Contract Curriculum Writer

Ascension Publishing Group; United States; À distance; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Ascension Publishing Group is seeking a Contract Curriculum Writer to develop elementary religious education content for Grades 4–8. This fully remote, temporary role (Jan 2027–Sept 2027) requires writing within Ascension's style guidelines and NDA completion.

Reports to the Associate General Manager and collaborates with product and editorial teams. The position focuses on creating age-appropriate, theologically faithful content for Catholic schools and parish catechetical programs, including

Qualifications

• Content must be age-appropriate and theologically faithful.
• Develop activities that reinforce lesson objectives.
• Write assessments aligned to lesson and unit objectives.
• Provide teacher guidance for classroom use.
• Ensure materials work for Catholic schools and parish settings.
• Create take-home pages for ongoing faith formation.

Responsabilités

• Write student text for Grades 4-8 that is engaging, age-appropriate, and theologically accurate.
• Develop student activities aligned to lesson objectives and help children apply learnings.
• Write assessments aligned to lesson and unit objectives.
• Write teaching text to equip classroom teachers and parish catechists.
• Provide clear instructional guidance and background for teachers.
• Ensure teacher materials work in both Catholic school and parish settings.
• Write take-home pages to reinforce content at home.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Specialist to shape lesson direction and units.
• Revise manuscripts based on feedback from Editors.
• Meet component deadlines and communicate progress with the team.
• Ensure content faithfully reflects Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Catechism.
• Exemplify Ascension values of humility, passion, and integrity.

Connaissances

Curriculum writing

Religious education

Content development

Editing

Collaboration

Time management

Description du poste

The Contract Curriculum Writer develops student and teacher content for Ascension's elementary religious education curriculum, encompassing work specifically for Grades 4 to 8. Working within an established scope and sequence and writing templates, this writer creates engaging, developmentally appropriate, and theologically faithful content for use in Catholic schools and parish catechetical programs.

The Contract Curriculum Writer reports to the Associate General Manager and works closely with the Senior Product Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Editors, and Project Manager. This position combines strong writing skills, experience developing curriculum for elementary students, experience in religious education, and a solid grounding in the Catholic faith to help children encounter Christ and grow in their understanding of the Faith.

POSITION DETAILS

• Employment type: Temporary employee, paid hourly
• Schedule: 30-40 hours per week
• Term: January 2027 through September 2027
• Location: Fully remote; no travel required
• Reports to: Associate General Manager, Schools
• Agreements: All work is work-for-hire; a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content
  • Write student text for Grades 4-8 that is engaging, age-appropriate, and theologically accurate.
  • Develop student activities that reinforce lesson objectives and help children apply what they learn to their lives.
  • Write assessments aligned to lesson and unit objectives.
  • Write teaching text that equips classroom teachers and parish catechists to lead each lesson with confidence.
  • Provide clear instructional guidance, background for the teacher, discussion prompts, etc.
  • Ensure teacher materials work in both Catholic school and parish settings.
  • Write take-home pages that help parents reinforce lesson content and continue faith formation at home.
• Collaboration and Process
  • Write within Ascension's established scope and sequence, writing templates, and style guidelines.
  • Work with the Curriculum Specialist to shape the direction of lessons and units.
  • Revise manuscripts in response to feedback from the Editors.
  • Meet component deadlines, communicating regularly with the team about due dates and progress.
  • Participate in regular check-ins with the Associate General Manager, Senior Product Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Editors, and Project Manager.
  • Ensure content faithfully reflects Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Exemplify Ascension values of humility, passion, and integrity.