Literacy Product Specialist

Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers.

Position Overview:

We seek a detail-oriented and innovative Foundational Literacy Product Specialist to create engaging, research-based literacy products. This role requires expertise in early literacy pedagogy, curriculum design, and publishing practices. The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with classroom experience and a deep understanding of how children learn to read.

The Product Specialist will collaborate with product, editorial, design, and implementation teams to craft high-quality instructional resources-including decodable and high-interest books, phonics lessons, teacher guides, and assessments-that align with evidence-based practices and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Design and develop instructional materials in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for Pre-K-12.


• Write teacher-facing guides, lesson plans, and student activities.


• Sequence literacy skills to reflect a systematic and explicit progression of learning.


• Ensure materials are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive.

Instructional Design & Pedagogy

• Apply the Science of Reading and evidence-based instructional frameworks.


• Develop engaging, accessible content for diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with disabilities.


• Incorporate formative assessments to support and monitor student progress.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop print and digital literacy resources.


• Review and provide feedback on manuscripts, page proofs, and prototypes for instructional accuracy.


• Manage deliverables and timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time product launches.

Quality & Research Alignment

• Align products to state standards, district frameworks, and literacy research.


• Ensure content is bias-free and representative of students nationwide.


• Stay current with literacy research and instructional trends to guide product development.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or related field (Master's preferred).


• 5+ years of Pre-K-5 classroom teaching experience with expertise in foundational literacy instruction.


• Strong knowledge of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.


• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.


• Experience in educational publishing or curriculum product development.

Preferred

• Familiarity with UFLI, LETRS, or other structured literacy programs.


• Knowledge of bilingual/dual-language literacy instruction.


• Knowledge of instruction for students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.


• Comfort with digital platforms and interactive learning design.


• Demonstrated experience developing instructional content for publishing or edtech.

Why Join Us:

At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning.

• Mission-driven company focused on improving literacy and education outcomes.


• Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.