Curriculum Writing - Physical Science - HS

Sylvania; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking two Curriculum Writers to update and refresh High School Physical Science instructional materials. Each writer will contribute 15 hours to a total of 30 hours for this project, reviewing existing curriculum for alignment and rigor.

The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Science or a related field and experience in teaching or curriculum writing for science subjects. Strong knowledge of physical science content and familiarity with relevant standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or writing curriculum for high school physical science, physics, or chemistry.
• Familiarity with NGSS or state science standards.
• Ability to work efficiently within a defined scope.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit existing Physical Science curriculum materials for standards alignment.
• Update and revise lesson plans to reflect current science standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the second curriculum writer for consistency.

Skills

Strong knowledge of physics concepts

Experience teaching physical science

Ability to meet project deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Science or related field

Job description

Curriculum Writer – High School Physical Science (Curriculum Update)

Two (2) Positions Available

Hours: 15 hours per position (30 total hours across both positions)

Position Summary

We are seeking two Curriculum Writers to collaborate on updating and refreshing existing High School Physical Science instructional materials. Writers will review current curriculum for alignment, rigor, and relevance, and make targeted revisions that reflect current standards, instructional best practices, and student engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit existing Physical Science curriculum materials for standards alignment, coherence, and instructional quality
• Update and revise lesson plans, units, and assessments to reflect current science standards and best practices
• Strengthen materials to include more opportunities for inquiry, data analysis, and real‑world applications
• Ensure updated content reflects physical science core topics including motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, and matter
• Collaborate with the second curriculum writer to divide revision responsibilities and maintain consistency in tone, format, and rigor across all updated materials
• Align revisions to district curriculum frameworks and vertical science progressions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Science Education, or related field
• Experience teaching or writing curriculum for high school physical science, physics, or chemistry
• Strong knowledge of physical science content including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and electromagnetic concepts
• Familiarity with NGSS or state science standards
• Ability to work efficiently within a defined scope and meet project deadlines

Work Parameters

• Each writer will contribute 15 hours toward a shared 30‑hour project scope
• Writers are expected to coordinate regularly to divide revision responsibilities and review each other's work
• A curriculum audit checklist and revision guidelines will be provided at project kickoff by the supervising director