Director of Product Development Math

Director of Product Development, Math

95 Percent Group is seeking a Director of Product Development, Math to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our K–8 math products and instructional content. This role is crucial for translating evidence-aligned instructional principles into high-quality, scalable, and usable math programs that meet the needs of educators and districts. You will work closely with product management, go-to-market teams, and software engineers to ensure our math products are instructionally coherent, market-relevant, and implementation-ready. This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role centered on building high-quality supplemental math curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Instructional Leadership

• Own the instructional integrity and coherence of 95 Percent Group’s math products.
• Contribute to product vision and roadmap discussions by representing instructional priorities and user needs.
• Ensure alignment of content with evidence-aligned instructional practices and state standards.
• Support iterative improvement of products based on customer feedback, usage data, and implementation experience.

Content Development & Quality Assurance

• Lead the development and revision of math instructional content, including lessons, routines, assessments, and teacher supports.
• Manage third-party development houses and contractors.
• Manage and support internal and external content writers, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and ongoing professional guidance to drive accountability for the quality and timely delivery of instructional materials.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure instructional intent is accurately realized in digital and print formats.
• Help establish and maintain content development processes, templates, and quality benchmarks.

Conference Presentations & Thought Leadership

• Represent the organization’s math products and instructional approach at select conferences, webinars, and virtual events.
• Present on product design, instructional models, and implementation insights for educator and district audiences.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop presentations, webinars, case studies, and other outward-facing content that clearly communicates product value.
• Contribute to occasional blogs, white papers, or partner content that supports go-to-market goals and reinforces instructional credibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner regularly with product managers to scope features, define requirements, and prioritize content work.
• Support marketing, sales, and customer success teams with product-focused explanations of instructional design and classroom value.
• Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure materials are practical, clear, and easy to use in real classrooms.
• Provide strategic support to the RFP team in developing district and state adoption proposals, and represent the organization as a presenter to stakeholders influencing adoption outcomes.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Engage directly with educators, district partners, and implementation specialists to understand classroom needs and challenges.
• Participate in pilots, reviews, and feedback sessions to inform product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional content design, or edtech product development for math products.
• Experience managing content writers or instructional teams, with a track record of providing effective feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, design, or engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple content initiatives simultaneously.
• Clear, practical written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to improving math outcomes through well-designed instructional products.

Benefits

• Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required
• Monthly technology stipend
• Professional development support - tuition reimbursement program
• BCBS Medical and Vision with employee premiums
• FREE Dental
• FREE basic life insurance policy and short and long-term disability programs
• 401k with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO policy that starts accruing upon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire
• 9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day annually
• Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need
• 3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth, adoption or foster placement
• Discretionary Bonus Eligible

Company Description

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training. 95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about our mission. We’ve hired the best from inside and outside the industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued significant growth. An added plus is knowing that what you’re doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact. 95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Key skills/competency

• Product Development
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Development
• Math Education
• EdTech
• Content Strategy
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Cross-functional Collaboration