Managing Editor, World Language Curriculum

Position: Managing Editor, World Language Curriculum

Department: High School Outbound, Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad

Reports to: Director of Curriculum

Location: US Remote (see location requirements below)

Who we are: 

Council on International Education and Exchange (CIEE) is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. 

Why work with us:  

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:
• Paid time off and Parental leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
• CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent)
• Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 26 countries.  Additionally, we help international participants from over 130 countries come to the USA each year.  Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Director of Curriculum on the High School Outbound (HSOB) Academics team, the Managing Editor plays a critical role in the development of communicative, task-based curriculum for the High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) Language & Culture programs, overseeing editorial processes and contributing to programmatic and pedagogical strategy. In addition, the Managing Editor plays a supporting role in the development and strategy for non-language programs, which may include Arts & Culture, Leadership & Service, STEM, Business, and Social Change. This individual works with instructors around the world to support them as they put academic plans into action for our 3-to 4-week HSSA programs for U.S. high school students exploring new languages, topics, and cultures around the world.

Strong candidates will have extensive editorial skills and deep content knowledge in world languages to develop best-in-class, standards-aligned curriculum and to source and manage editorial freelancers. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting the development of curricular frameworks for other disciplines such as STEM, Arts & Culture, Leadership & Service, etc.

The Managing Editor will conceptualize, write, edit, and revise curricular materials, in concert with the HSOB Academics Team and freelance editors across multiple languages (currently Spanish, French, Italian, and German) and program locations. The Managing Editor will serve as the editorial lead for expanding the standardized curriculum to new sites and new languages.

Success for this role means language instruction is clear, the authentic resources are top-notch, and the curriculum is engaging and age- and level-appropriate for adolescent learners. You should be excited about interacting with different cultures, managing challenging projects, and finding creative ways of engaging high school students so they build proficiency and love for learning languages.

Limited travel will be required (approximately 3–5 trips per year), and you may be asked to take our emergency cell phone to provide 24/7 support to participants and parents for up to one week per year.

What you’ll do:

Language Curriculum Development and Editing:

• Develop, enhance, revise, and proofread language curricula and supplement instructional materials (e.g., scope and sequence charts, daily lessons, supplemental curriculum components, alignment with educational standards, etc.).
• Localize the curriculum so it reflects the local language, history, and culture of the HSSA program location.
• Source, train, and support freelance editors on an ongoing basis to develop curricula across languages. Support entails assisting with production, answering queries, reviewing and editing curricula, and providing feedback to ensure quality and alignment with pedagogical approach and development guidelines.
• Set and manage workflows for curriculum development to ensure on-time completion. Coordinate curriculum meetings and maintain schedules.
• Identify project bottlenecks and opportunities to streamline editorial processes and improve team efficiency. Update development guidelines and train the team on new processes.
• Maintain up-to-date scope and sequence documents across the curricula.
• Maintain copyright permissions for authentic resources across languages.

Training and Instructional Support:

• Assist with the annual training of HSSA instructors. Training consists of an online asynchronous Canvas course paired with synchronous live, virtual workshops.
• Provide support to international staff and instructors concerning academic matters, including via email and video calls.
• Assist with work on staff- and student-facing courses in CIEE’s LearningManagement System, Canvas.
• Assist as needed with the training of HSSA Program Leaders who serve in our language & Culture programs.

Program Evaluation and Academic Strategy:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of language curriculum based on qualitative and quantitative measures including survey results, instructor feedback, site visits, and pre- and post-program data. Make adjustments to the curriculum to improve outcomes.
• Research and identify teaching methods, resources, and technologies appropriate for high school language instruction and classroom management.
• In collaboration with the Curriculum and Training Specialist, contribute to the overall academic strategy for our non-language programs, which include Arts& Culture, Leadership & Service, Business, STEM, and Social Change. This may include establishing curricular frameworks, revising syllabi, and sourcing and managing external consultants to develop curriculum, etc.

Research and Promotion:

• Remain informed about trends and innovations in the K-12, world language, and international education industries.
• Establish CIEE as a leader in language education by presenting at relevant conferences and by networking with experts in language learning and education abroad.
• Help promote CIEE programs by contributing to the professional development strategy for teachers in our partner school network by assisting with in-person PD events (e.g., facilitating sessions, assisting with logistics, etc.).

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, international education, curriculum and instruction, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional fluency in Spanish is required. Proficiency in additional languages other than English is a plus.
• Exceptional written skills in English required.
• A minimum 5 years experience in the publishing field as a senior editor is required.
• Expertise in world language standards (ACTFL and others) and ability to create a scope and sequence and build lessons to meet the requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget to achieve clearly stated goals required.
• Experience managing complex workflows and outside contractors is required.
• Experience managing and motivating staff to meet or exceed expectations required.
• Exceptional eye for detail and strong editorial skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) required.
• High school world language teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an LMS (e.g., Canvas) is strongly preferred.
• Experience creating resources in Google Drive is strongly preferred.
• Readiness to grow and develop yourself, our client group, and our Company.
• Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Problem-Solving) and culture.

Location Requirements:

The position is available to candidates in the United States, except for candidates residing in:

• Washington (State)
• Colorado
• California
• Jersey City, NJ

Diversity Matters: 

CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations, a background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.