About AI Education Project (aiEDU)

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates equitable educational experiences to inspire and empower learners everywhere with AI literacy. We teach students—especially those who are disproportionately affected by artificial intelligence and automation—the conceptual understanding and practical skills they need to succeed as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens. Join us to make an impact in education and help shape a brighter future for learners today and tomorrow.

About the Role

As the Director of Curriculum, you will play a key role in bringing AI Literacy education to students nationwide by leading the design and development of aiEDU’s learning materials. The Learning team is central to our organization, and the Curriculum Team is at the heart of the Learning Team. You will generate exciting, original ideas for new curricular resources and lead a talented group of curriculum developers and instructional designers. As a director, you will be instrumental in setting and driving aiEDU’s curriculum strategy to ensure students have fun, engaging, and effective learning experiences.

In addition to managing curriculum designers, the Director of Curriculum will partner 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 teacher professional development aligns with the content and quality of our curriculum.

Role Details

• Location: This full-time, exempt role can be performed on a flexible schedule remotely from anywhere in the U.S. High-speed internet is required. The ideal candidate should 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 health, 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% vested immediately. For details, visit: https://www.aiedu.org/careers

• Start date: We hope to hire someone as soon as possible after an offer is extended, though there is some flexibility.

Your Responsibilities

People Management (40%)

• Manage a team of curriculum developers and designers.

• Set a strong example for your team by modeling company culture, values, and principles.

• Support and coach direct reports as they set team and individual goals, and monitor progress.

• Lead weekly team meetings and 1-on-1s with every 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 the quality standards established by aiEDU. Oversee the design, quality, and release of new products.

• Develop product roadmaps and assign ownership and tasks.

Strategy Development (10%)

• Set departmental direction, vision, and strategy, holding direct reports accountable for delivery and execution.

• Work with the CLO to influence team and organization-wide strategy. Propose and implement ideas related to curriculum strategy, team development, and the establishment and ongoing maintenance of our vision and values.

• Approve departmental staffing and budget decisions.

Hands-On Curriculum Development (10%)

• Actively develop lessons, projects, slides, and other learning materials. While the role is primarily managerial, the Curriculum Director should be willing and able to jump into development when needed.

Cross-Team Coordination and Communication (5%)

• Work with the Programs team and external partners to ensure all teams understand the overall curriculum vision and their respective product roadmaps.

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

• Manage cross-department projects that affect 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 proficiency with company and team procedures, policies, and tools.

• Review and provide high-level feedback on the current roadmap and existing curricular products.

• Create at least one new project or lesson for the Project Dashboard to familiarize yourself with our development style and vision.

• Start meeting weekly with direct reports and the CLO to build rapport and align on your preferred management approach.

Within 3 Months, You Will:

• Lead weekly team meetings and communication channels, working to improve collaboration and receive positive feedback from team members.

• Update the product roadmap as needed, with clear buy-in from the Learning Team.

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

• Set goals and quarterly OKRs for the curriculum department and 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:

• Successfully lead the department in creating and releasing at least three new curricular products.

• Build deep relationships with other Learning Team members through consistent and compassionate communication.

• Participate in strategic planning initiatives with the CLO.

• Propose a detailed, realistic departmental budget for the next 12 months.

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

• Co-lead at least one Learning Team retreat.

About You

Please remember that there is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If you’re unsure you fully meet the qualifications, we still strongly encourage you to apply. Share your relevant experience in a thoughtful cover letter.

You may be a great fit 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 or delivering professional development for educators.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively and independently.

• The willingness to take initiative and propose original ideas.

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

• Ability to prioritize work and delegate when appropriate.

• A passion for innovation and tech equity in public education.

• The ability to build strong relationships with staff based on trust, respect, effective communication, and shared goals.

• Experience leading user-centered teams and design processes.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities amid ambiguity while using creativity and resourcefulness.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The AI Education Project is an equal opportunity employer. We believe building and empowering a diverse team is essential to our mission, and all qualified applicants will be considered 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 aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits eligibility, and termination. In accordance with federal law, all people hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification.