Vice President Editorial, Literacy

Savvas Learning; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a senior product development leader to steer our Literacy portfolio, including K-12 Literacy, Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention. You will set strategy, oversee planning, budgeting, and development, and guide an editorial team from concept to delivery to ensure alignment with the original vision.

You will partner with Product Management/Marketing, Creative Design/UX, and Product Technology, managing authors, consultants, reviewers, and vendors to craft

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in curriculum development and/or instructional development of instructional materials.
• Experience leading and managing others.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Literacy, Elementary or Secondary Education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience and knowledge about how children learn.
• Enjoys challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Thrives on collaboration and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Passionate about improving student outcomes and developing quality content.
• Willing to travel occasionally as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall product development leadership for our Literacy portfolio (K-12 Literacy, Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention).
• Collaborate with Product Management/Marketing, Creative Design/UX, and Product Technology to develop innovative product models.
• Drive product strategy and oversee planning, budgeting, and development for all literacy projects.
• Lead a dedicated editorial team through all stages of product development, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with vision.
• Manage relationships with program authors, internal personnel, and external partners, including consultants, reviewers, and vendors.

Skills

Curriculum development

People leadership

Teaching experience

Adaptability

Collaborative

Student outcomes focus

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Reading/Literacy/Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

What You'll Do

In this role, you will provide overall product development leadership for our Literacy portfolio, which includes K-12 Literacy, Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention. With support from the Senior Vice-President of Product Development, you’ll collaborate with Product Management/Marketing, Creative Design/UX, and Product Technology to develop innovative product models that meet the needs of today’s teachers and students. You will drive product strategy and oversee planning, budgeting, and development for all literacy projects. You will lead a dedicated editorial team through all stages of product development, ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and aligned with the original product vision. You will manage relationships with program authors, key internal personnel, and external partners, including consultants, reviewers, and vendors.

Your Experience

• You have 12+ years of experience in curriculum development and/or instructional development of instructional materials.
• You love to lead and have experience effectively managing others.
• You have a bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Literacy, Elementary or Secondary Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• You have previous teaching experience and knowledge about how children learn.
• You enjoy challenges and a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• You thrive on fruitful collaboration and building consensus among a variety of stakeholders.
• You are passionate about improving student outcomes and developing quality content.
• You are willing to travel occasionally as projects require.

ABOUT SAVVAS

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team’s passion, creativity, and dedication.

TOTAL REWARDS

At Savvas, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We invest in our employees with a rewards package that combines compensation, exceptional benefits and wellness programs in addition to opportunities for professional growth. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. The posted hiring range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and remains subject to modification. Compensation is determined by factors such as but not limited to skills, experience, budget, and internal equity.

Hiring Range: $160,000 - $200,000

Starting on Day One we are committed to the health, well-being, and development of our employees.

As a Savvas employee, you are eligible to participate in benefits that put you first. Our benefits include a wide range of offerings including but not limited to the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
• Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
• Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
• Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

Savvas benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

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