Technical Producer (Accessibility)

At Curriculum Associates, we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

Come develop new interactive products that engage students and drive learning gains. Join an innovative team, collaborating with content experts, designers, and engineers to synthesize pedagogical needs and technological approaches into actionable product requirements. You’ll lead the development of new technologies, maximizing efficiencies and effectiveness to ultimately yield compelling experiences for students.

Why join this team:

Technical Producers play a central role in every stage of product development. They forge connections and facilitate collaboration across departments because they know the best way to create a great learning solution is to bring together diverse voices and continuously iterate. If you are interested in creative collaboration, problem solving and impacting students, then our team is the place for you.

The impact you’ll have:

Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Designers during different parts of the product development workflow
Consolidate asks and ideas into clear specifications with the goal of creating flexible and innovative interactive activities that balance pedagogical needs and engagement
Serve as product owner: define product requirements, draft stories, and manage backlog and product feature decisions, keeping an eye on the latest trends and innovations
Create and maintain technical documentation and continuously improve documentation processes
Become an expert on our existing technology and specifications, system capabilities and restrictions, and global product rules
Collaborate closely with Project Manager / Agile Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies
Understand scope and priorities across multiple active projects and apply that knowledge to day-to-day work
Determine and implement process improvements for consistency and efficiency throughout the product development life cycle

Who we’re looking for:

3+ years’ experience with developing interactive products
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will be regularly collaborating with other team members and stakeholders.
Proven project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a self-directed way
Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of effective relationship management

We’d also love to see:

Working knowledge of language arts or mathematics curriculum for Grades K-8
Passion for inclusive design and understanding of digital accessibility requirements
Gaming, kids’ entertainment, or education sector experience
Spanish proficiency a plus

Location: Currently, all CA employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once it is safe to return to the office, this role will be located at our Greensboro, North Carolina office.

Starting date: ASAP

Compensation & benefits: Competitive salary with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributed 401K.