Curriculum Developer / Instructional Designer - Ed Tech

Humina Resource; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Humina Resource in Torrance, CA is seeking a Curriculum Developer / Instructional Designer to design digital curriculum for the U.S. market. You will create engaging content for tablet-based learning and ensure alignment with U.S. educational standards.

The role requires experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and EdTech, with collaboration across product, content, and education teams to expand learning programs and reach K-12 students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional programs, or educational content.
• Strong understanding of U.S. education system and standards.
• Ability to design learning experiences with long-term outcomes.
• Excellent written communication and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital curriculum and educational content for U.S. students.
• Create engaging learning experiences that build measurable academic skills.
• Develop curriculum structures, lesson sequences, and objectives.
• Apply U.S. standards and classroom practices to product development.
• Translate concepts into interactive digital learning experiences.
• Evaluate existing curriculum and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research trends in U.S. K-12 education and apply insights.
• Collaborate with product, content, technology, and education teams.
• Support development of curriculum for additional grade levels as the program expands.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Educational content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Child Development, or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Location:

Torrance / Hybrid

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Education Technology (EdTech)

Salary

70,000-90,000

Position Overview

A global education technology company is seeking a Curriculum Developer / Instructional Designer to support the continued expansion of its digital learning programs in the U.S. market.

This position will be responsible for designing and developing engaging educational content for children using tablet-based learning technology. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the U.S. education system and experience developing curriculum, instructional programs, or educational content with firsthand experience in U.S. education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital curriculum and educational content for students in the U.S. market
• Create engaging learning experiences that help children enjoy learning while building measurable academic skills
• Develop curriculum structures, lesson sequences, learning objectives, and educational activities based on students' developmental and academic needs
• Apply knowledge of U.S. educational standards, classroom practices, and student learning needs to product development
• Translate educational concepts into interactive, age-appropriate digital learning experiences
• Evaluate existing curriculum and identify opportunities for improvement or expansion
• Research trends and developments in U.S. K-12 education and incorporate relevant insights into curriculum design
• Collaborate with product, content, technology, and education teams to develop and improve digital learning programs
• Support the development of curriculum for additional grade levels and subject areas as the U.S. program continues to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Child Development, or a related field
• Professional experience in one or more of the following:
  • K-12 classroom teaching
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional design
  • Educational content development
  • EdTech or digital learning
• Experience independently developing or significantly contributing to curriculum, lesson plans, educational programs, or instructional materials
• Strong understanding of the U.S. education system and the academic and developmental needs of U.S. students
• Ability to think beyond individual lessons and design learning experiences with longer-term educational outcomes in mind
• Strong written communication, organization, and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Former or current U.S. K-12 educator with hands-on curriculum development experience across multiple grade levels
• Experience developing digital or technology-based educational content
• Background in Mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), Science, or other core academic subjects
• Experience working for an EdTech company, educational publisher, curriculum provider, or similar organization
• Familiarity with state or national educational standards in the U.S.
• Experience designing curriculum by working backward from long-term learning outcomes or later-grade academic expectations
• Some sales experience is a plus
• Japanese language skills is a plus but not required

Why This Opportunity

For educators who want to expand their impact beyond a single classroom, this position offers an opportunity to apply their teaching and curriculum expertise on a much larger scale.

Instead of reaching students one classroom at a time, you will help design learning experiences that have the potential to reach thousands of children each year.

The position also offers a hybrid working arrangement, with flexible office attendance potentially available depending on the candidate's experience and location.

Flexible work from home options available.