Director, French Language Program – Curriculum

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Toronto

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CAD 90,000 - 130,000

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4 days ago

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Job summary

Nelson is seeking a seasoned leader to guide the French Language portfolios on Edwin. You will drive strategy, mentor content specialists and external contributors, and align product direction with French curriculum policy and market needs.

This role requires strong bilingual capability and a track record in SaaS/EdTech product leadership. You will collaborate across departments to grow the Edwin customer base, apply market research insights, and deliver high-impact French educational content

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in education, preferably with French specialization.
Significant K-12 French language curriculum and instructional experience.
Fully bilingual in French and English.
7-8 years’ experience in K-12 French language education market across teaching, product/content development, research, and customer success.
Proven ability to launch and manage profitable products/services and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Own portfolio goals, budgets, competitive positioning, market feedback, and efficacy.
Provide editorial leadership for French freelance authors and external contributors.
Identify new product opportunities and set instructional direction based on policy and market needs.
Lead internal and external French language SME teams and travel for thought leadership when needed.
Develop go-to-market content strategies to grow and retain Edwin customer base.
Collaborate with Content & Curriculum, Strategy, Classroom Success, Sales, Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams.

Skills

K-12 French curriculum

Bilingual (French/English)

Product Management

Market Research

Team Leadership

Customer Engagement

SaaS/EdTech

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education with specialization in French/Francophone Studies

Tools

Generative AI Tools

Agile Methodologies

UX Design

Digital Platforms

Job description

Report to the Vice President, Content & Curriculum
Drive the vision, strategy, and growth of Nelson’s French Language portfolios on Edwin
Lead internal specialists and external contributors
Identify new product opportunities
Set instructional direction based on French language policy, curriculum, and market needs
Provide editorial leadership for French freelance authors, subject matter experts, and digital asset creators
Own portfolio goals, budgets, competitive positioning, market feedback, and efficacy
Conduct customer-facing market research to inform and validate portfolio decisions
Collaborate with Content & Curriculum, Strategy, Classroom Success, Sales, Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams
Develop go-to-market content strategies to grow and retain the Edwin customer base
Conduct market research and identify teaching, learning, and assessment trends
Launch and iterate innovative French content, assessments, and features
Lead content conceptualization, assessment, and instructional design
Develop and launch new and revised content strategies and services
Build relationships with Francophone authors, educators, school boards, and subject matter experts
Lead and develop an internal French and Francophone subject matter expert team and external contributors
Provide internal and external subject-area thought leadership, including occasional travel and public speaking
Apply Nelson’s corporate vision to optimize portfolio growth, product performance, and Edwin success metrics

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably a B.Ed. with a specialization in French, French Studies, or Francophone Studies
Significant K-12 French language curriculum and instructional experience
Fully bilingual in French and English
7-8 years’ experience in the K-12 French language education market, spanning teaching, product and content development, market research, and customer success
Demonstrated success defining or sourcing, launching, and managing profitable products and services
Proven ability to engage prospective and existing customers, partners, and other stakeholders
Strong knowledge of the K-12 Francophone and French language education sector, including FFL and FSL curricula (Core, Extended, and Immersion)
Experience developing assessment strategies supporting assessment for, as, and of learning
Understanding of K-12 French resource landscapes, including traditional resources, digital platforms, and generative AI tools
Short-, medium-, and long-range portfolio planning experience
Ability to identify risks and develop contingency plans
Strong Francophone market connections
Ability to identify, recruit, train, mentor, and develop French Language educators and subject matter experts
Understanding of research and pedagogy applied to product design
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Experience managing, leading, and mentoring a team
Constructive negotiation skills
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
SaaS business experience and experience working with technology teams in an agile environment
UX and product design experience is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in K-12 French language curriculum development, instructional design, and market research, with a strong focus on product management and customer engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, develop content strategies, and optimize portfolio growth in the Francophone education sector.

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