Curriculum Writer

JUMP Math; Canada; Remote; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JUMP Math is seeking a Curriculum Writer to create high-quality math teaching materials for print and digital use, aligning with our pedagogy and evidence-based approach. The role reports to the Publisher and is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position on a one-year contract. Based in Canada, the position may be fully remote.

Target salary range is CAD 55,800 to 69,800 per year, with statutory benefits. JUMP Math welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to equitable math

Qualifications

• 2+ years math teaching experience (K-12 preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in education and/or math-related field.
• Knowledge of Grade 9 to first year university math.
• Experience with JUMP Math materials or approach is an asset.
• Ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Examine curricula and standards to ensure alignment.
• Develop and digitize lesson plans and teacher content.
• Create student content following project plans and curricula.
• Coordinate with project leads and reviewers.
• Review units after editing and final design.
• May take on responsibilities of Senior Curriculum Writers.

Skills

Excellent written and oral

Clear language expression

Strong mathematics understanding

Ability to simplify concepts

Learner-centric perspective

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Bachelor's in mathematics-related field

2+ years math teaching experience

Experience with LMS

Job description

Organization Description

JUMP Math is a federally registered Canadian charity with an equity-driven mission to transform children’s experience with math learning and empower them to achieve their full potential. At JUMP Math, we believe every child can not only learn math but love it. Our evidence-based, Preschool to Grade 8 math program empowers teachers to help over 600,000 students annually in classrooms across the globe to master important foundational math skills.

The JUMP Math program was started in 1998 by award-winning mathematician, author and playwright, Dr. John Mighton, later becoming a registered charity in 2002. Rooted in science of learning research, this innovative program builds upon the best aspects of math programs from around the world, providing a uniquely structured instructional resource that is changing the way math is taught and opening doors to brighter futures for every student it reaches. Learn more at: www.jumpmath.org.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Publisher, the Curriculum Writer creates high-quality math teaching and learning content, for use in digital and/or print environments, consistent with the mission and pedagogy of JUMP Math. The Curriculum Writer uses the JUMP Math philosophy and current academic research and educator input to develop math teaching and learning materials (print and digital), to be used in a variety of learning settings.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week) as a one-year contract role with statutory benefits.

Location of Work: This role may be fully remote. Must be based in Canada.

Target Salary Range: $55,800 - $69,800

JUMP Math is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you require accessibility accommodation, please indicate in your application. Application is only open to those resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.

Key Accountabilities

• Examine curricula and standards/protocols provided by education ministries to ensure understanding of curriculum expectations;
• Develop, adapt, and/or digitize lesson plans and supporting teacher content (blackline masters, digital lesson slides, assessment materials, etc.) in accordance with the project plan and relevant curricula, research, educator input, and JUMP Math methodology;
• Develop, adapt, and/or digitize student content in accordance with the project and lesson plans and relevant curricula, research, educator input, and JUMP Math methodology;
• Meet periodically with the project lead Curriculum Writer, Founder or other Curriculum Writers for consultation or guidance;
• Consult existing resources in the process of adapting and digitizing content;
• Coordinate unit content with other units within and across grades;
• Respond to comments of reviewers, Editors, and Graphic Designers to modify unit content;
• Perform reviews of other Curriculum Writers’ work;
• Be available to discuss work with other Curriculum Writers;
• Communicate with the production team to ensure understanding of the Writer’s intentions;
• Review units after editing and final art and design work added by the production team;
• May from time to time be asked to assume other responsibilities including those of Senior Curriculum Writers.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to express ideas clearly in simple language
• Strong understanding of mathematics
• Ability to reduce abstract concepts to their elemental pieces
• Ability to consider learning from the perspective of the weakest and the strongest students
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about education and mathematics
• Personable; able to work with diverse group of people
• Able to accept criticism graciously and offer it constructively
• Creative and innovative problem-solver
• Attentive to detail
• Adaptable/flexible
• Comfortable learning new technology
  

Education and Experience (minimums)

• A minimum of 2 years’ math teaching experience (preferably in K-12 classrooms)
• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or mathematics-related field
• Knowledge of Grade 9 to first year university level math
• Experience using JUMP Math materials or the JUMP Math approach an asset
• Expository writing experience an asset
• Ability to work remotely
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems an asset