Lead, Reviews (Early Math)

Purpose of Position

The Lead, Reviews will oversee and support the review of instructional materials within their designated content area, ensuring that reviews are evidence-rich, aligned to EdReports criteria, and meet the needs of educators and curriculum decision makers. The Lead, Reviews will collaborate with content teams and stakeholders to enhance review processes, provide expert guidance, and drive improvements in instruction across the nation.

This specific role will bring deep expertise in early mathematics learning and development to EdReports’ review work, with a particular focus on how young children develop mathematical understanding from Pre-K through the early elementary grades. The Lead will apply knowledge of early mathematics research, standards, developmental and learning progressions, and research-supported instructional practices to the review of instructional materials. The role will also partner across EdReports to strengthen review tools and processes and ensure that EdReports’ approach to early mathematics reflects the research base and the needs of educators and students.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and support the review of pre-K instructional materials, including supporting comprehensive pre-K reviews and the development and launch of pre-k mathematics and early mathematics reviews, ensuring alignment to relevant standards and EdReports high-quality, evidence-based criteria.
• Train and support educator-reviewers, ensuring consistent calibration across teams to produce reliable, evidence-rich reviews that meet EdReports' quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate across the organization and with the field and external partners to update and refine early mathematics review tools and processes based on research, feedback, and evolving educational trends, with a focus on improving instructional quality.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to review teams, helping them navigate the review process and fostering consensus on key educational criteria.
• Apply expertise in early mathematics learning and development, including developmental and learning progressions and research-supported instructional practices, to support the accurate analysis of instructional materials.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including publishers, to communicate the review process.
• Serve as a thought leader in the ecosystem to explain EdReports tools and processes and the results of EdReports early mathematics reviews for a variety of external audiences, including educators, districts, states, and partner nonprofits that use our resources to select curriculum.
• Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities.

Outcomes: 

• Successfully contribute to the completion of projects/reviews in line with 2026 goals and KPIs.
• Achieve 100% alignment in calibration checks across review teams by the end of each review cycle, ensuring that evidence and criteria are consistently applied.
• Ensure that 100% of reviewers complete the required training and demonstrate proficiency, as measured through calibration activities and post-training assessments.
• Spend roughly 10% of time engaging with the Brand Office to plan, share, and contribute to thought leadership ideas and initiatives, and support partner organizations and funders to understand our review process and the outcomes of completed early mathematics reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and contribute to cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives.

Travel

National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate for both the organization and the Lead, Reviews position.

Qualifications

• Passion for EdReports’ mission, vision, core values, and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity;
• Deep expertise in Pre-K–5 mathematics, with particular expertise in Pre-K–3 mathematics learning and development, demonstrated through at least seven years of professional experience in curriculum design, instruction, coaching, research, assessment, or program leadership;
• Minimum of five years of people and/or project management experience;
• Deep knowledge of Pre-K–5 mathematics standards, developmental and learning progressions, and research-supported instructional practices, including how mathematical concepts and skills build from Pre-K through the elementary grades;
• Experience with early mathematics curriculum and instructional materials, including analyzing, developing, implementing, or supporting high-quality mathematics instruction;
• Strong understanding of current research and best practices related to early mathematics learning and development, including how young children develop mathematical understanding;
• Ability to analyze complex instructional materials and synthesize evidence into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• Fluent in Google Suite, MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); and
• College degree.

Preferred:

• Pre-K–5 mathematics teaching, coaching, curriculum, or leadership experience;
• Expertise in child development and developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction;
• Understanding of the early mathematics research, curriculum, and policy landscape;
• Expertise supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities;
• Experience conducting or supporting instructional materials reviews; and
• Master’s degree.

Salary

The salary for this position is $102,000 – $139,000 annually. At EdReports, we determine final salaries based on the role's requirements and the candidate's experience and skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. To support fairness and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization.

Benefits

We know the importance of living a fulfilling, healthy life–both professionally and personally. That’s why some of the benefits we offer include:

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time,
• 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026,
• Monthly Communications Reimbursement,
• Initial home office and technology setup stipend,
• EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family, and
• 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.).

Work Authorization Requirements

All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S.

Physical Requirements

Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites.

Core Competencies

• COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY: Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance.
• CORE EXPERTISE: Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others.
• ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP: Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization.