Curricular Solutions Architect

The job overview for the role of Curricular Solutions Architect at Newsela is to articulate bridges that connect Curriculum to Instruction by using Newsela’s engaging, authentic, and differentiated content. The Curricular Solutions Architect will build relationships with districts, work closely with the field sales team, and apply pedagogical expertise to architect curricular solutions that enable engaging and aligned learning in classrooms. Additionally, the role involves championing client needs and identifying untapped opportunities, as well as designing and implementing scalable systems to meet market demands. The Curricular Solutions Architect will rely on data, research, industry best practices, creativity, and ingenuity to ensure the final output is delightful to users.

• Engineer content opportunities for Newsela's off-the-shelf products, custom content products, and curriculum design services
• Expand Newsela's Total Addressable Market by identifying strategic regional, state, and district content priorities and needs
• Identify and create synergies between existing content solutions and future opportunities
• Identify specific district content opportunities such as RFPs and other key account specific work
• Align content sales strategy with Newsela's Product strategy
• Create content investment business cases for prospective custom content opportunities
• Build relationships with districts in the territory and understand their content and instructional needs
• Architect curricular solutions that enable engaging and aligned learning in classrooms
• Champion client needs, requests, and untapped opportunities
• Design and implement scalable systems to meet market demands and client needs efficiently
• Utilize data, research, and industry best practices to inform decision-making
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Content, and Product leadership teams to identify client needs and opportunities
• Use pedagogical expertise and consultative skills to ensure the final output is delightful to users
• Collaborate closely with the field sales team
• Have a deep understanding of instructional needs and build consensus on solutions with multiple stakeholders.

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction or other related field
• Experience designing quality instructional resources, preferably in a cross-curricular capacity across ELA, Social Studies, and Science
• Experience identifying instructional needs and building consensus on the just-right solution with multiple stakeholders

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world's leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
• Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave.
• Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes.
• Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality.
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.