Curriculum and Learning Manager (12 month limited-term)

Bezos Academy•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bezos Academy is hiring a Curriculum and Learning Manager for a new direct-to-consumer initiative that develops learning experiences for parents to use with children from birth to age three. The role will help create systems to measure the initiative’s impact and turn early childhood developmental science into high-quality, accessible, culturally responsive curriculum. The manager will use research and data to inform product and program decisions, strengthen curriculum, and identify ways to help families engage in developmentally rich, joyful learning with their children. This is a hands-on role for an early childhood expert who can lead complex projects and cross-functional workstreams, build new approaches from scratch, navigate ambiguity, and iterate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to work in person with product team members at the Eastlake office at least two days per week. The position is temporary, full-time, benefits-eligible, and exempt (salaried), with an anticipated term through December 17, 2027. The salary range is $100,000–$160,000 per year. Benefits include paid vacation, personal time off, sick time, holidays, an organization-wide winter break, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, and an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Five or more years of relevant experience, including at least two years owning curriculum development, data analysis, and/or related workstreams outside a classroom setting.
Experience developing family- or educator-facing early childhood curriculum or related digital content.
Understanding of child developmental science and evidence-based strategies that support early learning.
Understanding of adult learning principles and evidence-based strategies for helping adults learn and apply knowledge during interactions with children.
Knowledge of data collection, analysis, research methodology, and approaches to reducing bias in data.
Ability to translate research findings into strategic recommendations and program or product improvements.
Excellent written and visual communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information.
Ability to adapt content to ensure it is relevant for diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in child development, early childhood education research, or a related field.
Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to recognize common errors or limitations in AI-generated content, including bias, developmental appropriateness, and curriculum alignment issues.
Demonstrated project ownership skills and ability to independently manage workstreams aligned to organizational goals.
Experience creating educational content specifically for infants and toddlers from birth to age three, with deep knowledge of their developmental needs.
Experience contributing to research or program evaluation in early childhood contexts.
Experience translating research or observational data into clear, accessible summaries or reports for families and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop meaningful learning experiences for parents to use with children from birth to age three.
Develop systems and measurement approaches to assess impact and generate actionable insights.
Translate early childhood developmental science into high-quality, accessible, culturally responsive curriculum content.
Use research and data to inform product and program decisions and improve outcomes for children and families.
Lead complex projects and cross-functional workstreams, building and iterating on approaches in an ambiguous environment.
Help shape strategies, strengthen curriculum, and deepen understanding of what supports developmentally rich, joyful learning experiences for families.