Business Development, Client Account - Project Manager

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ABOUT: Knowledge Adventure | JumpStart

Since 1991, JumpStart® has set the standard in kids’ learning games by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and classroom. Today, JumpStart designs and produces games under two primary brands, JumpStart® and Math Blaster®. Each of these brands boasts hundreds of awards and an impressive twenty year history of quality products that have earned the trust of millions of parents. With games available online, on the Nintendo DS™, Nintendo Wii™, iPad™ and by download, JumpStart games are offered on the platforms today’s kids love most. But what really sets JumpStart apart is the unique combination of learning and entertainment built into each game. Find out more about how JumpStart turns learning into an adventure at,www.JumpStart.comwww.MathBlaster.comwww.SuperSecret.com and www.EatMyDust.com.

Highlights...

  • Accomplished CEO, David Lord (bio) took position in 2008, and has led a successful pivot from retail to online/mobile games company over the past 4 years.
  • New strategic investor and Partner (DreamWorks SKG) will license globally recognized brands/titles for JumpStart to build games around.
  • Significant sales, $20M+ in 2012.
  • Over 20 million customers and quickly becoming a leader in education and mobile gaming.
  • 130 employees+: 40+ in Los Angeles and 90+ in India.
  • International reach (translated into 4 languages, and adding more).

THE OPPORTUNITY:

JumpStart is looking for a Curriculum Designer to create, evaluate and implement standard-based curriculums into various JumpStart titles. The role will ensure grade-level appropriateness across products and will be exposed to the process of implementing educational content into an immersive and interactive experience. Along with creating curriculum for JumpStart titles, this role will also create the content for the blog and other projects as needed.

Specifically...

  • Develop, revise and maintain instructional content for JumpStart’s various properties (i.e. JumpStart 3D).
  • Collaborate with the production team in strategizing, designing and implementing the appropriate curriculum for multiple school grades.
  • Help guide the production and technical teams in creating titles with age appropriate content for the product’s audience.
  • Update curriculum on an ongoing basis as new information arises.
  • Create challenging problems that blend seamlessly into the gameplay of a specific game title.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred (will consider someone with thorough hands-on experience with the target demographic).
  • EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
  • Strong content knowledge in elementary (all-grades) education), particularly with the subjects of math, science and social studies.
  • Knowledge and experience in writing lessons and long-term lesson planning required.
  • Demonstrated ability to create intuitive and creative curriculum to capture children’s attention.
  • Possess a high level of awareness of current developments, research and best practices in the field of elementary curriculum design.
  • Previous experience in curriculum design is highly favored.
  • Highly responsible, self-motivated and able to thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, creative and fun environment.
  • Hands-on; completes tasks and dependable; proactive in nature.
  • Have excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal).
  • Team player, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'get things done' attitude.
  • Detailed oriented persona, who is very meticulous about their work.
  • Above all, ethical, fair and of high integrity.

WHY JUMPSTART?

  • We offer a competitive compensation + equity/stock options + full benefits (medical/dental/vision/life).
  • Fully stocked kitchen.
  • Centrally located in Torrance.
  • Be part of a fun, fast-paced and collaborative team focused on building games that educate and entertain today’s youth.
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2377 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501

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