K-5 Curriculum Developer -- Remote | WFH

Welcome! We are a forward-thinking educational platform dedicated to revolutionizing online learning by implementing the most effective strategies in virtual education. Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum that empowers all students to succeed. Our offerings include, Always Ice Cream, and Clever Dragons for K-8 students, and and Online High School for grades 9-12. As our student base grows rapidly, we are expanding our team and hiring for multiple positions across various departments. Our growth is driven by our commitment to exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities.

Hear our CEO discuss our company's values and future!

How You'll Make An Impact

As a Curriculum Developer, you will collaborate with other subject-matter experts, our production team, and an instructional coach to create immersive, engaging, and academically rigorous learning materials for our K-5 curriculum. These materials include videos, assessments, and written learning activities. We seek highly motivated, collaborative, and student-driven individuals who excel in various roles.

What You'll Do

Design and develop educational content for K-5 students

Ensure content is pedagogically sound, engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible

Write clear and measurable lesson objectives and align teaching materials to meet these objectives

Utilize technology, such as Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, and screencasting software

Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs

Continuously evaluate and refine content based on feedback and educational outcomes

Collaborate on special projects and assignments

A Day In The Life Of a Curriculum Developer

Check out what a typical day looks like!

You May Be a Good Fit If You Have

A minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience at the K-5 level

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related field

Knowledge of effective lesson structure and writing lesson objectives

Ability to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate

Strong understanding of what makes a lesson engaging

Experience using technology to support instruction, including Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially written

A growth mindset and motivation from constructive feedback

Proven ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines

High motivation, a proactive attitude, and a tendency to seek opportunities for continuous improvement

High standards of integrity and transparency

Access to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connection

What Makes You Stand Out

An active teaching certification in Elementary Education and/or completed professional development or training in curriculum design and pedagogy

Hands-on experience designing and writing curriculum, including scripts for asynchronous video lessons

Experience analyzing and transforming data into actionable goals that positively impact students

Experience with screencasting software or online instruction

Unique talents and skills that may not be listed but are transferable to this role. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications.

What You'll Love About Working Here

Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative education solutions for diverse learners

Work 100% remotely from any productive location within or outside the U.S.

Enjoy flexibility to shape your work environment and schedule around your life

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and life insurance

All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), floating holidays, parental leave, and other perks and benefits

Collaborate with colleagues on challenging and rewarding projects and connect through community and culture events

Learn more by visiting our careers page!

Schedule

Curriculum Developers are expected to have 30-40 hours of availability each week year-round. This range of hours offers flexibility in your schedule with ample work available.

Anything over 30 hours a week is considered full-time, making you eligible for all our benefits.

You can choose your own hours! Morning person? Night owl? Somewhere in between? As long as you meet deadlines and attend weekly meetings with your supervisor and peers (generally during US business hours), we support the hours that work best for you.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and resume to start the process. The hiring process varies by position but generally includes assessments, a phone interview, an assignment, and a final video interview. We prioritize accessibility and inclusivity in our hiring practices and team. Please contact HR if you need accommodation at any point during hiring or employment.

Links

Always Ice Cream

Clever Dragons

CEO video

A Day in the Life of a Curriculum Developer

Careers page

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Grade School Specialties

1st grade

2nd grade

3rd grade

4th grade

5th grade

Elementary school

English

History

Kindergarten

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

Schedule: Choose your own hours

Work Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time