About the AI Education Project (aiEDU)

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating fair educational opportunities that inspire and empower learners everywhere through AI literacy. We teach students—especially those who are disproportionately affected by artificial intelligence and automation—the knowledge and hands-on skills they need to succeed as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens. Join us in strengthening education and helping shape a brighter future for learners today and tomorrow.

About the Role

As the Director of Curriculum, you will play a key role in expanding AI literacy education nationwide by overseeing the design and development of aiEDU’s learning materials. The Learning team is vital to our organization, and the Curriculum Team is at the heart of Learning. You will generate original, engaging ideas for new curriculum resources and lead a talented group of curriculum developers and instructional designers. In this director role, you will also help set and advance aiEDU’s curriculum strategy to ensure students have enjoyable, highly engaging, and effective learning experiences.

In addition to managing curriculum designers, the Director of Curriculum will collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer on organization-wide decisions. You will also work closely with aiEDU’s Professional Learning staff and Programs team to ensure that teacher professional development matches both the content and quality of our curriculum.

Role Details

• Location: This full-time, exempt position offers flexibility and can be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S. You must have reliable high-speed internet. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working effectively in a remote environment.

• Compensation: The base salary range is $145,000–$155,000, depending on experience.

• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and any dependents, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible work hours and location, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, a generous annual stipend for home office expenses and professional development, and a 401(k) match of 4% that vests immediately. For more information, visit: https://www.aiedu.org/careers

• Start date: We plan to hire as soon as possible after an offer is made, though some flexibility is available.

Your Responsibilities

People Management (40%)

• Manage a team of curriculum developers and designers.

• Set a strong example by modeling the company’s culture, values, and guiding principles.

• Coach direct reports as they set team and individual goals and monitor progress.

• Lead weekly team meetings and hold one-on-one check-ins with each member of the curriculum department.

• Own the growth and development of all direct reports, meeting with the CLO at least weekly to review progress.

Product Management (30%)

• Lead the full lifecycle of new curriculum products, ensuring they meet aiEDU’s quality standards. Oversee design, quality assurance, and product releases.

• Create product roadmaps and clarify ownership and task assignments.

Strategy Development (10%)

• Set the department’s direction, vision, and strategy, and hold direct reports accountable for execution and delivery.

• Partner with the CLO to shape team and organization-wide strategy. Develop and implement curriculum strategy ideas, team growth plans, and the creation and ongoing maintenance of aiEDU’s vision and values.

• Approve departmental staffing and budget decisions.

Hands-On Curriculum Development (10%)

• Actively develop lessons, projects, slides, and other learning materials. Although the role is primarily managerial, the Curriculum Director should be ready to step in with development work when needed.

Cross-Team Coordination and Communication (5%)

• Collaborate with the Programs team and external partners to ensure everyone understands the overall curriculum vision and each team’s product roadmap.

• Work with the Professional Learning department to ensure professional development aligns with our curriculum vision.

• Manage cross-department initiatives that impact the organization as a whole.

Your Impact

Within 1 Month, You Will:

• Complete aiEDU’s onboarding program and the Learning Team’s onboarding, demonstrating full understanding of company and team procedures, policies, and tools.

• Review the current roadmap and existing curricular products, providing high-level feedback.

• Create at least one new project or lesson for the Project Dashboard to become familiar with our development approach and vision.

• Start weekly meetings with direct reports and the CLO to build relationships and align on your preferred management style.

Within 3 Months, You Will:

• Lead weekly team meetings and communication routines, strengthening collaboration and earning positive feedback from team members.

• Update the product roadmap as needed, ensuring alignment with the Learning Team.

• Begin managing at least one major, high-impact project.

• Set goals and quarterly OKRs for the curriculum department and for direct reports.

Within 6 Months, You Will:

• Meet or exceed at least 50% of quarterly OKRs.

• Ensure direct reports are making clear, measurable progress toward their goals and create growth plans for anyone who is not.

• Lead the product cycle for at least one curricular product.

• Update and share the curriculum department’s vision, values, and standards.

Within a Year, You Will:

• Lead the department to develop and release at least three new curricular products successfully.

• Build strong relationships with other members of the Learning Team through consistent, compassionate communication.

• Participate in strategic planning with the CLO.

• Submit a detailed, realistic departmental budget covering the next 12 months.

• Set ambitious goals for the team and individuals for the following year and conduct formal reviews for all team members.

• Co-lead at least one Learning Team retreat.

About You

Please note that there is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If you don’t meet every qualification fully, we still strongly encourage you to apply. In your cover letter, thoughtfully share the experience most relevant to this role.

You may be a strong match if you have:

• At least four (4) years of experience in curriculum development.

• Experience as a classroom teacher, especially in a Title I school.

• Experience leading and delivering professional development for educators.

• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and independently.

• The drive to take initiative and propose original ideas.

• Strong management skills with an empathetic, people-first leadership approach.

• The ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately.

• A commitment to innovation and equity in public education through technology.

• The ability to build trust-based relationships by showing respect, communicating effectively, and aligning on shared goals.

• Experience leading user-centered teams and design processes.

• The ability to handle multiple priorities in ambiguous situations using creativity and resourcefulness.

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Slack, and the ability to produce high-quality work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The AI Education Project is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that building and empowering a diverse team is essential to our mission, and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits eligibility, and termination. In line with federal law, any hired candidate must verify identity and work authorization in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification.