Instructional Design & Curriculum Alignment Specialist

Attention Current and Former Educators: If you’re looking to transition out of the classroom and into a high-impact office role where you can grow, take ownership, and move quickly—keep reading.

American Board is seeking a sharp, driven Instructional Design and Curriculum Alignment Specialist to join our growing team. This is not a passive curriculum role. It is a hands-on, high-ownership position for someone who wants to carve out a meaningful place in a fast-moving education organization.

We are looking for someone who combines a strong educational foundation with initiative, strategic thinking, business acumen, and a clear drive to grow.

If you take ownership of your work, think critically about how content aligns to standards, can communicate that alignment persuasively to external stakeholders, and are 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.

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 designed to prepare teacher candidates to succeed in the classroom.

• Own and improve curriculum and instructional content
• Ensure alignment with state and national standards
• Clearly communicate that alignment to external stakeholders
• Support exam development and program improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Academic and Government Affairs teams
• Use AI tools to increase speed and output
• Step in where needed to move work forward

• Background in K–12 education
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and communicate clearly
• Willingness to work in-office in Atlanta

• You take ownership and follow through
• You don’t wait—you act
• You think beyond the task and understand the bigger picture
• You communicate professionally with confidence
• You learn quickly and adapt
• You’re comfortable integrating AI into your workflow
• You want to grow—and you’re willing to earn it

*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.

Job Types: Full-time, Salary

Pay: $65,000-$85,000 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.