Director, Curriculum Operations

Great Minds

Director of Curriculum Operations managing operational aspects of educational content development for a high-growth organization. Leading team collaboration and project management aligned with Great Minds’ educational mission.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Senior Director to prioritize departmental initiatives
Maintain ongoing cross-departmental communication to facilitate improvement of systems and processes
Support the development of Managing Editors as they collaborate with cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain relationships and contracts with external contributors and vendors
Collaborate with Directors/Associate Directors, Managing Editors, and Managers
Cultivate strong working relationships with leaders and professionals throughout the organization
Foster a healthy, strong team culture that values humility, collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in education publishing, curriculum development, K-12 education services, or a comparable organization
5+ years of experience in a team leadership role
Demonstrated track record managing large, complex, cross-functional projects with overlapping timelines
Experience developing and managing multi-year project budgets
Deep familiarity with content publishing workflows (print and digital)
Advanced proficiency in project management principles and tools (Smartsheet or similar)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaborative platforms (SharePoint, Google Workspace, or similar)
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with external vendors and contributors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid parental leave
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementcontent publishing workflowscurriculum developmentcross-functional project management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationteam leadershipcollaborationrelationship buildingcommitment to qualitycontinuous improvement