Chinese Curriculum & Content Specialist
(Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)
About Us
iChineseReader is a digital Chinese reading, assessment, and instructional platform serving K–12 Chinese language programs worldwide.
Our platform supports a wide range of instructional settings, including:
- -Chinese Immersion Programs
- -Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) Programs
- -IB Chinese Programs (PYP / MYP / DP)
We provide:
- -leveled digital Chinese readers
- -instructional teaching resources
- -practice and assessment tools
- -intelligent reporting and teaching support solutions
As our platform evolves from a digital reading resource library into a comprehensive curriculum solution, we are seeking a highly capable Chinese Curriculum & Content Specialist to join our growing team.
This is an initial contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on business needs and individual performance.
Position Title
Chinese Curriculum & Content Specialist
Employment Type
- -Contract Position (Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)
- -Full-time equivalent workload expected
- -Potential for full-time conversion
Work Arrangement
-Hybrid (remote/onsite, depending on location and team needs)
Position Summary
The Chinese Curriculum & Content Specialist will play a key role in developing, organizing, and enhancing Chinese instructional content across multiple educational programs.
This role combines:
- -curriculum research
- -content development
- -instructional design
- -assessment collaboration
- -cross-functional project execution
The ideal candidate understands both Chinese language pedagogy and digital educational product development, and is excited to work in an AI-integrated content and curriculum development environment, where AI is embedded into research, ideation, workflow design, productivity, and content innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Research & Standards Alignment
Research and analyze curriculum frameworks for:
- -Chinese Immersion programs
- -Chinese as a Second Language programs
- -IB Chinese programs
Responsibilities include:
- -interpreting curriculum standards
- -analyzing instructional progressions
- -identifying classroom expectations and instructional needs
- -supporting curriculum framework development
2. Chinese Content Development
Develop, revise, and optimize Chinese instructional content, including:
- -reading materials
- -instructional content
- -workbook exercises
- -learning activities
- -assessment items
- -teacher support resources
Ensure content is:
- -linguistically accurate
- -age-appropriate
- -pedagogically effective
- -aligned with curriculum goals
3. Curriculum Design & Resource Mapping
Support structured curriculum development by:
- -aligning platform resources with instructional objectives
- -participating in semester and unit-level curriculum design
- -organizing content into coherent instructional pathways
- -supporting differentiated curriculum solutions for different learner groups
This may include:
- -teaching materials
- -assigned readings
- -workbook practice
- -formative assessments
- -summative assessments
4. Product Collaboration & Platform Development
Work closely with Content, Product and IT teams to:
- -support content-related product initiatives
- -help define content taxonomy and tagging structures
- -contribute to curriculum-related platform feature planning
- -support quality assurance for content releases
5. Assessment Development Support
Collaborate on:
- -formative assessment development
- -summative assessment design
- -instructional validity review
- -level consistency and progression alignment
6. Project Execution & Cross-Team Coordination
- -manage assigned content-related initiatives
- -track deliverables and timelines
- -participate in internal planning and reviews
- -coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders
7. AI-Integrated Workflow & Innovation
- -thrive in an AI-integrated working environment where AI is embedded into curriculum research, content development, workflow optimization, and productivity enhancement
- -effectively leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, structuring, drafting, iteration, and operational efficiency
- -critically evaluate, refine, and elevate AI-generated outputs to ensure pedagogical quality, instructional relevance, and content accuracy
- -contribute to the ongoing evolution of AI-integrated team workflows and content development practices
Qualifications
Required
- -Native or near-native Chinese proficiency
- -Strong written Chinese communication skills
- -Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following (or related fields):
- -Chinese Education
- -Curriculum & Instruction
- -Applied Linguistics
- -Chinese Language / Literature
- -Education
- -Educational Technology
- 3+ years of relevant experience in:
- -Chinese language teaching
- -curriculum development
- -educational content development
- -Familiarity with K–12 Chinese instructional environments
- -Comfort working in AI-integrated professional workflows and willingness to continuously adapt to evolving tools and processes.
- Preferred
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- -Chinese Immersion programs
- -CSL programs
- -IB Chinese programs
- -digital educational content development
- -assessment design
- -Edtech product environments
- -project coordination
- Ideal Candidate
- You are someone who:
- -is passionate about Chinese language education
- -understands both teaching and curriculum design
- -thinks structurally, not just editorially
- -enjoys building systems, not just individual lessons
- -can balance pedagogy with practical execution
- -communicates well across teams
- -thrives in a fast-evolving educational product environment
- Compensation
- $70,000–$85,000 annual equivalent, depending on experience, qualifications, and scope of engagement.
- For strong candidates with highly relevant experience, compensation may be discussed accordingly.
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- Why Join Us
- This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Chinese digital learning.
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- You will contribute not only to content development, but also to the evolution of a next-generation Chinese curriculum platform.
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- You will join a forward-looking educational product team actively evolving AI-integrated workflows to shape the future of Chinese digital learning.This role is ideal for someone who wants to:
- -make meaningful impact in Chinese education
- -participate in curriculum innovation
- -work at the intersection of education and technology
- -grow with an evolving teamStrong contributors who demonstrate long-term fit may be considered for full-time employment opportunities in the future.iChineseReader is an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, in compliance with applicable employment laws.
- Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Eligible candidates will be contacted for interview.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Millbrae, CA 94030
