About the AI Education Project (aiEDU)

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) is a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates equitable educational opportunities to inspire and empower learners everywhere through AI literacy. We teach students—especially those who are disproportionately impacted by artificial intelligence and automation—the conceptual knowledge and practical skills they need to thrive as future workers, creators, consumers, and citizens. Join us to strengthen education and help shape a brighter future for learners today and tomorrow.

About the Role

As the Director of Curriculum, you will play a central role in expanding AI literacy education nationwide by leading the design and development of aiEDU’s learning materials. The Learning team is essential to our organization, and the Curriculum Team is at the core of Learning. You will develop original, engaging ideas for new curricular resources and lead a talented group of curriculum developers and instructional designers. As a director, you will also be key in establishing and advancing aiEDU’s curriculum strategy to ensure students have fun, 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 the content and quality of our curriculum.

Role Details

• Location: This full-time, exempt position can be done on a flexible schedule remotely from anywhere in the U.S. A reliable high-speed internet connection is required. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working effectively in a remote environment.

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

• Benefits: We provide 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 aim to hire as soon as possible after an offer is extended, 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 track progress.

• Lead weekly team meetings and 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 the design, quality assurance, and release of new products.

• Create product roadmaps and define 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 help shape team and organization-wide strategy. Develop and implement ideas related to curriculum strategy, team growth, and the creation 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 ready to step in with development work when needed.

Cross-Team Coordination and Communication (5%)

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

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

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

Your Impact

Within 1 Month, You Will:

• Finish aiEDU’s onboarding program and the Learning Team’s onboarding, demonstrating full competence with company and team procedures, policies, and tools.

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

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

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

Within 3 Months, You Will:

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

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

• Start 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:

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

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

• Participate in strategic planning with the CLO.

• Submit 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 keep in mind that there is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If you don’t feel you meet the qualifications completely, we still strongly encourage you to apply. In your cover letter, share your relevant experience in a thoughtful way.

You may be a great fit if you have:

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

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

• Experience leading or delivering professional development for educators.

• Strong time management skills, with 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 approach.

• The ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately.

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

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

• Experience leading user-centered teams and design processes.

• The ability to handle multiple priorities in ambiguous situations 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 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 status protected 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, anyone hired must verify identity and work authorization in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification.