Curriculum Developer​/Instructional Designer - EdTech

Location: Torrance / Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Education Technology (EdTech)

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. Ideal candidates understand how children learn, what motivates them, and how curriculum can be designed to support long‑term academic development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator or curriculum professional who wants to expand their impact beyond the traditional classroom and help create learning experiences that can reach thousands of students.

• 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

• 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

• Former or current U.S. K–12 educator with hands‑on curriculum development experience
• Experience teaching or developing curriculum across multiple grade levels
• Experience developing digital or technology‑based educational content
• Experience with elementary or middle school curriculum development
• 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
• Japanese language skills are a plus, but not required

The ideal candidate combines practical knowledge of how students learn in the U.S. with the ability to think like…