Report to the Vice President, Content & Curriculum

Drive the vision, strategy, and growth of Nelson’s French Language portfolios on Edwin

Lead internal specialists and external contributors

Identify current product opportunities

Set instructional direction based on French language policy, curriculum, and market needs

Provide editorial leadership for French freelance authors, subject matter experts, and digital asset creators

Own portfolio goals, budgets, competitive positioning, market feedback, and efficacy

Conduct customer-facing market research to inform and validate portfolio decisions

Collaborate with Content & Curriculum, Strategy, Classroom Success, Sales, Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams

Develop go-to-market content strategies to grow and retain the Edwin customer base

Conduct market research and identify teaching, learning, and assessment trends

Launch and iterate innovative French content, assessments, and features

Lead content conceptualization, assessment, and instructional design

Develop and launch new and revised content strategies and services

Build relationships with Francophone authors, educators, school boards, and subject matter experts

Lead and develop an internal French and Francophone subject matter expert team and external contributors

Provide internal and external subject-area thought leadership, including occasional travel and public speaking

Apply Nelson’s corporate vision to optimize portfolio growth, product performance, and Edwin success metrics

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably a B.Ed. with a specialization in French, French Studies, or Francophone Studies

Significant K-12 French language curriculum and instructional experience





Fully bilingual in French and English

7-8 years’ experience in the K-12 French language education market, spanning teaching, product and content development, market research, and customer success

Demonstrated success defining or sourcing, launching, and managing profitable products and services

Proven ability to engage prospective and existing customers, partners, and other stakeholders

Strong knowledge of the K-12 Francophone and French language education sector, including FFL and FSL curricula (Core, Extended, and Immersion)

Experience developing assessment strategies supporting assessment for, as, and of learning

Understanding of K-12 French resource landscapes, including traditional resources, digital platforms, and generative AI tools

Short-, medium-, and long-range portfolio planning experience

Ability to identify risks and develop contingency plans

Strong Francophone market connections

Ability to identify, recruit, train, mentor, and develop French Language educators and subject matter experts

Understanding of research and pedagogy applied to product design

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery

Experience managing, leading, and mentoring a team

Constructive negotiation skills

Strong problem-solving and communication skills





SaaS business experience and experience working with technology teams in an agile environment

UX and product design experience is a plus

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in K-12 French language curriculum development, instructional design, and market research, with a strong focus on product management and customer engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, develop content strategies, and optimize portfolio growth in the Francophone education sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

K-12 French Language Curriculum Experience

Bilingual in French and English

Product Management in Education

Market Research and Customer Engagement

Team Leadership and Development

Hard Skills

Curriculum Development

Instructional Design

Assessment Strategy Development

Product Launch and Management

Market Analysis

Content Strategy Development

Portfolio Planning

Risk Identification and Contingency Planning

Pedagogy Application

SaaS Business Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Mentoring and Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Specialization in French or Francophone Studies

Industry Keywords

K-12 Education

Francophone Market

French as a First Language (FFL)

French as a Second Language (FSL)

Customer Success

Content Development

Market Feedback

Instructional Direction

Freelance Author Management

Educational Assessment

Tools & Technologies

Digital Platforms

Generative AI Tools

Agile Environment Experience

UX and Product Design

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📌 Director, French Language Program – Curriculum (Ontario)
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