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Curriculum Developer roles in the U.S. typically qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, connecting education professionals with host organizations that design and refine instructional content. Finding a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 is the first step toward securing J-1 sponsorship for this work.
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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Curriculum Alignment Specialist to join our curriculum development team. In this role, you'll work closely with contract aligners and our curriculum design team to implement our alignment strategy. You'll oversee the creation of skill plans that pair IXL skills with U.S. state standards, textbooks, assessments, and other curriculum documents. Your primary focus will be math alignment projects with opportunities to take on projects in other subject areas. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make strategic decisions about project priorities and alignment details
- Help manage a team of contract aligners who create and maintain alignment documents for our K-12 math, ELA, science, social studies, and Spanish content
- Review new skill plans for quality and style; incorporate feedback from other team members to ensure high quality alignments
- Learn to use in-house tools to create and release alignments, including formatting alignment spreadsheets to meet our technical requirements
- Work with our production and engineering teams to troubleshoot bugs and fix errors in data formatting
- Collaborate with our sales team to understand educator needs and sales objectives in each U.S. state and our international sales territories
- Drive special alignment projects, including defining scope, developing and executing plans, and collaborating with teams such as sales, engineering, curriculum design, and QA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or advanced degree
- 1+ years of experience aligning content to state standards; experience with math standards is required
- Experience working with standards in multiple states
- Proficient with math content through calculus; experience with ELA, science, or social studies is a plus
- Strong project management skills; able to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; experience with formulas such as vlookup or concatenate is a plus
- Experience with web technologies, programming, and databases is a plus
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
INTRODUCTION
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Curriculum Alignment Specialist to join our curriculum development team. In this role, you'll work closely with contract aligners and our curriculum design team to implement our alignment strategy. You'll oversee the creation of skill plans that pair IXL skills with U.S. state standards, textbooks, assessments, and other curriculum documents. Your primary focus will be math alignment projects with opportunities to take on projects in other subject areas. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make strategic decisions about project priorities and alignment details
- Help manage a team of contract aligners who create and maintain alignment documents for our K-12 math, ELA, science, social studies, and Spanish content
- Review new skill plans for quality and style; incorporate feedback from other team members to ensure high quality alignments
- Learn to use in-house tools to create and release alignments, including formatting alignment spreadsheets to meet our technical requirements
- Work with our production and engineering teams to troubleshoot bugs and fix errors in data formatting
- Collaborate with our sales team to understand educator needs and sales objectives in each U.S. state and our international sales territories
- Drive special alignment projects, including defining scope, developing and executing plans, and collaborating with teams such as sales, engineering, curriculum design, and QA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or advanced degree
- 1+ years of experience aligning content to state standards; experience with math standards is required
- Experience working with standards in multiple states
- Proficient with math content through calculus; experience with ELA, science, or social studies is a plus
- Strong project management skills; able to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; experience with formulas such as vlookup or concatenate is a plus
- Experience with web technologies, programming, and databases is a plus
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Curriculum Developer
Document your instructional design credentials specifically
Assemble a portfolio showing curriculum frameworks you've built, learning standards you've aligned to, and assessment tools you've developed. Designated sponsors evaluate Trainee and Specialist applicants on field-specific evidence, not just academic transcripts.
Identify which J-1 category fits your career stage
Recent graduates with a degree in education or instructional design typically qualify as Interns or Trainees. Professionals with five or more years applying curriculum theory in a specialized field may qualify as Specialists. Your category determines which designated sponsors you can apply through.
Target host organizations with established training plans
School districts, edtech companies, nonprofits, and university extension offices regularly host J-1 Trainees in curriculum roles. Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have structured training programs matching instructional design work, which designated sponsors require before issuing a DS-2019.
Verify whether the host employer role triggers a home residency requirement
The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies to J-1 holders whose program is government-funded or whose home country lists the field as in shortage. Curriculum development is government-listed in some countries, so confirm your eligibility for a waiver before signing an offer.
Align your training plan to O*NET before sponsor review
Designated sponsors use O*NET occupation data to validate that your proposed activities match your field. Map your daily tasks as a Curriculum Developer to the O*NET profile before your sponsor submits your Training or Internship Placement Plan, which shortens back-and-forth during DS-2019 issuance.
Clarify who pays the DS-2019 program fee at the offer stage
Designated sponsors charge program administration fees that host employers sometimes cover, sometimes pass to the exchange visitor, and sometimes split. Confirm this during negotiations, before you accept an offer, so unexpected costs don't affect your decision or delay your sponsor enrollment.
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Find Curriculum Developer JobsCurriculum Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Curriculum Developer roles?
Most Curriculum Developer positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you've completed a degree in education, instructional design, or a related field within the past 12 months, or if you have less than five years of post-degree experience. Specialist applies to recognized experts with a minimum of five years of specialized experience in curriculum theory or instructional systems design.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Curriculum Developer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for your program compliance. Your hiring organization is the host employer. You need both: a host willing to structure a training program and a designated sponsor willing to administer it.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Curriculum Developer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship in education and instructional design. Look for host organizations in school districts, edtech, and nonprofit sectors, where structured J-1 Trainee programs in curriculum development are more common than in general corporate settings.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Curriculum Developers?
It depends on your home country and funding source. If your country's government has designated curriculum development or education as a field with a skills shortage, or if your exchange program receives U.S. or home-country government funding, the requirement likely applies. Check the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department and consult your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What does a J-1 Training Placement Plan require for a Curriculum Developer role?
The Training or Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002, must detail the specific skills and knowledge you'll acquire, phase by phase, with supervision methods and evaluation criteria. For Curriculum Developer roles, this typically means outlining stages such as needs analysis, content development, pilot testing, and revision cycles, mapped to measurable learning outcomes your host organization will evaluate.
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