Instructional Design & Curriculum Alignment Specialist

Job Description

*Job Summary*

Attention Current and Former Educators! If you've got experience as a teacher and you're looking to transition to an office role, continue reading to see if American Board is the right fit for you!

American Board is seeking a sharp, driven Instructional Design and Curriculum Alignment Specialist to join our growing team. This is not your average curriculum role—we're looking for someone who combines a strong educational foundation with the strategic instincts and hunger to grow with a fast-moving organization.

If you're someone who takes initiative, thinks critically about how content aligns to standards, can communicate that alignment persuasively to external stakeholders, and is excited about leveraging AI tools to produce high-quality work at scale—we want to hear from you.

Note: This is a full-time, in-office position at American Board's headquarters in Atlanta, GA (near the Emory campus). Remote work is not available.

*About American Board*

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) serves career changers who want to become teachers by providing an accessible pathway to teacher certification. Currently operating in 16 states, our team develops rigorous study materials, assessments, and certification programs that prepare teacher candidates to succeed in the classroom.

*Details*

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the academic integrity of American Board’s certification program. This includes aligning course materials with national and state standards, incorporating best practices in instruction, supporting exam development and revisions, and ensuring that teacher candidates are prepared to succeed in the classroom.

This role requires a deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and instruction, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple teams. This role requires someone who can do the work and speak to the work. You will be expected to develop deep familiarity with our content, participate in state review processes, and serve as a credible voice for our program's design and integrity.

*Primary Responsibilities*

• Oversee curriculum and instructional content for teacher certification
• Review and revise study materials to ensure academic rigor
• Ensure program alignment with state standards, persuasively present alignment to external stakeholders.
• Work closely with other departments (Academic Officer / Government Affairs)
• Leverage AI tools
• Operations and administrative support

*Qualifications*

• Willingness to work in office, in Atlanta, GA
• Background in K-12 education, Special Education preferred
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven

*What We're Really Looking For*

• Ownership: You take responsibility for your work and follow it through to completion
• Initiative: You identify what needs to be done and act without waiting to be told
• Strategic thinking: You understand how to bridge the gap between content and how it must be presented
• Judgment: You know how to communicate professionally and appropriately with external stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity: You learn quickly and can build expertise independently
• Comfort with AI workflows: You are willing and able to use AI tools as part of your daily work
• Drive: You are motivated to perform, grow, and make an impact

Job Types: Full-time, Salary

Pay: $60,000-$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Expected hours: 40 hours per week, in office

Benefits:

• Excellent healthcare benefits

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8-5 in office
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required, education degree preferred)
• Teaching license (Required)
• Special Education training

Location:

• Atlanta, GA 30306 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please email Executive Director Melanie Olmstead at molmstead@americanboard.org with any questions.