Executive Editor, World Language Curriculum

🕒 July 28

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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

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501 - 1000 employees

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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange is a nonprofit organization (founded in 1947) that organizes and facilitates international educational and cultural exchange programs. It provides study abroad programs for college and high school students, gap-year and internship placements, TEFL certification and teaching abroad, professional and research exchange, Work & Travel and BridgeUSA programs, and host-family and employer partnerships. CIEE also administers scholarships and safety/onsite support services to help participants travel and study internationally while advancing intercultural understanding and global citizenship.

📋 Description

• Lead editorial development of CIEE’s High School Summer Abroad Language & Culture curriculum portfolio across multiple languages • Establish product specifications, editorial standards, development guidelines, quality benchmarks, and workflows • Translate academic priorities into curriculum architecture, including scope and sequence, lessons, assessments, student- and instructor-facing materials, supplemental resources, and implementation supports • Lead prototype development and determine what should be standardized or localized across sites and languages • Ensure curriculum reflects communicative, task-based language teaching, target-language engagement, authentic resources, intercultural learning, and developmentally appropriate instruction • Lead curriculum development projects from concept through final delivery, including prototype planning, manuscript development, field review, revision, quality assurance, and implementation support • Design and manage editorial workflows, schedules, contributor assignments, feedback cycles, style guidance, manuscript expectations, and review protocols • Source, onboard, and manage freelance editors across languages and program locations • Provide editorial direction and manuscript feedback to editors and contributors • Evaluate manuscripts for learning progression, task design, cognitive load, feasibility, pacing, cultural authenticity, linguistic accuracy, style, voice, and overall quality • Identify project risks, bottlenecks, scope concerns, and conflicting feedback; make decisions that protect quality and timelines • Oversee copyright and permissions for authentic curriculum resources • Collaborate with academics, Sales, Marketing, internal teams, external stakeholders, international staff, instructors, reviewers, and strategic advisors • Contribute to annual instructor training through Canvas training and live virtual workshops • Develop or review training materials and support instructors and international staff on academic matters • Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and recommend improvements • Research trends and innovations in K–12 world language education, educational publishing, international education, assessment, and instructional technology • Contribute curriculum expertise to professional development events, initiatives, and materials • Travel approximately 2–3 times per year

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum and instruction, world language education, educational publishing, or a related field • Minimum of 7–10 years of editorial experience in educational publishing • Significant K–12 world language experience strongly preferred • Experience leading editorial development of curriculum products from concept through final delivery • Experience setting product specifications, managing manuscripts, directing contributors, and ensuring quality • Experience developing or overseeing standards-aligned curriculum across multiple languages, scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, and student- and teacher-facing materials • Experience managing and developing staff and leading teams of 4–6 contributors • Deep understanding of ACTFL proficiency guidelines, communicative language teaching, task-based learning, authentic resources, and proficiency-oriented instruction • Professional fluency in Spanish required • Excellent written communication skills in English • Experience managing writers, editors, freelancers, external contributors, reviewers, or cross-functional collaborators • Strong project management skills, including schedules, workflows, documentation, feedback cycles, and quality-control processes • Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred • High school world language teaching experience preferred • Experience with Google Drive preferred • Experience with language proficiency assessment data such as STAMP or ACTFL-aligned assessments preferred • Experience supporting teacher training, professional development, or curriculum implementation preferred • Background check and education and employment verification required as conditions of employment

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package • Paid time off and parental leave • Gym Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program • Short-term and long-term disability • 6 floating Fridays (based on eligibility rules) • CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution • Life, travel, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts for medical and dependent expenses • Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage • Fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team environment