Lead Service Designer, Spanish Literacy
Great Minds · Washington, DC · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteArt & Creative$88k–$101k/yrFull-time
Job Purpose
The Lead Service Designer, Spanish Literacy leads the strategy and execution of professional learning services supporting a Spanish literacy curriculum. The role involves researching, developing, and refining content and learning experiences for implementers, ensuring alignment with best practices in adult learning.
Where We’re Headed
Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Execution (30%)
- Lead and manage projects from vision through delivery, overseeing the work of 1–2 designers as needed
- Plan and execute service development milestones, ensuring timely delivery and clear cross-team communication
- Proactively identify and address risks, challenges, and priorities, communicating effectively with leadership
- Learning Design & Content Development (60%)
- Define multi-year learning sequences across content, instruction, and academic equity for educators and administrators (synchronous and on-demand)
- Design and develop high-quality professional learning experiences and resources aligned to a Spanish literacy curriculum and project goals, using iterative cycles of creation, facilitation, observation, and revision based on feedback
- Ensure all content meets quality, rigor, and accessibility standards
- Think strategically and flexibly about service offerings and improvements
- Collaboration & Culture (10%)
- Collaborate effectively with the Service Design & Development team and cross-functional partners
- Foster a culture of trust, curiosity, collegiality, and excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience developing bilingual K–6 curriculum or implementation services, or coaching bilingual curriculum
- Native or near-native Spanish proficiency
- Deep content knowledge and pedagogical expertise in K–6 Spanish literacy and bilingual education
- At least 3 years’ experience facilitating professional learning for teachers and administrators
- Strong expertise in adult learning and professional development best practices
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
Attributes
- Deep understanding of the K–12 education landscape
- Commitment to high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum and instructional excellence
- Growth mindset, including openness to feedback and reflective practice
- Collaborative, with strong judgment, tact, and integrity
- Empathy for educators and a belief in every child’s potential
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Status
Full-time
Location
Remote