Curriculum Specialist

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colibri is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to design, develop, revise, and align curriculum and instructional materials across programs. The role emphasizes data-driven updates, accreditation readiness, and adherence to state, national, and accreditation standards.

You'll work with the Curriculum Manager to ensure content is instructionally sound, clearly written, and aligned to performance outcomes. The position includes supporting faculty onboarding, professional learning, and quarterly

Qualifications

• Mastery in writing and editing academic or regulatory documentation
• Experience using data to inform curriculum decisions
• Experience with AI applications in education settings
• Ability to translate frameworks into assessable curriculum components
• Strong collaboration with faculty and accreditation teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise curriculum, including syllabi, modules, assignments and assessments
• Create assignment rubrics and learning activities aligned to outcomes
• Map curriculum to standards (InTASC, CAEP, SPA, state standards)
• Ensure alignment with research-based instructional strategies and adult learning principles
• Prepare accreditation documentation and facilitate oversight by regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with LMS/platform teams to implement course builds
• Support faculty hiring, onboarding and professional learning
• Lead faculty development initiatives and PLCs focused on curriculum alignment

Skills

Strong writing

Data-driven decisions

AI experience

Education

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field

Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field strongly preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

Curriculum development tools

Job description

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets. We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

Position Overview:

The Curriculum Specialist is a detail-oriented educational professional responsible for the design, development, revision, and alignment of curriculum and instructional materials. This role focuses on executing high-quality curriculum builds and updates based on data-driven decision-making, accreditation requirements, and evolving regulatory standards.

Working under the guidance of the Curriculum Manager or Director of Curriculum & Instruction, the Curriculum Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all course content is instructionally sound, standards-aligned, and compliant with state, national, and accreditation expectations. This role requires strong writing skills, precision in standards alignment, and the ability to translate academic and regulatory requirements into clear, engaging instructional materials.

In addition, the Curriculum Specialist supports faculty-related processes, including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing professional learning, to ensure strong alignment between curriculum design and instructional delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and revise curriculum, including syllabi, learning modules, assignments, and assessments, aligned to program outcomes and instructional best practices.

• Build detailed assignment storyboards, rubrics, and learning activities that support measurable candidate outcomes.

• Translate academic frameworks (e.g., InTASC, CAEP, SPA, state standards) into instructionally sound and assessable curriculum components.

• Ensure curriculum reflects research-based instructional strategies and adult learning principles.

Curriculum Review & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze candidate performance data, survey feedback, and faculty input to inform curriculum revisions.

• Execute updates to curriculum based on formal review cycles and identified improvement areas.

• Maintain version control and documentation of curriculum updates and revisions.

• Collaborate with the Curriculum Manager or Director to prioritize and implement curriculum improvements.

Standards Alignment & Mapping

• Develop and maintain detailed standards alignment matrices linking curriculum to state, national, and accreditation standards.

• Ensure all curriculum components are explicitly aligned to required competencies and standards.

• Conduct gap analyses to identify missing or underrepresented standards.

• Update curriculum to reflect changes in standards, frameworks, and regulatory expectations.

Accreditation & Regulatory Writing

• Draft and revise accreditation documentation, including:

  • Standards alignment narratives

  • Evidence-based justifications

  • Program descriptions and curricular explanations

• Support state approval and accreditation submissions (e.g., CAEP, state DOE, DEAC).

• Ensure curriculum artifacts meet documentation and audit expectations for regulatory review.

• Translate curriculum design into clear, defensible language for reviewers and accrediting bodies.

Instructional Materials & Platform Implementation

• Prepare curriculum for implementation within learning management systems (LMS) or proprietary platforms.

• Ensure consistency in formatting, clarity, and usability of all instructional materials.

• Collaborate with instructional designers and platform teams to ensure accurate course builds.

• Review courses post-build to ensure fidelity to curriculum design.

• Teach a minimum of two cohorts per year.

Faculty Support, Hiring & Professional Learning

• Support faculty hiring processes as needed, including reviewing candidate qualifications and participating in interviews.

• Lead and/or support faculty onboarding to ensure clear understanding of curriculum, instructional expectations, and assessment practices.

• Assist in facilitating faculty meetings, ensuring alignment between instructional delivery and curriculum expectations.

• Design, implement, and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for faculty focused on instructional improvement, curriculum alignment, and candidate outcomes.

• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify faculty development needs and contribute to training initiatives aligned to program goals and accreditation expectations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and academic leadership to refine curriculum.

• Incorporate SME feedback into curriculum revisions while maintaining alignment and rigor.

• Support faculty by clarifying assignment expectations, rubrics, and instructional intent.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., admissions, marketing, clinical practice teams) as needed to ensure alignment between curriculum and program messaging.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field

• 5-7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support

• Demonstrated experience aligning curriculum to standards or competencies

• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in academic or regulatory contexts

• Experience using data to inform instructional or curriculum decisions

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Preferred

• Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field strongly preferred

• Experience supporting accreditation or state approval processes (e.g., CAEP, DEAC, state DoE)

• Familiarity with standards frameworks (e.g., InTASC, ISTE, CEC, state-specific standards)

• Experience in online or blended learning environments

• Experience with LMS platforms or curriculum development tools

• Experience supporting faculty onboarding, professional development, or instructional coaching

Core Competencies

• Detail Orientation: Ability to produce precise, standards-aligned curriculum and documentation

• Analytical Thinking: Uses data and feedback to inform revisions and improvements

• Technical Writing: Produces clear, structured, and defensible accreditation and curriculum documentation

• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and faculty

• Leadership Support: Contributes to faculty development, onboarding, and instructional alignment

• Organization & Execution: Manages multiple curriculum projects with accuracy and efficiency