On Demand Foreign Language Curriculum Developer

About Optima Ed:

At Optima Ed, we believe education should be more than a process—it should be a journey of discovery, empowerment, and possibility. That’s why we’re transforming the way the world learns by harnessing the power of immersive technology.

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At Optima Ed, we’re not just preparing students for the future. We’re creating a future worth preparing for. Let’s build it together.

The Foreign Language Curriculum Developer designs and writes original curriculum for asynchronous and blended learning environments within the On-Demand program. This includes lesson content, assessments, immersive learning integrations (including VR), and interdisciplinary connections.

The developer collaborates with subject‑matter experts, instructional designers, and school leadership to ensure curriculum quality, coherence, and alignment with Optima Ed’s mission, vision, and values.

Course design includes both asynchronous and optional synchronous components and must reflect diverse learning needs, multiple intelligences, and immersive learning strategies.

Compensation is determined annually in accordance with Optima Ed’s established performance evaluation and compensation policies.

• Design standards-aligned foreign language curriculum for K–12 learners
• Integrate immersive learning experiences, including virtual reality (VR), where appropriate to instructional goals
• Balance direct instruction, interactive activities, cultural exploration, interdisciplinary connections, and assessment
• Incorporate best practices in language acquisition, classical pedagogy, and digital learning design
• Develop engaging multimedia content suitable for an online, on-demand environment

• Design and write original foreign language curriculum aligned to state and/or classical standards
• Develop scope and sequence documents, unit plans, lessons, and assessments
• Integrate language learning with history, philosophy, literature, and the sciences where appropriate
• Ensure vertical alignment across grade levels
• Revise and refine curriculum based on internal review, feedback, and evolving program needs

• Design formative and summative assessments aligned to learning objectives
• Develop rubrics and grading guidance for consistent implementation
• Ensure academic rigor and age‑appropriate progression of language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Participate in curriculum review cycles and quality assurance processes

• Demonstrate proficiency in LMS platforms and digital curriculum tools
• Integrate immersive tools, including VR, to deepen cultural and linguistic understanding
• Ensure content is optimized for digital delivery and student accessibility
• Maintain organized digital records of curriculum drafts, revisions, and resources

• Collaborate with the OD Lead Curriculum Developer and other subject‑area experts on interdisciplinary courses
• Contribute to cross‑departmental initiatives within the On‑Demand enterprise
• Support alignment between On‑Demand and live instructional programs where appropriate

• Participate in professional learning related to instructional design, immersive technology, and classical…