Literacy Content Developer

About the role

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a Literacy Professional Learning Content Developer to join our team. This position bridges the gap between educational theory and practical classroom implementation by transforming core literacy frameworks into engaging, accessible multimedia professional development experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and expand literacy curriculum-based professional learning content
• Create engaging digital content including instructional videos, interactive teaching and learning and coaching simulations, and animations
• Partner across teams to design professional learning that is aligned with Savvas literacy curriculum and related messaging
• Facilitate internal training for literacy-focused employees using instructor-led, hybrid, and asynchronous formats
• Conduct quality assurance by performing detailed editorial reviews, usability testing, and accessibility compliance audits
• Manage project lifecycles by leading multiple concurrent content development projects, defining timelines, coordinating resources, and providing regular stakeholder updates
• Raise existing materials by auditing, revising, and maintaining current professional learning portfolios

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Education, Literacy, Instructional Design, or a closely related field; a Master's degree (MA/MS) with an explicit focus on elementary literacy or curriculum instruction is highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of early literacy classroom teaching experience (Grades Pre-K through 5) with a demonstrated mastery of foundational reading and writing instruction
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in education, instructional design, or corporate training development
• Minimum of 3 years of in-district staff development, instructional coaching, or professional learning facilitation experience
• Prior experience serving as a school or district-level literacy professional learning coordinator, lead, or coach is preferred

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Deep expertise in elementary literacy instruction (Pre-K–5), including evidence-based reading and writing practices, early language development, and curriculum design
• Expertise in adult learning theory, backward design, and evidence-based instructional design, with demonstrated success creating engaging, impactful professional learning experiences
• Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage educators, school and district leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to seek and apply feedback, iterate on designs, problem solve, and continuously improve learning experiences
• Advanced proficiency with instructional design and collaboration tools, including Articulate 360, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and AI-enabled productivity tools

Additional Job Requirements

• Maintain a safe, effective, quiet, and personal home office environment suitable for professional virtual work, or possess the ability to commute reliably to the local office as required by modern hybrid scheduling models or as required to effectively perform
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds of office or presentation materials as required
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, composure, and emotional intelligence when interacting with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Ability and confidence to use computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive), and modern AI-powered productivity features utilized across Savvas platforms