Senior Director of Curriculum

About the Role The Senior Director of Curriculum is a senior leadership role responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of CodePath’s entire curriculum portfolio. You will set long‑term curriculum direction while directly shaping high‑impact courses, particularly in AI‑native software engineering, technical interview preparation, cybersecurity, and web development. You will partner closely with Learning, Engineering, Platform, Revenue, and Employer Partnerships to ensure CodePath courses remain rigorous, engaging, and aligned to rapidly evolving industry needs. You will own the systems, processes, roadmap, and initially manage a small, high‑impact team, including hiring as the function scales. Location Remote, United States Role Type Full‑Time Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Compensation Annual total compensation ranges from $165,000 to $239,000, including a base salary of $165,000‑$200,000 plus a guaranteed supplement. Base salary: $165,000 to $200,000 Total compensation includes the base salary plus a guaranteed supplement Key Responsibilities Curriculum Strategy & Portfolio Ownership Lead CodePath’s long‑term curriculum strategy and transition to a modular, flexible architecture that supports AI‑native skills, rapid iteration, and multiple delivery models. Own the curriculum product roadmap, maintaining 12‑month visibility into new courses, major revisions, and portfolio investments. Maintain and evolve a comprehensive course catalog across Web Development, Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, Technical Interview Prep, Foundational CS, and AI‑native offerings. Course Development & Quality Lead the design and launch of new courses aligned to emerging industry needs, especially in AI‑native engineering and applied AI workflows. Oversee ongoing maintenance, revision, and improvement of existing courses to ensure relevance, rigor, and student impact. Ensure curriculum combines rigorous learning science with real‑world engineering practice, clear career pathways, and applied experiences including open‑source and industry‑aligned projects. Team Leadership & Operations Build, manage, and develop a high‑performing curriculum team, including full‑time staff and external contractors. Establish clear processes for curriculum planning, development, QA, feedback, and continuous improvement. Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and scale curriculum capacity in line with organizational growth. Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration Partner closely with Learning to ensure curriculum translates effectively into classroom delivery, aligned pedagogy, and student experience. Collaborate with Engineering to align curriculum with tooling, content systems, and delivery infrastructure within the CodePath Platform. Represent CodePath externally with university partners, employers, funders, and at industry events, clearly articulating curriculum quality and rigor. Key Success Metrics 12‑18 Month Success Outcomes You will be successful in this role if, within your first 12–18 months, you: Establish a clear, opinionated curriculum strategy and modular architecture that reduces the resources required to develop, launch, and maintain curriculum by incorporating AI‑first curriculum process/tooling. Refresh or significantly improve the majority of the existing course catalog with targeted improvements, raising the overall quality bar. Launch 2–3 new AI‑focused courses that meet industry expectations, strong student satisfaction, and learning outcome benchmarks. Completion (70 %), Job attainment (60 %) and student NPS (50‑60) are expected to be upheld or improved upon. Improve curriculum alignment with delivery, contributing to higher completion rates, clearer value propositions, and stronger student confidence entering internships and full‑time roles. Build a scalable, disciplined curriculum function that can accelerate CodePath’s continued growth and improve quality with the successful hiring of two new FTEs and onboarding of key resources. Qualifications Required Strong software engineering background with the technical credibility to shape CS and AI‑native curriculum. Demonstrated excellence in curriculum design, computer science education, or instructional leadership. Experience owning end‑to‑end technical curriculum used by thousands of learners, from design through iteration and measurable outcomes. Experience or excitement to incorporate an AI‑first curriculum process/tooling that accelerates and improves quality. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, including managing full‑time staff and contractors. Deep understanding of the computer science degree journey and the gap between academic preparation and industry expectations. First‑principles thinker with evidence‑based curriculum expertise, high ownership, and a bias towards action grounded with disciplined execution. Preferred Experience designing AI‑native, GenAI, or applied ML curriculum. Familiarity with open‑source software development or community‑based contribution models. Experience operating in fast‑growing, mission‑driven organizations. Exposure to platform‑based or large‑scale learning environments. Benefits Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90 % employer‑covered for employees and dependents), employer‑funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program. Financial Security: 401(k), employer‑paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection. Work‑Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year‑end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2). Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support. Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for PSLF, helping employees manage student loan debt. Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings. #J-18808-Ljbffr