EdReports

Mission EdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. By increasing the capacity of educators to identify and demand the highest quality curriculum, EdReports.org is both disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and transforming the way students are taught and ultimately perform. With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Explore our organization's core competencies in greater detail here. Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your application, interview prep, or for other means of assistance throughout the hiring process? Click here to review our AI guidance before proceeding. Purpose of Position The Lead, Technical Product Manager leads the strategy, design, and delivery of high-quality, scalable digital solutions that accelerate our instructional materials review processes. This role owns the vision and execution of AI-enabled review innovations while also contributing product leadership to the core platform systems that support growth, integration, and long-term sustainability. Through close partnership with internal stakeholders and external partners, this position ensures that EdReports’ tools are rigorous, trusted, and aligned to organizational priorities. The role applies an explicit diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity lens to product decisions to ensure EdReports equitably serves educators, students, and communities nationwide. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Key Responsibilities: - Lead product strategy and execution for the Review Process Innovation (RPI) team, owning the vision, roadmap, and delivery of AI-enabled solutions that accelerate EdReports’ review processes while maintaining review quality, rigor, and trust. (This role will spend roughly 75-80% of time on the RPI team.) - Provide product management to the Platform Team, contributing to the roadmap and delivery of scalable systems that support increased review volume, expanded scope, and future tool integrations. (This role will spend roughly 20-25% of time on the Platform team.) - Partner with internal stakeholders, including content leaders, subject matter experts, operations, and leadership, to gather requirements, align priorities, and ensure products address real organizational and user needs. - Manage external vendors or partners as needed to source, integrate, or scale components of the review innovation ecosystem, ensuring alignment with product requirements, timelines, and quality expectations. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders on the evolution of EdReports’ content management system, translating organizational needs into technical requirements and sequencing work to minimize disruption. - Collaborate with external partners and users of the EdReports API and data, supporting effective usage, gathering feedback, and informing platform enhancements that enable integration and interoperability. - Steward resources, timelines, and priorities to deliver high-quality, scalable products while optimizing team capacity and organizational resources. - Embed principles of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity into product design, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement to ensure EdReports equitably serves all communities. - Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities. Outcomes: First 30 days - Build a strong understanding of EdReports’ mission, values, product portfolio, and strategic priorities, including the current product roadmap and backlog. - Establish initial relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders (e.g., content leaders, subject matter experts, operations, technology, and leadership) to understand key dependencies, pain points, and opportunities for collaboration. - Develop a working understanding of the technical plan, including the content management system, data flows, and existing integrations (e.g., APIs). - Assess current product management practices, documentation, decision-making processes, and capacity constraints across the RPI and Platform teams. First 60 days - Stand up the Review Process Innovation (RPI) team by developing a team charter, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing collaboration norms, shared rhythms, and ceremonies. - Deeply understand the end-to-end review process, existing review workstreams and commitments, and key metrics related to review quality, rigor, trust, and cycle time. - Begin active product management support for the Platform team by contributing to roadmap planning, sequencing work to support scalability, integrations, and future growth. - In partnership with the RPI team and key stakeholders, communicate a clear product vision and early strategy recommendations that align with organizational goals and resource realities. First 90 days - Communicate a clear product vision, roadmap, and strategic recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners, ensuring transparency around tradeoffs, sequencing, and impact. - Strengthen collaboration with internal and external users of EdReports’ platform, APIs, and data by incorporating feedback into product enhancements that enable integration and interoperability. - Clarify success metrics and feedback loops for RPI and platform initiatives, using data and user input to inform iteration and continuous improvement. - Be recognized as a trusted, strategic, and collaborative partner across the organization, modeling EdReports’ core values and a strong commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity. Qualifications Required: - Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, our core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. - 5+ years of product management experience, including ownership of technical products such as internal tools, workflow systems, platforms, APIs, or data-enabled applications. - Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end product delivery for complex initiatives, including defining product requirements, prioritizing work, partnering with engineering, and delivering high-quality outcomes. - Strong technical fluency, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and technical partners; comfortable discussing system behavior, data flows, APIs, automation, and technical tradeoffs (hands-on coding not required). - Experience contributing to or leading AI-enabled or automation-focused product work, with an emphasis on improving efficiency while maintaining quality, reliability, and user trust. - Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including subject matter experts, operations, engineering, and leadership, to gather input, align on priorities, and translate needs into clear product requirements. - Experience supporting platform or shared systems, such as content management systems, internal infrastructure, or integration layers, with attention to scalability and long-term maintainability. - Ability to manage work involving external vendors or partners, including contributing to solution evaluation, coordinating integrations, and ensuring work meets defined requirements and quality standards. - Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external partners, influence decision-making, and represent EdReports’ mission and values. - Proven commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE), and demonstrated ability to apply an equity lens in both product development and team leadership practices. - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Product Management, Computer Science, Informatics) or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Residency in and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred: - Experience in the education sector, nonprofit space, or an adjacent field involving curriculum development, reviews, evaluation systems, or research-driven product work strongly preferred. - An understanding of the K–12 education landscape, including instructional materials, or educator-facing tools and resources. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to adapt these frameworks to a collaborative, equity-centered, and evidence-based environment. - Experience collaborating closely with data science or AI engineering teams to operationalize models or automation within real-world workflows. Travel National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate for both the organization and the Lead, Technical Product Manager. Salary The salary for this position is $102,824 - $139,114 annually. At EdReports, we determine final salaries based on the role's requirements and the candidate's experience and skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. To support fairness and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization. Benefits We know the importance of living a fulfilling, healthy life–both professionally and personally. That’s why some of the benefits we offer include: - Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time, - 21 days of paid holidays and annual office closure days - Monthly Communications Reimbursement, - Initial home office and technology setup stipend, - EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family, and - 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.). Work Authorization Requirements All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites. Core Competencies - COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. - ACCOUNTABILITY Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities. - COMMUNICATION Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust. - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance. - CORE EXPERTISE Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others. - ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live, work, and serve. As such, all employment decisions at EdReports are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR department at careers@edreports.org.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Lead, Technical Product Manager leads the strategy, design, and delivery of high-quality, scalable digital solutions that accelerate our instructional materials review processes. This role owns the vision and execution of AI-enabled review innovations while also contributing product leadership to the core platform systems that support growth, integration, and long-term sustainability. Through close partnership with internal stakeholders and external partners, this position ensures that EdReports’ tools are rigorous, trusted, and aligned to organizational priorities. The role applies an explicit diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity lens to product decisions to ensure EdReports equitably serves educators, students, and communities nationwide. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes - Lead product strategy and execution for the Review Process Innovation (RPI) team, owning the vision, roadmap, and delivery of AI-enabled solutions that accelerate EdReports’ review processes while maintaining review quality, rigor, and trust. - Provide product management to the Platform Team, contributing to the roadmap and delivery of scalable systems that support increased review volume, expanded scope, and future tool integrations. - Partner with internal stakeholders, including content leaders, subject matter experts, operations, and leadership, to gather requirements, align priorities, and ensure products address real organizational and user needs. - Manage external vendors or partners as needed to source, integrate, or scale components of the review innovation ecosystem, ensuring alignment with product requirements, timelines, and quality expectations. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders on the evolution of EdReports’ content management system, translating organizational needs into technical requirements and sequencing work to minimize disruption. - Collaborate with external partners and users of the EdReports API and data, supporting effective usage, gathering feedback, and informing platform enhancements that enable integration and interoperability. - Steward resources, timelines, and priorities to deliver high-quality, scalable products while optimizing team capacity and organizational resources. - Embed principles of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity into product design, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement to ensure EdReports equitably serves all communities. - Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals. Outcomes - First 30 days: - Build a strong understanding of EdReports’ mission, values, product portfolio, and strategic priorities, including the current product roadmap and backlog. - Establish initial relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to understand key dependencies, pain points, and opportunities for collaboration. - Develop a working understanding of the technical plan, including the content management system, data flows, and existing integrations. - Assess current product management practices, documentation, decision-making processes, and capacity constraints across the RPI and Platform teams. - First 60 days: - Stand up the Review Process Innovation (RPI) team by developing a team charter, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing collaboration norms. - Deeply understand the end-to-end review process, existing review workstreams and commitments, and key metrics related to review quality, rigor, trust, and cycle time. - Begin active product management support for the Platform team by contributing to roadmap planning. - Communicate a clear product vision and early strategy recommendations that align with organizational goals. - First 90 days: - Communicate a clear product vision, roadmap, and strategic recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners. - Strengthen collaboration with internal and external users of EdReports’ platform, APIs, and data. - Clarify success metrics and feedback loops for RPI and platform initiatives. - Be recognized as a trusted, strategic, and collaborative partner across the organization. Qualifications - Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, core values, and commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. - 5+ years of product management experience, including ownership of technical products. - Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end product delivery for complex initiatives. - Strong technical fluency, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineers and technical partners. - Experience contributing to or leading AI-enabled or automation-focused product work. - Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. - Experience supporting platform or shared systems with attention to scalability. - Ability to manage work involving external vendors or partners. - Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. - Proven commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity (DBIE). - Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Residency in and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred - Experience in the education sector, nonprofit space, or an adjacent field. - An understanding of the K–12 education landscape. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies. - Experience collaborating closely with data science or AI engineering teams. Travel National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. Salary The salary for this position is $102,824 - $139,114 annually. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization. Benefits - Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time. - 21 days of paid holidays and annual office closure days. - Monthly Communications Reimbursement. - Initial home office and technology setup stipend. - EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family. - 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment. Work Authorization Requirements All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including standing and sitting for long periods of time. Core Competencies - Commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. - Accountability. - Communication. - Continuous Improvement. - Core Expertise. - Organizational Stewardship. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Learning Scientist, embedded in the Review Design Innovation product team, ensures EdReports’ review criteria and evidence guides (referred to as EdReports’ review tools) are grounded in credible, current learning science and instructional research. The Learning Scientist serves as a strategic and operational translator—synthesizing evidence about how learning happens and applying it to the design, evolution, and use of EdReports’ review tools in service to our curriculum reviews. This is an inaugural role and offers an opportunity to help establish a rigorous learning science practice as part of our curriculum review tools development process. The role bridges research, instructional expertise, and product development to ensure EdReports’ tools reflect sound learning models, valid efficacy criteria, and evidence-aligned instructional expectations. The Learning Scientist partners closely with internal teams and external experts to ensure review tools respond thoughtfully to evolving research, instructional practice, and equity considerations. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes - Serve as EdReports’ internal learning science expert for review tool innovation, grounding tool design and evolution in current research and evidence-based instructional practices. - Synthesize findings from learning sciences, educational research, and related fields into clear, actionable guidance for ELA, math, Science, and pre-K review tool development and refinement. - Lead field engagement strategies, such as advisories and listening and learning sessions, to solicit strategic feedback from external partners, field-facing experts, educators, and researchers to understand emerging research, instructional trends, and practitioner perspectives. - Translate complex research and expert insight into accessible frameworks, criteria, and design principles for internal teams. - Partner cross-functionally with product teams to integrate learning science into review tool strategy, development, piloting, and iteration. - Advise the Chief Academic Officer and other senior leaders on learning science implications for review tool priorities, design decisions, and long-term innovation. - Apply an equity-centered lens to learning science interpretation, ensuring review tools reflect inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered approaches to learning. - Contribute to internal documentation, guidance, and shared learning to build organizational understanding of learning science principles and their application. - Represent EdReports externally, as appropriate, in conversations related to learning science, instructional quality, and evidence use. - Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities. Outcomes - Review tools are grounded in current, high-quality learning science and instructional research. - Review tools reflect sound evidence and clearly articulated instructional assumptions. - Internal teams share a clear understanding of how learning science informs review criteria and tool design. - Senior leaders are supported with timely, well-synthesized insights to inform tool-related decisions. - Strong, trust-based relationships with learning science experts and instructional leaders inform EdReports’ innovation work. Qualifications - Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, core values, and commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. - Deep expertise in learning sciences, educational psychology, cognitive science, instructional design, or a closely related field, demonstrated through 8+ years of applied research experience in education-focused settings (e.g., nonprofits, school systems, research–practice partnerships, or similar contexts). - Demonstrated experience translating research into practical frameworks, criteria, tools, or guidance used by educators or education organizations or experience translating research into public facing non-specialist language. - Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders or influencing high-stakes strategic decisions based on research and evidence. - Strong ability to critically evaluate research quality, relevance, and limitations and communicate implications clearly to diverse audiences. - Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation. - Experience partnering cross-functionally and engaging external experts or practitioners to inform applied work. - Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and demonstrated impact. - Residency in and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred - Experience applying learning science to product development. - Experience working in or alongside nonprofit organizations, education agencies, or field-facing education initiatives. - Familiarity with instructional materials, curriculum evaluation, or large-scale education tools. Salary The salary for this position is $119,981 - $179,971 annually. At EdReports, we determine final salaries based on the role's requirements and the candidate's experience and skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. To support fairness and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization. Benefits - Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time. - 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026. - Monthly Communications Reimbursement. - Initial home office and technology setup stipend. - EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family. - 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.). Work Authorization Requirements All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites. Core Competencies - COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY: Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. - ACCOUNTABILITY: Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities. - COMMUNICATION: Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust. - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance. - CORE EXPERTISE: Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others. - ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP: Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization. Manager & Senior Leader Competencies - EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP: Cultivate and lead an environment of reflection, feedback, clear expectations, and support that drives individual and team excellence; manage with compassion and kindness by adapting leadership style to meet an individual’s needs. - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: Adeptly address complex issues, engage others in decision-making and change initiatives; skillfully communicate information to foster team success; inspire momentum through purposeful direction. - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Thoughtfully allocate, monitor, and reflect to optimize resource utilization and enhance overall effectiveness. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live, work, and serve. As such, all employment decisions at EdReports are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR department at careers@edreports.org .

Mission EdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. By increasing the capacity of educators to identify and demand the highest quality curriculum, EdReports.org is both disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and transforming the way students are taught and ultimately perform. With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Explore our organization's core competencies in greater detail here. Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your application, interview prep, or for other means of assistance throughout the hiring process? Click here to review our AI guidance before proceeding. Purpose of Position EdReports Reviewers are experienced educators who collaboratively evaluate K-12 instructional materials for alignment to rigorous college- and career-ready standards, research-based practices, and overall quality. Their reviews directly inform free, publicly available reports that help districts make evidence-based curriculum decisions. This is a part-time, contract-based position requiring a commitment of 5-10 hours per week for a defined 10-16 week review period. Contractors are not eligible for EdReports employee benefits and are responsible for paying their own taxes. Additionally, applying, interviewing for, and being accepted into the pool of EdReports Reviewers does not guarantee placement on a review team. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Key Responsibilities: - Review and analyze K-12 instructional materials across English Language Arts (ELA), ELA Foundational Skills, Mathematics, Pre-K, Science, and Multilingual Learner tools using EdReports’ evidence guides and scoring tools. - Assess curriculum alignment with college- and career-ready standards, including the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and research-based best practices and early literacy standards. - Participate in regular virtual team discussions and consensus-building meetings (typically evenings). - Document evaluation findings and draft clear, concise justifications to support scoring. - Contribute to comprehensive reports for publication on the EdReports website. - Engage in onboarding and ongoing learning to ensure evaluation consistency and rigor. - Collaborate with EdReports staff to improve feedback loops and final reports. Outcomes: - High-quality, timely contributions to published curriculum reviews. - Consistent application of evidence-based evaluation criteria. - Strengthened educator understanding of high-quality instructional materials. Qualifications Required: - Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, our core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity. - 3+ years of experience in K-12 education (teaching, curriculum leadership, instructional coaching, or related roles). - Deep knowledge of standards-aligned and research-based instructional practices. - Strong writing, analytical, and collaboration skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment. - Commitment to meeting deadlines and participating in ongoing discussions. Preferred: - Experience with curriculum evaluation or instructional design. - Familiarity with EdReports tools, evaluation processes, and scoring methodologies. - Background in curriculum leadership or materials selection at a school or district level. Qualifications (Content Specific) Content Area Required Preferred Pre-K - Early childhood/elementary teaching experience - Deep expertise in developmentally appropriate practice and early learning research - Additional expertise in child development or support of Multilingual Learners or Special Populations; - Early childhood coaching and leadership experience; - Understanding of early childhood education political and policy landscape ELA - Deep understanding of Common Core State Standards and research-aligned instructional practices - Deep understanding of effective literacy practices - Additional expertise in the science of reading - Understanding of the literacy education political and policy landscape Math - Deep understanding of Common Core State Standards and research-aligned instructional practices - Deep understanding of effective Standards of Mathematical practices - Understanding of the mathematical education political and policy landscape - Understanding of the aspects of rigor in instructional materials MLL - Background teaching MLL students - Deep expertise in language development - Familiarity with state and national standards for literacy, math, and/or science - Certification in TESOL, ELD, or equivalent credentials (e.g., ESL, ESOL, bilingual education) from any state or recognized institution - Experience teaching core math or science to linguistically diverse learners - Understanding of the political and policy landscape related to English language development instruction and MLLs Foundational skills (ELA) - Experience in early literacy instruction - Deep expertise in foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension - Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading research and its implications for instructional materials - Familiarity with state and national literacy standards, including their application in K-2 instruction - Additional expertise in supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in foundational skills development - Experience in early literacy coaching, curriculum development, or leadership roles in K-2 education - Understanding of the political and policy landscape related to foundational literacy and early reading instruction Science - Robust understanding of The Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards, including phenomenon/problem driven instruction and three-dimensional learning. - Science teaching experience - Direct use with or supporting educators to use phenomena/problem-driven instructional materials - Understanding of the science education political and policy landscape Work Commitment & Compensation Time Commitment: - Review cycles typically last 10-16 weeks, requiring 3-10 hours per week depending on content area. - Participation in virtual meetings, independent review, and evidence collection. Compensation: - After receiving a Statement of Work and being placed on a review team, Reviewers can expect to receive a stipend ($250 - $2,900) for their work, with payments distributed upon completion of key milestones. - Compensation varies by role, content area, review process, and duration. Reviewer Application Process Note: Some stages may overlap (i.e., although the application window is 3 weeks, early applicants may be invited to Stage 2 and 3 within the first 3 weeks. Why Join EdReports as a Reviewer? - Impact: Help shape the future of instructional materials used in classrooms nationwide. - Community: Collaborate with expert educators and contribute to a national movement for high-quality curriculum. - Professional Growth: Engage in cutting-edge curriculum analysis and expand your expertise in instructional materials review. Work Authorization Requirements All contractors must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas or engage contractors residing outside the U.S Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Contractor is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Core Competencies - Commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, & Equity Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. - Accountability Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities. - Communication Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust. - Continuous Improvement Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance. - Core Expertise Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others. - Organizational Stewardship Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live, work, and serve. As such, all employment decisions at EdReports are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR department at careers@edreports.org.

Mission EdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. By increasing the capacity of educators to identify and demand the highest quality curriculum, EdReports.org is both disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and transforming the way students are taught and ultimately perform. With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Explore our organization's core competencies in greater detail here. Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your application, interview prep, or for other means of assistance throughout the hiring process? Click here to review our AI guidance before proceeding. Purpose of Position EdReports is seeking a specialist to support communications, partner outreach, and field engagement. The specialist’s primary focus will be on EdReports’ work to strengthen its reviews of early learning supports for multilingual learners (MLLs) in instructional materials. They will also contribute to the organization’s broader communications objectives aligned to EdReports’ strategic plan. The specialist will: - Work closely with subject matter experts to deeply understand the instructional needs of multilingual learners. - Translate complex, technical information into clear, accessible materials for practitioners, partners, and other non-technical audiences. - Engage with key stakeholders (e.g., school system leaders, EdReports’ educator reviewers, and partner organizations focused on technical assistance) to gather insights and support understanding of EdReports’ evolving MLL-related reviews and other developing products. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Responsibilities - Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to understand multilingual learner needs and research findings related to early literacy, early mathematics (K-5), and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) instructional materials, and translate this learning into clear, audience-appropriate communications. - Develop and draft high-quality written materials (e.g., briefs, blogs, FAQs, presentations, talking points, web content) that translate research, pilot findings, and EdReports’ review methodologies for practitioners, partners, and the broader field. - Support the field-facing rollout and communications of strengthened MLL review components, including foundational skills pilots, early math reviews, and pre-K materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with EdReports’ voice and values. - Partner with cross-functional colleagues to understand the needs and experiences of key stakeholders (e.g., school system leaders, educator reviewers, partner organizations) and synthesize insights to inform communications and related materials. - Support planning and facilitation of partner engagement activities (e.g., listening sessions, briefings, webinars, or convenings) in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues. - Contribute to organizational communications efforts aligned to EdReports’ strategic plan, including thought leadership, report usability, and field-facing messaging that strengthens EdReports’ influence and trust. - Partner with the Academic Office to support clear, consistent communications related to publisher engagement, as needed. - Manage assigned communications workstreams and deliverables, tracking progress, deadlines, and dependencies. - Ensure all work reflects EdReports’ commitment to quality, transparency, equity, and accessibility. - Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities. Outcomes: First 30 Days - Build a strong understanding of EdReports’ mission, core values, early learning and multilingual learner work, and the goals of the grant-funded initiative. - Establish working relationships with subject matter experts, communications colleagues, and key cross-functional partners. - Review existing materials, communications, and partner engagement efforts related to MLL to understand current strengths and gaps. First 60 Days - Independently draft and refine at least one field-facing communication (e.g., brief, blog, or presentation) translating MLL-related research or review work. - Support at least one partner or field engagement activity (e.g., user research, listening session, briefing, webinar preparation). - Demonstrate effective project management of assigned communications workstreams, meeting deadlines with high-quality outputs. First 90 Days - Regularly contribute to grant-funded communications and outreach efforts with minimal oversight. - Synthesize partner and field input into clear insights that inform MLL or early learning communications and reviews. - Contribute to broader organizational communications initiatives aligned to EdReports’ strategic plan. First 6 Months - Serve as a trusted collaborator to subject matter experts by consistently translating complex work into clear, accessible communications. - Demonstrate ownership of multiple communications and outreach deliverables tied to early learning and multilingual learner priorities. - Contribute meaningfully to strengthening EdReports’ field-facing narratives around early learning, multilingual learners, and instructional materials quality. Travel National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate for both the organization and the Specialist, Communications & Outreach. Qualifications Required: - Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, our core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity; - 4-7 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, partnerships, or a related field. - Familiarity with PK-12 education systems, instructional materials, curriculum adoption, or related policy contexts. - Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format for varied stakeholders and to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly. - Experience aligning communications to strategic priorities, brand voice, or organizational messaging frameworks. - Demonstrated ability to apply an equity lens to communications, partnerships, or related work. - Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. - Comfort adapting to evolving priorities in the context of iterative, cross-functional pilot work. - Strong project management skills and ability to independently manage scoped workstreams and deadlines. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. - Residency in and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred: - Experience related to multilingual learners, early literacy, early mathematics, or early childhood education. - Experience engaging with school systems, educational leaders, or education-focused partner organizations to support outreach, listening, and field-facing communications. - Experience supporting grant-funded initiatives or pilot projects. Salary The salary for this position is $80,367 - $108,731 annually. At EdReports, we determine final salaries based on the role's requirements and the candidate's experience and skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. To support fairness and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization. Benefits We know the importance of living a fulfilling, healthy life both professionally and personally. That’s why some of the benefits we offer include: - Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time, - 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026, - Monthly Communications Reimbursement, - Initial home office and technology setup stipend, - EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family, and - 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.). Work Authorization Requirements All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites. Core Competencies - COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. - ACCOUNTABILITY Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities. - COMMUNICATION Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust. - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance. - CORE EXPERTISE Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others. - ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live, work, and serve. As such, all employment decisions at EdReports are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR department at careers@edreports.org.