Curriculum and Assessment Developer - English Literacy

Reading Horizons • Kaysville, UT

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Curriculum and Assessment Developer — English Literacy plays a key role in developing, refining, and reviewing high-quality literacy curriculum, assessments, and instructional resources aligned with literacy research, learning science, and the Reading Horizons methodology. Working closely with the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and cross-functional partners, this role supports the creation of instructional materials, assessments, teacher resources, intervention supports, and related content that reflects evidence-based literacy practices and aligns with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, execution-focused, and deeply knowledgeable in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and assessment design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, English, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in literacy instruction, curriculum development, assessment development, or instructional content development.
• Experience teaching reading and literacy in classroom settings.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, literacy and language research, and learning science, with the ability to translate research into effective instructional content.
• Experience developing instructional or assessment content for elementary literacy or intervention programs.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools, including Google Workspace, AI-supported workflows, and content management or collaborative development platforms.
• Experience interpreting and applying academic standards to curriculum, instruction, and assessment development, including evaluating alignment between standards, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessment items.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Reading endorsement or specialized literacy training (LETRS or similar).
• Experience developing both print and digital instructional materials.
• Familiarity with educational publishing workflows, HQIM criteria, and curriculum evaluation practices.
• Developed understanding of Reading Horizons products and instructional methodology, including classroom implementation experience.
• Bilingual English-Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply state and national literacy standards to ensure curriculum, instruction, and assessments are appropriately aligned to grade-level expectations and intended learning outcomes.
• Develop, revise, and refine literacy curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with research-informed instructional principles.
• Create lessons, assessments, instructional routines, intervention materials, teacher resources, and supplemental instructional supports.
• Ensure instructional materials maintain fidelity to Reading Horizons' proprietary phonics methodology while supporting effective classroom implementation.
• Review curriculum and assessment materials for instructional accuracy, clarity, developmental appropriateness, standards alignment, and coherence across products and grade levels.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of print, digital, and blended learning experiences.
• Support the creation of rationale documentation, implementation guidance, and instructional support resources.
• Maintain established curriculum guidelines, quality standards, and editorial consistency across materials.
• Coordinate and review the work of contractors, providing feedback and oversight related to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Assessment, Editorial, Design, and Software Development team members throughout product development cycles.
• Participate in curriculum and assessment planning discussions, contributing instructional expertise and implementation-focused feedback.
• Actively seek, listen to, and apply educator, student, and stakeholder feedback to support continuous improvement of materials.
• Work closely with internal and external contributors to ensure timely completion of deliverables and alignment to established expectations.
• Stay informed on current literacy research, instructional best practices, and educational trends related to foundational literacy and assessment
• Apply research findings, product data, and implementation insights to improve instructional effectiveness and learner engagement
• Support initiatives aligned to HQIM criteria, state standards, and evidence-based literacy instruction
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum and assessment refinement through data analysis, review processes, and implementation feedback

Benefits

• Some travel may be required once or twice per year for company events, school visits, or team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level