Report to the Vice President, Content & Curriculum Drive the vision, strategy, and growth of Nelson’s French Language portfolios on Edwin 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 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) ~ 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 ~ Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery ~ Experience managing, leading, and mentoring a team ~ SaaS business experience and experience working with technology teams in an agile setting ~ UX and product design experience is a plus 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. K-12 French Language Curriculum Experience Bilingual in French and English Product Management in Education Market Research and Customer Engagement Product Launch and Management Market Analysis Content Strategy Development Portfolio Planning Risk Identification and Contingency Planning Mentoring and Training Bachelor’s Degree in Education Specialization in French or Francophone Studies 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 Digital Platforms Agile Environment Experience UX and Product Design #

📌 Director, French Language Program - Curriculum (Toronto)
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