplines for middle and high school levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of new interdisciplinary curriculum suites and resources.
• Conduct curriculum mapping to ensure alignment, coherence, and progression of respective suites and programs.
• Perform ongoing needs assessments with the curriculum team to identify market gaps and implement strategies to address them.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including scholars and curriculum contributors, to align curriculum with organizational goals.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across internal and external publishing, digital, and design teams to execute projects.
• Develop budgets and oversee schedules to ensure the timely delivery of projects with allocated resources.

Education and Experience

• Background in K12 teaching with a preference for social studies or economics.
• 5+ years of professional experience managing curriculum development, publication, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement a full-scale curriculum in both print and digital formats.
• Experience collaborating with illustrators, editors, and printing companies.
• PREFERRED: Experience with textbook publication.
• Alignment with the vision and principles of the Cato Institute and Sphere Education Initiatives.

Skills

• Strong understanding of education standards and frameworks, including C3 and UDL.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication skills.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Benefits

• All Cato employees receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Transit/Parking benefits
• Pet discount plan

Pay

$90,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience and demonstrated skill.

Schedule

This position may be based in Washington, DC, or performed remotely.