Senior Content Developer

at Pearson in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company description:

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions.?We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees with the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to the privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations. ?

The newly created school-dedicated curriculum development team will focus on enhancements to our curriculum as identified by teachers and administrators at one of our Connections Academy schools. The intent of the team is twofold: first for our customers to participate in our development cycle and get immediate value from enhancements that will save them time better spent on building relationships with students and differentiating instruction; and second for our PVS teams to build relationships with our schools, understand their problems and opportunities, and appreciate how they are using our curriculum. The team is comprised of a product manager, a solutions manager, content developers, an assurance analyst, a content architecture and integration analyst, and an instructional designer.

Role Description:

Working from home or from one of Pearson’s US-based offices, the senior content developer is responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising curriculum, instructional materials, multimedia, supplementary resources, and assessments to support successful, effective teaching and the achievement of student outcomes. As a member of the school-dedicated team, the senior content developer will work with teachers and administrators to identify and prioritize school needs, develop their solutions, and lead the team to test, validate, and deliver the solutions to our school customers.

Responsibilities :

+ Develop course enhancements, curricular resources, instructional materials, etc. according to teacher and/or student specifications

+ Directly manage a small but mighty cross-functional development team including an editorial quality assurance analyst, a content architecture and integration analyst, and various external contingent workers based on SME focus, centered around a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

+ Lead subject matter experts and/or strategic partners to develop course enhancements in alignment to standards, including state-specific academic standards, WCAG 2.2AA accessibility standards, PVS authoring and style guides, and Pearson’s Global Content Policy

+ Update and maintain course documentation including course maps, learning objective frameworks, course metadata, and alignments

+ Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders

+ Proposes and effectively and responsibly implements new ways of developing content, including the use of generative AI

+ Has a measurable long-term impact on course performance and how it influences learner outcomes

+ Partners closely with the team’s Solutions Manager to lead the development team and ensure the end-to-end production of high-quality curriculum and resources according to teacher and student requirements

+ Stay current on most recent online education and curriculum development subject area strategies, trends, and initiatives

Qualifications :

+ Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education,?curriculum,?or similar area preferred?

+ Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or curriculum development required, with virtual learning preferred?

+ Deep understanding of K-12 academic standards and how to develop aligned curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments

+ Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented?

+ Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and proven ability to collaborate with product management teams

+ Demonstrates excellent verbal and writing skills

+ Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Educational Management Systems

+ Technologically proficient with Microsoft® Office, Azure Dev Ops, Google Suite, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly

+ Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills

As required by Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado and New York City. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. As required by the Colorado and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range begins at $80,000.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.?All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.?All