About Lillio (formerly HiMama) and Our Mission:

At Lillio (formerly HiMama), we are committed to serving the field as an authentic voice of the early childhood education (ECE) workforce, providing programs with all of the building blocks for high-quality early care and education and helping early educators focus on what matters most for children’s successful development and learning: relationships, play, creativity, and loving, nurturing caregiving. We are a social-purpose business and certified B Corporation with the goal of empowering early childhood educators through innovative, affordable tools that enable them to improve child outcomes, engage family members, and support continued professional growth for their staff. If you are excited about being part of an impact-driven business, focused on making a difference in the early childhood education industry, Lillio is the place for you.

Lillio is a Series B, private-equity backed business and we're proud to be part of the Bain Double Impact portfolio. Lillio is recognized as an industry leader, most recently selected by Fortune in 2023 for their "Impact 20" list, which highlights organizations that have built their business models around world-changing ideas to solve social and environmental problems.

We Are Looking For. . .

A passionate and experienced leader in early childhood education with a knack for both the big picture and the intricate details. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving the creation and delivery of high-quality, engaging curriculum and professional development experiences.

Educational Content Team

At Lillio, our Educational Content Team is a high-performing, experienced team committed to elevating the quality of early childhood education. We aim to equip educators with a curriculum solution that promotes children’s curiosity and ignites the spark for lifelong learning. We also support educators with exemplary professional development offerings that promote reflective practice. We value research, adaptability, and resourcefulness.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Manager of Educational Content, you will be a linchpin in ensuring the excellence and effectiveness of our curriculum and professional development offerings. Your daily rhythm will involve a keen eye for detail, providing constructive feedback on print and digital resources, and making crucial content and workflow decisions that directly impact our educational products. You will monitor deadlines and proactively address potential roadblocks to keep projects on track.

On a monthly basis, your focus will broaden to encompass strategic oversight of our curriculum planning and the practical elements that bring it to life. From reviewing planning grids and art projects to ensuring the quality and appropriateness of materials, your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the learning experience. You will lend your editorial expertise to curriculum guides and accompanying materials, ensuring clarity and accuracy, and you will manage contractor assignments with efficiency. Furthermore, you will contribute to the dynamic nature of our online resources and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our professional development course catalogue, keeping it relevant and aligned with evolving state and licensing standards.

Annually, you will be a key participant in shaping our long-term vision. You will work with a broader product team to develop the content strategy, setting priorities and allocating resources to drive innovation. You will spearhead the research of new curriculum resources. You will oversee the creation of essential annual curriculum components and orchestrate curriculum planning meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned. Your ability to analyze feedback, coordinate with various teams, and manage critical print production processes will be essential to a successful curriculum cycle. You will also champion our professional development initiatives by contributing to training development and potentially presenting at industry events.

What You Bring to The Table

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.5+ years experience in curriculum development, review, and implementation. A deep understanding of early childhood education principles, best practices, and learning theories. Proven experience with adult learning theories and applications. Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Strong leadership and coaching abilities, with a passion for supporting and developing team members. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Strong editorial skills; a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. The ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term planning. Familiarity with state early learning standards and accreditation processes (e.g., IACET).

Required Technical Skills

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign Strong Microsoft Office & Google Workspace Familiarity with Articulate Rise and Docebo

Don’t have all the requirements but convinced you’ll be able to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you! Please note that we place serious consideration to your application responses to all questions; only completed profiles will be considered for this role.

Lillio Perks!

-- Flexible working arrangements; we are a remote-first company who gathers together (virtually) every quarter, and in-person at least once per year. You must be willing to travel in-person as required for the role

-- Health benefits package includes medical, dental and vision

-- 401K matching, and HSA contribution for US employees

-- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and volunteer days

-- Opportunities for learning, mentorship and professional development

-- A subscription to the mindfulness and meditation platform, Headspace

-- Ongoing team-wide and company-wide virtual social activities and success celebrations

Accessibility

Lillio is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. If you require accommodations at any step of the application or interview process, please indicate so under the "Accommodations Question" box on your application. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: alternative methods of communication, providing a detailed “what to expect”, or modified testing. Please note this list is not exhaustive and we are more than happy to discuss other accommodations as required.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are central to Lillio's core values. Lillio aims to ensure we provide a safe environment for everyone to thrive while bringing their authentic selves to work. Our mission is to promote an inclusive work space for all employees through Education, Discussion, and Celebration of our differences. Embracing these differences while coming together with a common purpose is what makes our team extra special. Our focus on inclusion and belonging is activated in the day-to-day culture at Lillio through our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIBS) committee, our bi-weekly DIBS discussions, DIBS Slack community, D&I training and education, volunteer days, donation matching, and more.

Equal Employment

Lillio is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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