Head of Content and Course Design

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead Efektas content and course design for K-12 learning programs, combining instructional design mastery with people leadership within a cross-functional team. You will oversee end-to-end course development for both digital and print formats, applying a standards-aligned curriculum approach. You will advance AI-enabled workflows while keeping learning science and educator judgment at the center. You will tailor content for international markets and diverse regulatory contexts, collaborating with product, sales, and government relations. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape rigorous, market-ready learning experiences at scale. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Apply and uphold Efektas curriculum quality framework across multiple subject areas and grade bands, recommending refinements from production experience /li li Lead course-level design and sequencing of coherent, standards-aligned curricula across disciplines within approved blueprints /li li Run the course creation pipeline end to end for digital and print publishing, including authoring, editorial, and QA workflows /li li Direct development of unit plans, performance tasks, assessments, and instructional materials for multiple modalities and diverse learners /li li Operate and improve AI-enabled tools and workflows within Efektas content ecosystem to enhance quality, personalization, and efficiency, with human-in-the-loop oversight /li li Lead market-specific adaptation, localization, and testing across markets and countries, adapting for local regulatory, cultural, and procurement requirements /li li Provide content, production, and feasibility input to product, sales, and government-relations teams for RFP and B2G proposals /li li Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and production partners, including authors, designers, and vendors /li li Deliver projects on time and to specification, managing multiple concurrent initiatives across subjects and markets /li li Manage production budgets, schedules, and resourcing, including freelance and vendor teams /li li Feed production data and lessons learned back into quality framework and pipeline improvements /li li Identify and act on training and communication opportunities related to materials use /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Masters degree in Curriculum Instruction, Instructional Design, Education, or related field /li li Minimum 5–7 years experience in curriculum or content development /li li Experience developing both digital learning content and print/textbook publishing /li li Proven leadership or management experience supervising content teams /li li Experience working across international, multi-market educational contexts (public/private, B2G/B2C/B2B) /li /ul ul li Effective written and oral communication in English (near-native) /li li Strong instructional design foundation with knowledge of K-12 standards frameworks /li li Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines /li li Working knowledge of AI concepts applied to education (adaptive learning, generative AI, learning analytics) /li li Familiarity with K-12 standards frameworks (e.g., Common Core, NGSS, Cambridge) /li li Experience with course design, editorial workflows, and QA processes /li /ul