- 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 new 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 - Robust 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

📌 Director, French Language Program – Curriculum (Toronto)
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