Curriculum Manager

Help us shape the future of German language learning.

At Babbel we’re piloting a new kind of Intensive German (Integration) Course, one that blends live lessons, app-based learning, and AI-powered conversation tools to help learners reach B1 faster, more affordably, and more effectively. We’re hiring a Curriculum Manager to lead the design and rollout of our B1 Course.

You will:

• Designing a full B1 curriculum for German learners, aligned to CEFR and BAMF guidelines in several formats (e.g. Intensive / Super Intensive).
• Mapping our Babbel app content to the core curriculum, identifying gaps and supplementing as needed.
• Designing or curating task-based materials that push learners toward real-world communication goals.
• Integrating curriculum across modalities including: self-study, live lessons,and AI conversation partners.
• Build trust with our teachers and create an effective feedback loop to be able to iterate on content as it’s rolled out.
• Collaborating with product, teacher ops, and engineering teams to ensure smooth implementation in our LMS and app ecosystem.
• Iterating based on feedback from learners, teachers, and learning outcomes.
• Maintaining quality and version control of materials using CAT / instructional design tools and our internal content systems.
• Act as a bridge between curriculum and tech teams, ensuring alignment and communication flows effectively from planning through delivery.

You have:

• Proven experience designing German language curricula that successfully take learners to B1.
• Experience or deep knowledge of the BAMF integration course set up and approved curriculum (e.g. Schritte).
• Proficiency in CAT tools and other instructional design tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Lectora).
• Experience working with LMS systems and curriculum/content mapping tools.
• Strong command of German (C1) and English (C1) both for content creation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, including experience collaborating across functions such as IT, Curriculum, Customer Service, Product, and Engineering.

You are:

• A problem solver who loves ideating.
• Able to organize effectively, plan ahead and schedule.
• Able to keep calm and apply rational and logical thinking to a wide range of scenarios.
• An excellent communicator, who speaks with clarity, justifying decisions made.
• A quick thinker who is able to multitask, prioritize and adapt to fast pace.

Some perks of becoming a Babbelonian:

• Enjoy 30 vacation days. Plus family and life situation counseling.
• Set up the right schedule for you with flexible working hours and enjoy Jobbatical (up to 3 months working inside the EU and the UK), plus work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms.
• Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel.
• Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
• Be part of our DE&I Community Networks (such as FLINTA in Tech, and Queer Collective), attend cultural and regular social events.

Diversity at Babbel

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

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