{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0f23195a78bb52e5393acd8d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0f23195a78bb52e5393acd8d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0f23195a78bb52e5393acd8d","title":"K-5 Program Developer","description":"Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of K-5 Program Developer. The K-5 Program Developer will be responsible for developing curricula, services, and solutions prioritized by the Product & Services Roadmap and defined by the Director, Curriculum and the Senior Directors, Product & Program Success, ensuring the seamless execution of those solutions in our programs to achieve our organization's objectives. A successful candidate will be an experienced educator and educational leader with high accountability, a strong focus on our customers and results, expert project management skills, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Springboard Collaborative closes the literacy gap by closing the gap between home and school. We coach educators and family members to help kids learn to read by 4th grade. Springboard envisions a world in which parents and teachers work together—rather than in isolation—to accelerate student learning. The K-5 Program Developer supports this goal by developing tools, materials, and work products while providing best-in-class programming for current and future partners that offer student and family instruction.The K-5 Program Developer will report to a Senior Director, Product & Program Success and work as part of the Product & Service department. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team to maximize the impact of a rapidly growing organization.This is importantWe are an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc. Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!Here are your priorities in the first year:In collaboration with the K-5 Services Product Owner, you will become an expert on the workflow management tool to be used for services, and operationalize that tool for use among your team.In collaboration with the Content Architect, you will get trained on the authoring and revision workflow leveraging the Content Management System, and adopt that tool to author and/or revise student and family instructional materials.Upon the direction of the Vice President, Product & Program Success, you will define and develop fee-for-service features to improve the sustainability of Springboard Collaborative’s offerings and improve the district and teacher experience.Here are your responsibilities within and beyond the first year:You will manage and support the implementation of Springboard programs at partner schools.Work with small to mid-sized clients to create and execute implementation plans aligned with their goals and objectives.Provide administrative support for program-related activities, including maintaining databases and tracking budgets.Hold session staff accountable for their sites’ performance.You will lead and coordinate content improvements to ensure alignment with program objectives and standards.Analyze performance and identify opportunities for content development (instructional materials, lesson plans, and other resources) through first-hand observations, feedback, input, and insights (stories) collected from session staff and full-time program delivery staff.Plan, execute, and evaluate content development improvements through collaboration with subject matter experts, full-time staff, and external stakeholders.Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure content relevance and effectiveness.You will lead and coordinate improvements to Springboards service offerings to ensure high-quality and program delivery and implementation of optimal value to our partners.Work with Program Directors, Senior Program Directors, and external stakeholders to identify service-related improvement opportunities.Ensure that services are embedded in the instructional framework.Identify opportunities and plan, pilot, and develop additional services for a fee that are embedded in the instructional framework.Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure services’ relevance and effectiveness.You collaborate across teams to ensure the efficiency, value, and effectiveness of our programs.Proactively communicate the status of program delivery, achievements, challenges, and relevant metrics with internal and external stakeholders.Report on project updates and curricular and instructional work challenges, roadblocks, and improvement opportunities to teammates and team leadership.You develop comprehensive project plans, set timelines, and ensure successful execution of projects from initiation to closure.Plan, execute, and evaluate service delivery improvements through collaboration with subject matter experts, full-time staff, and external stakeholders.Plan, coordinate, and execute educational programs, workshops, and events.What you offer usValuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: You actively create and support a work environment on your team and at your partner sites that embraces and appreciates diversity, equity, and inclusion, working to integrate considerations of DEI in all aspects of our products and services.Customer & Results Focus: You maintain constant consideration of results, experience, and desired outcomes of our partners, adapting to new requirements and using data and stakeholder feedback to identify solutions and opportunities for improvement to optimize our customer experience and reach our org-wide goals.Accountability & Thoroughness: You ensure that work is complete, timely, and accurate, independently following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.Project Management: You define tasks and milestones to achieve individual, team, and org-wide goals diligently, proactively, and thoroughly in order to ensure visibility into progress and next steps by coworkers and external partners at all times, utilizing our tools and resources to maximize value.Collaboration & Communication: You promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieving results, proactively communicating project updates, roadblocks, and improvement opportunities.You have a Master’s degree in education.You have 5+ years experience in early literacy education with 3+ years of experience managing and coaching K-12 public school teachers.It would also be nice if you had:Experience navigating large school districts and collaborating with key district leaders.Experience supporting educators with family engagement strategies.Product management and/or project management certifications.What we offer youCompensation - At Springboard, compensation equity is integral to the way we operate and our commitment to competitiveness, pay equity, performance-based rewards, transparent & equitable career growth, and progressive benefits. Generally, we expect candidates that meet all the hiring criteria to be offered $99,833. The actual level of the successful candidate (and corresponding salary) will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, and other factors. Springboard does not negotiate the offered salary during the offer conversation.Benefits - Highlighted benefits can be found below, with additional benefits outlined on the application:Medical insurance with a cash stipend for those who waive Springboard coverage. Options include PPO, High Deductible/HSA, and EPO.We fully cover your vision & dental insurance premiums, plus your short & long-term disability coverage.We match up to 6% of your salary in 403(b) retirement contributions after your first twelve months at Springboard.Four weeks (20 days) annually. At Springboard, time off isn’t earned. Everyone gets access to their time at the start of the calendar year. All 11 federal holidays, two extra floating holidays, weekdays between December 25th and New Year’s Day, Election Day, and your birthday!Parental Leave (12 weeks after the first 6 months of employment). Marriage Leave (five days).Location and travelApplications are welcome from any location within the United States. This role can be performed remotely, with quarterly travel to participate in team and org-wide retreats. This role may also require occasional travel to observe programming at partner sites. Springboard Collaborative’s headquarters office is in Philadelphia, PA. Springboard requires in-person employees at a Springboard facility or participating in in-person SBC programming or events to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.","company":"Springboard Collaborative","rawCompany":"springboard collaborative","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T10:48:26.244Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9031.00","title":"Instructional Coordinators","slug":"instructional-coordinators"},{"code":"11-9032.00","title":"Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary","slug":"education-administrators-kindergarten-through-secondary"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"K-5 Program Developer","description":"Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of K-5 Program Developer. 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The K-5 Program Developer supports this goal by developing tools, materials, and work products while providing best-in-class programming for current and future partners that offer student and family instruction.The K-5 Program Developer will report to a Senior Director, Product & Program Success and work as part of the Product & Service department. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team to maximize the impact of a rapidly growing organization.This is importantWe are an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc. Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!Here are your priorities in the first year:In collaboration with the K-5 Services Product Owner, you will become an expert on the workflow management tool to be used for services, and operationalize that tool for use among your team.In collaboration with the Content Architect, you will get trained on the authoring and revision workflow leveraging the Content Management System, and adopt that tool to author and/or revise student and family instructional materials.Upon the direction of the Vice President, Product & Program Success, you will define and develop fee-for-service features to improve the sustainability of Springboard Collaborative’s offerings and improve the district and teacher 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identify solutions and opportunities for improvement to optimize our customer experience and reach our org-wide goals.Accountability & Thoroughness: You ensure that work is complete, timely, and accurate, independently following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.Project Management: You define tasks and milestones to achieve individual, team, and org-wide goals diligently, proactively, and thoroughly in order to ensure visibility into progress and next steps by coworkers and external partners at all times, utilizing our tools and resources to maximize value.Collaboration & Communication: You promote cooperation and commitment within your team to achieving results, proactively communicating project updates, roadblocks, and improvement opportunities.You have a Master’s degree in education.You have 5+ years experience in early literacy education with 3+ years of experience managing and coaching K-12 public school teachers.It would also be nice if 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Generally, we expect candidates that meet all the hiring criteria to be offered $99,833. The actual level of the successful candidate (and corresponding salary) will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, and other factors. Springboard does not negotiate the offered salary during the offer conversation.Benefits - Highlighted benefits can be found below, with additional benefits outlined on the application:Medical insurance with a cash stipend for those who waive Springboard coverage. Options include PPO, High Deductible/HSA, and EPO.We fully cover your vision & dental insurance premiums, plus your short & long-term disability coverage.We match up to 6% of your salary in 403(b) retirement contributions after your first twelve months at Springboard.Four weeks (20 days) annually. At Springboard, time off isn’t earned. Everyone gets access to their time at the start of the calendar year. 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