About Williamsburg Learning
At Williamsburg Learning (WL), we aim to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders. We partner with schools like Williamsburg Academy, Leadership Academy of Utah, and Williamsburg Academy of Colorado to deliver transformational learning experiences that spark curiosity, growth, and purpose.
We live by our values—Growth, Right Action, and a Culture of Belonging. We believe work should be meaningful and fun. Our team is authentic, connected, and committed to doing the right thing for each other and the students we serve.
To support our people, WL offers 100% paid health premiums for full-time employees (75% for families), a 100% 401(k) match up to 4%, PTO, plus many more perks!
If our mission and culture resonate with you, we would love to have you on our team!
Position Summary:
The Curriculum Content Architect(CCA) leads the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of curriculum programs across multiple school partnerships. This role ensures all courses, instructional materials, and academic pathways align with state standards, graduation requirements, and best practices in instructional design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The CCA also oversees quality assurance processes, operational course setup, and the management of curriculum documentation and compliance initiatives. In addition, the role provides leadership in educational technology and AI integration by supporting innovation, training teams, and implementing tools that enhance curriculum quality and organizational efficiency.
Essential Duties
The CCA will be responsible for each of the areas below and will work with members of the Academics Department across multiple initiatives:
1) Course Maintenance, Development, & Planning
- Create new courses in collaboration with mentors and departments
- Lead course refresh and overhaul projects for existing curriculum
- Develop instructional media, assessments, competency frameworks, curriculum materials (templates, rubrics, booklists) aligned with course outcomes
- Update and maintain course content and course materials based on curriculum requirements and emerging pedagogical best practices..
- Develop and maintain course paths and graduation plans for each school partnership
- Manage student orientation course initiatives and develop onboarding content that introduces students to curriculum structures, academic expectations, and learning resources
2) Standards & Compliance Management
- Manage curriculum alignment to state testing standards and map course content to graduation requirements across all partnerships
- Maintain standards correlation and mapping projects for multiple states
- Review and verify that all curriculum content accurately reflects state standards, competencies, and graduation requirements
- Oversee ongoing documentation of state-specific homeschool and graduation requirements
- Ensure Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in all curriculum materials and course structure
- Identify, create, and track curriculum content requiring custodial consent, prepare and distribute waiver documentation, and maintain records of permissions for student participation
3) Content Quality Assurance
- Validate accuracy and currency of all curriculum materials through systematic review processes
- Manage TWC documentation system including curriculum materials, resource catalogs, and alignments
- Implement and continuously improve quality control processes for all curriculum content
- Evaluate curriculum effectiveness using data analytics and stakeholder feedback
4) Operational Support
- Organize and execute semester course shell setup and publishing processes
- Ensure content alignment with academic calendar requirements
- Identify opportunities to streamline curriculum development workflows and improve efficiency
5) Technology Leadership & Innovation
- Lead cross-functional teams in evaluating, piloting, and implementing new educational technologies as needed
- Lead AI integration initiatives for curriculum development, content creation, and instructional enhancement, including piloting new AI tools, developing implementation protocols, and managing cross-functional project teams.
- Provide training and change management support for technology adoption across departments
- Research and recommend emerging tools to improve curriculum quality and operational efficiency
Non-Essential Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
The CCA must be a detail-oriented and organized individual, with the ability to manage multiple curriculum projects simultaneously. They should possess strong content expertise, including a deep understanding of pedagogical approaches and curriculum design. Analytical skills are essential for evaluating and improving existing curriculum based on data and feedback. Clear written and verbal communication skills are necessary for collaborating with diverse stakeholders, along with project management experience in managing curriculum development timelines and deliverables. Additionally, a strong understanding of academic standards and alignment processes is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
- 3-5 years of curriculum development experience
- Experience with standards-based curriculum design and Classical Education models
- Familiarity with state education standards and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in Canvas LMS course design, setup, and management, including homepage customization, course shell publishing, and ongoing maintenance.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
- Familiarity with homeschool and alternative education models
- Background in assessment design and evaluation
- Experience working in secondary education (middle and high school) and/or online, hybrid, homeschool, or alternative learning models.
- Knowledge of multi-state educational partnerships and compliance considerations.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Proficiency with Canvas LMS (required; expert-level preferred)
- Understanding of instructional design principles and frameworks
- Accessibility compliance tools and WCAG standards knowledge
- AI-powered educational tools and applications for curriculum development
- Project management and collaboration platforms (Asana, Trello, Slack, or similar)
- Basic graphic design and multimedia creation skills
- Content authoring tools (Articulate, Camtasia, H5P, or comparable software)
Physical and Mental Requirements / Working Conditions
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Specifically, this includes:
- Participating in 2-3 weekly online team meetings, with additional meetings as needed.
- Attending half-day or day-long, online quarterly team meetings four times per year.
Required Equipment (You Provide)
- High-speed internet (we recommend 5 Mbps or more)
Compensation & Logistics
Compensation: $90,000 / year
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt