Temporary Curriculum Developer

Company Description
At Nearpod, we believe teaching is the most important job in the world. Every day, we reach students through our learning platforms on Nearpod.com and Flocabulary.com. We have diverse backgrounds, but a shared goal of putting teachers and students first in everything that we do. We have won numerous awards including EdTech Digest’s 2018 Company of the Year. Recently, we were acquired by Renaissance to support the shared mission of accelerating learning for all. We’re looking for people with a lot of hustle, a lot of empathy, and a desire to do something meaningful. We've adopted a remote-first culture, and our diverse team is based across the US.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 month temporary role
Job Description
Nearpod is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Temporary Curriculum Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and editing lessons across subjects and grades (K-12 with a focus on K-5) with a focus on grade-level appropriateness, standards alignment, and learning experience design. They will ensure that all content is fact-checked, appropriate for classroom use, and inclusive of all learners. The ideal candidate is an independent worker who can manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high volume of deliverables on deadline.
 
What Our Ideal Candidate Will Do:

 
Create, edit, and review lessons and activities across all subject areas and grade levels (K-12) with an emphasis on K-5.
 
Ensure that all lessons align with state and national standards
 
Create content that is inclusive of all learners 
 
Fact check all content to ensure accuracy
 
Ensure that all content is appropriate for the classroom, paying special attention to reading level and accessibility as well as tone and sensitivity issues
 
Identify when to elevate questions and ask for an extra set of eyes

Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:

 
Bachelor's degree in education or related field 
 
Classroom experience in K-5
 
Deep knowledge of instructional design principles and practices
 
Experience creating K-5 lessons that are aligned to standards and that can be used to engage students in a range of classroom settings
 
(Preferred) Deep expertise with state and national standards and experience creating alignments 
 
(Preferred) Experience with early elementary (K-2)

Tech skills:

 
Experience using educational technology tools in creative ways
 
Experience using spreadsheets and the Google suite of tools (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets)

Content Creation Skills:

 
Excellent writing skills
 
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 
Knowledge of instructional design principles and practices
 
Ability to create content that is inclusive of all learners

Self-management and team skills:

 
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
 
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
 
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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