Curriculum and Assessment Developer, English Literacy

Reading Horizons

Curriculum & Assessment Developer creating and refining high-quality literacy curriculum and assessments for Reading Horizons. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support literacy outcomes.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeKaysville • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, revise, and refine literacy curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with research-informed instructional principles
Create lessons, assessments, instructional routines, intervention materials, teacher resources, and supplemental instructional supports
Ensure instructional materials maintain fidelity to Reading Horizons’ proprietary phonics methodology and other established instructional principles while supporting effective classroom implementation
Review curriculum and assessment materials for instructional accuracy, clarity, developmental appropriateness, and alignment across products and grade levels
Contribute to the development and refinement of print, digital, and blended learning experiences
Support the creation of rationale documentation, implementation guidance, and instructional support resources
Maintain established curriculum guidelines, quality standards, and editorial consistency across materials
Coordinate and review the work of contractors, providing feedback and oversight related to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
Collaborate with Curriculum & Assessment, Editorial, Design, and Software Development team members throughout product development cycles
Participate in curriculum and assessment planning discussions, contributing instructional expertise and implementation-focused feedback
Actively seek, listen to, and apply educator, student, and stakeholder feedback to support continuous improvement of curriculum and assessment materials
Work closely with internal and external contributors to ensure timely completion of deliverables and alignment to established expectations
Provide feedback to contractors, consultants, and external reviewers as assigned
Stay informed on current literacy research, instructional best practices, and educational trends related to foundational literacy and assessment
Apply research findings, product data, and implementation insights to improve instructional effectiveness and learner engagement
Support initiatives aligned to HQIM criteria, state standards, and evidence-based literacy instruction
Contribute to ongoing curriculum and assessment refinement through data analysis, review processes, and implementation feedback.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, English, or a related field
3–5+ years of experience in literacy instruction, curriculum development, assessment development, or instructional content development
Experience teaching reading/literacy in classroom settings
Strong understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, literacy and language research, and learning science, with the ability to translate research into effective instructional content
Experience developing instructional or assessment content for elementary literacy or intervention programs
Excellent written communication skills
Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools, including Google Workspace, AI-supported workflows, and content management or collaborative development platforms
Reading endorsement or specialized literacy training (LETRS or similar preferred)
Experience developing both print and digital instructional materials
Experience implementing blended learning environments
Familiarity with educational publishing workflows, HQIM criteria, and curriculum evaluation practices
Developed understanding of Reading Horizons products and instructional methodology, including classroom implementation experience
Bilingual English-Spanish proficiency preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any and all essential functions.
Some travel may be required once or twice per year for company events, school visits, or team collaboration.

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmentassessment developmentinstructional content developmentevidence-based instructional practicesliteracy instructiondata analysisblended learningprint instructional materialsdigital instructional materialsliteracy intervention programs

Soft Skills

written communicationcollaborationfeedback provisioncontinuous improvementorganizational skillsattention to detailstakeholder engagementinstructional expertisetimelinessadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EducationReading endorsementspecialized literacy training (LETRS or similar)