- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Master's Degree in Education or a closely related discipline
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
BRAVE Books is seeking a Senior-Level Curriculum Lead to build an entirely new curriculum product line from the ground up near The Woodlands, TX. This role offers significant responsibility and opportunity, acting as an individual contributor with authority over strategy, content, accreditation, educator engagement, go-to-market planning, and overall execution. The successful candidate will define the scope and structure of the Brave Books curriculum to align with the company’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and articulate the vision and scope of Brave Books' curriculum offerings, including grade levels and subject matter focus.
- Create strategic business plans encompassing unit economics, production schedules, marketing approaches, and financial break-even analyses.
- Design curriculum content aligned with educational standards (K-12), collaborating with writers and subject experts to produce teacher guides, student resources, assessments, and supplemental materials that are academically sound and commercially feasible.
- Ensure curriculum compliance with Common Core and state-specific standards, manage accreditation processes, and stay up to date on trends in curriculum development.
- Engage with schools, homeschool networks, and educators to validate market requirements and formulate go-to-market strategies including positioning, pricing, and sales targets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams such as Product, Marketing, and Operations to manage project timelines, monitor effectiveness through feedback and sales data, and iteratively improve the product.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, or related fields.
- Minimum five years of experience in curriculum or instructional design, or education product development.
- Proven track record in launching new curriculum lines or education products.
- Thorough understanding of educational standards, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
- Strong project management skills to handle complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to rollout.
- Excellent communication skills tailored for both educational and business stakeholders.
- Alignment with the mission of faith-based and values-driven education.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Background in publishing or children’s education sectors.
- Familiarity with digital curriculum platforms, learning management systems, or educational technology tools.
- Established relationships within K-12 schools and homeschool communities.
- Experience analyzing student outcomes and educational data.
- Knowledge of instructional design methods such as ADDIE or backward design.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience launching products in emerging markets.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $70,000–$100,000 per year based on experience. Full-time employees qualify for benefits including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and other perks typical of a small company.
About BRAVE Books
BRAVE Books creates faith- and values-based media and resources—including books, TV shows, and games—to empower families in nurturing courageous and truth-filled young leaders. The company emphasizes high performance, ownership, and mission-driven work culture.