K–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer
2 дн. назад
Страна неизвестнаRemote
Develops K–5 ELA curriculum with emphasis on reading comprehension and writing skills for online education.
О компании
- Think Academy is a fast-growing EdTech company revolutionizing the way K–12 students learn. We provide innovative and engaging educational experiences designed to make learning accessible, effective, and enjoyable for students around the world.
- At Think Academy, we believe education extends beyond academics—we are committed to helping students grow with confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. We are looking for passionate team members who share our dedication to supporting students and families while creating a warm, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
Условия
- Pay Range: $73,000–$81,000 per year, with a target annual bonus equivalent to 1–2.5 months of base salary.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and contribute to global business initiatives
- A clear career path, with opportunities to grow from content marketing into user acquisition and future marketing leadership
- Meaningful ownership, mentorship, and the chance to work with people who are passionate about education
Другое
- Title : K–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer
- Location: Remote
- Job Type: Full Time
- Start Date: ASAP
- Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- We are seeking an experienced K–5 ELA Curriculum Developer with a strong background in U.S. elementary ELA teaching, literacy instruction, and curriculum design.
- The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of U.S. elementary classrooms, students' reading and writing development, and common learning challenges . We are looking for someone who can translate these insights into rigorous, engaging, and effective online ELA courses , with a particular emphasis on helping students develop strong reading comprehension and writing skills.
- This role involves both curriculum development and product design, working closely with teachers and cross-functional teams to ensure instructional quality and continuous improvement.
- Responsibilities
- 1. Curriculum & Product Design
- Identify students' reading and writing difficulties, learning needs, and instructional challenges based on U.S. classroom experience.
- Design ELA curriculum frameworks, skill progressions, learning objectives, and lesson plans aligned with CCSS and U.S. instructional practices.
- Develop engaging and effective online small-group lessons , emphasizing reading-to-writing integration, meaningful student practice, and measurable learning outcomes.
- 2. Content Development & Quality Assurance
- Select, create, adapt, and review high-quality literary and informational texts , including mentor texts that effectively support specific reading and writing objectives.
- Develop reading and writing materials, instructional activities, and assessments that are academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and practical for classroom implementation.
- Ensure curriculum alignment with MAP Growth, i-Ready, and U.S. state ELA assessments .
- 3. Teacher Communication & Curriculum Improvement
- Clearly communicate curriculum design principles, learning objectives, and instructional strategies to teachers to support effective implementation.
- Gather and analyze classroom feedback to identify instructional challenges and continuously improve lesson design and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with curriculum, product, and teaching teams to support curriculum implementation, instructional consistency, and teacher training.
- Qualifications
- U.S. Classroom Experience: Experience teaching elementary ELA in U.S. schools, preferably Grades 1–5, with a strong understanding of classroom practices, literacy development, and students' common reading and writing difficulties.
- Curriculum & Product Design: Proven ability to independently design effective, engaging, and well-structured ELA curricula and lessons, ideally for online or small-group learning environments.
- Literacy Expertise: Strong knowledge of reading comprehension, writing instruction, literacy skill progressions, and evidence-based instructional practices, particularly reading-to-writing integration.
- Text Selection & Content Development: Ability to select and analyze high-quality texts, identify effective examples of author's craft, and translate them into meaningful reading and writing activities.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain instructional design decisions and work effectively with teachers and cross-functional teams
- English Proficiency: Excellent written English skills, including the ability to write, edit, and evaluate U.S. elementary ELA curriculum materials at a professional level.
- Standards & Assessments: Familiarity with CCSS and U.S. assessment frameworks, including MAP Growth, i-Ready, and state ELA assessments.
- Education & Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, English, or a related field. Experience with U.S. K–12 publishers, textbook development, or EdTech curriculum development is a plus.
- Location: Candidates willing to relocate to Beijing will be given preference.