Think Academy US

Middle & High School Program Designer (California)

San Jose, CA · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$95k-$120kDetected 72 days ago

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About the role

Your core objective is to ensure Think Academy's Middle and High School math courses are recognized for official academic credit by California school districts.

California Standards Alignment & Curriculum Design
Lead the submission and maintenance of courses for UC A-G approval, ensuring our curriculum meets the requirements for California college entrance.
Design a "California Professional Standards" training program for our instructional staff, focusing on differentiated instruction and state-aligned pedagogical techniques.
Build strategic partnerships with California School Districts (LEAs) to establish formal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for credit recognition.
Provide direct advocacy support for students seeking to place into advanced math tracks using Think Academy credits.
Lead a high-visibility project that combines policy, curriculum design, and institutional leadership.

Bilingual Proficiency: Professional working proficiency in English is required.
Strategic Communication: Proven ability to negotiate with school district administrators, registrars, and department chairs.
Master's degree in School Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
Professional working proficiency in English is required.
Proven ability to negotiate with school district administrators, registrars, and department chairs.
Develop comprehensive course catalogs, instructional materials, and assessment rubrics that satisfy the "Evidence of Rigor" required by California public and private school systems.
Establish and monitor teacher evaluation frameworks required by accreditation bodies to maintain high instructional quality.

Prior experience as a California School Principal, Assistant Principal, or Registrar.
Direct experience leading a school through a successful WASC accreditation cycle.
Existing network within major California school districts (e.g., LAUSD, SFUSD, San Jose Unified).
Why You Will Love This Role:
Pioneering Work: You will define the standard for how supplemental Ed-Tech programs integrate with the California public school system.
Scalability: While starting in California, your work will serve as the blueprint for our national accreditation strategy.
Total Compensation Package: $95,000 - $120,000
H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Includes Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Optional Teaching Compensation
H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
Relocation Allowance available for candidates moving to the Bay Area.
Total Compensation Package: $95,000 - $120,000
Direct the institutional accreditation process for the California region (specifically WASC and Cognia ), managing self-studies, site visits, and annual reporting.

Act as the subject matter expert on California Education Code regarding Credit by Examination and Alternative Credit Options.
Educational Background: Master's degree in School Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep expertise in California secondary education requirements, including UC A-G, WASC accreditation, and CA CCSS.
401k and Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
Think Academy US ( www.TheThinkAcademy.com ), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology.
We believe Love and Technology can make education better!

We are seeking a high-caliber Middle & High School Program Designer to lead our "Credit for Advancement" initiative across California.
What We're Looking For:
At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children's ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques.

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