Director of Mathematics

Who We Are

Open Up Resources is a publisher of high-quality open educational resources in core content areas, with a vision of providing teachers with the tools to engage students in liberating educational experiences.

Open Up Resources’ portfolio seeks to include the highest-quality, standards-aligned PK-12 curricula, with validation from respected third-party entities, evidence of efficacy, effective supports for multilingual learners, inclusive strategies for students with exceptionalities, embedded culturally relevant pedagogy, and professional learning that is inclusive and culturally considerate.

We are transforming instructional materials through our commitment to classroom equity. This intentional commitment infuses every program, partnership, and practice. Our desire is that Open Up Resources' curricula catalyzes equitable classroom norms, structures, practices, and policies in education and society.

Requirements

The Role

The Director of Mathematics is responsible for leading mathematics curriculum development, providing strategic leadership, and supporting cross-team strategic initiatives connected to the organization’s Mathematics products and services portfolio. This position will manage PK-HS Math Specialists, and other content experts who support this work.

Key Responsibilities 

Program and Pedagogy

• Lead the strategic development, maintenance, and execution of the PK-HS Mathematics curriculum product/services roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Provide insight and thought leadership on Open Up's digital strategy internally to the product team and externally to partners.
• Provide leadership and guidance to mathematics educators and administrators 

• Lead curriculum revision and revising projects to ensure materials align with OUR curriculum pillars and are current to meet market needs.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of content area products by driving communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

• Collaborate closely with the Chief and Managing Director of the Academic, Equity, and Social Justice Team to ensure that all Mathematics programs reflect classroom equity principles and effectively serve Open Up's diverse student population.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of Mathematics Specialists with deep expertise in PK-12 pedagogy.
• Utilize Open Up's national community of practitioners to gather feedback on the mathematics curriculum, integrating insights into future revisions.
• Educate internal stakeholders on mathematics program offerings and communicate key programmatic milestones, such as submissions to EdReports.
• Support the development of curriculum-specific grant proposals, reports, and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• At Open Up Resources, we believe in building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered for employment without attention to color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• We are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We are a virtual organization with headquarters in the California Bay Area. 
• We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits packages including free healthcare, vision, dental, mental health supports, 401k matching, unlimited paid-time-off, continued education stipend, monthly home-office stipends and more!
• This is a remote, full-time, benefited position with a salary range of $90,000 - $150,000.