Associate Curriculum Developer: ELA (temporary contract)

Renaissance Learning

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United States (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to Renaissance Learning:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Tuition Assistance (Up to $5,250)
  • Fertility and Family Planning benefits for those enrolled in a UHC Medical Plan
  • Up to 20 Weeks Parental Leave (14 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid)
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    Position summary

    Assignment**

    Position Overview:

    As a Temporary Associate Curriculum Developer: ELA, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and reviewing lessons across educational content, specializing in ELA, with a focus on grade-level appropriateness, standards alignment, and the instructional experience. You will be deepening and expanding Nearpod's ELA offering, ensuring all content is engaging, fact-checked, appropriate for classroom use, and inclusive of all learners.

    We are currently recruiting for multiple positions. While these are full-time temporary roles, we will seriously consider part-time arrangements for exceptional candidates.

    Detailed Functions:

    • Use pedagogical expertise, knowledge of content delivery platforms, creativity, and eye for detail to create, edit, and review lessons and activities that:

    • incorporate specific skills in a rigorous and thorough manner

    • feature targeted instructional objectives

    • are intentionally designed and grounded in proven methodology

    • focus on fostering student engagement

    • are inclusive of all learners, equitable, and culturally responsive

    • Provide expertise in the subject matter of the curriculum being developed

    • Evaluate/categorize/survey existing Nearpod assets

    • Deliver assignments on time and within scope

    • Implement instructional strategies informed by current trends, best practices, and innovative approaches prioritized by the team

    • Be available during core team hours to participate in essential meetings and/or collaborative work

    Qualifications

    Required Experience and Skills:

    Knowledge, Skills & Interests:

    • Has a strong understanding of literacy instruction based in the Science of Reading, educational theory, pedagogy, and instructional design

    • Has deep knowledge of curriculum standards and frameworks

    • Has strong writing/editorial skills

    • Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Can use educational technology tools in creative ways

    • Can use Google / Microsoft suites of tools (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets / Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

    • Can navigate a remote working environment successfully (using video conferencing and messaging systems, proactively managing time, tasks, and priorities, ensuring compliance with company trainings and requirements, promptly responding to communication)

    • Can work collaboratively with a team

    • Is trusted for follow-through, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines

    • Is eager for feedback and able to implement it

    • Is passionate about leveraging ed-tech solutions and Nearpod's content and product to meet the unique needs of K-12 students, teachers, and administrators

    • Previous experience as an upper elementary ELA educator

    • ELA curriculum development experience for an ed-tech company, educational publishing company or at a district/school-wide level preferred

    • Bachelor's degree in education or a field related to ELA

    Additional Information

    Employment Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions

    Hourly Rate: $35

    Commitment: 40 hours/week (Will seriously consider 20 hours/week for exceptional candidates) M-F day schedule

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

    Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition .

    EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

    Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

    For information about Renaissance, visit: https://https://www.renaissance.com/

    Why you should apply for a job to Renaissance Learning:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Tuition Assistance (Up to $5,250)
  • Fertility and Family Planning benefits for those enrolled in a UHC Medical Plan
  • Up to 20 Weeks Parental Leave (14 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid)