K-5 Curriculum Writer [Immediate Hire]

Arrayeducation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate K-5 Curriculum Writer for an immediate hire role. This exciting opportunity involves creating a curriculum that fosters durable skills and emotional wellness for young learners. You will collaborate with a dedicated curriculum team to develop engaging lesson plans that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed. The role offers the flexibility of remote work, making it ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in curriculum development and a commitment to empowering youth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in K-5 curriculum development focusing on durable skills.
• Passion for creating engaging and culturally responsive lessons.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on K-5 curriculum scope and sequence.
• Write lesson plans and associated materials for educators.
• Revise lessons based on feedback and ensure accessibility.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Attention to Detail

Feedback Integration

Remote Team Collaboration

Teaching Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Position: K-5 Curriculum Writer [Immediate Hire]

Location: Flexible (100% remote)

Type: Consultant (Part-Time)

OVERVIEW OF NXU

Many schools are working to enhance student preparation for today's workforce by expanding opportunities for purpose-driven career experience and durable skill development. By deepening these efforts, especially for historically marginalized and BIPOC youth, schools can further empower students to navigate career exploration with confidence and success. nXu was established to address these challenges. nXu's mission is to prepare students, particularly from BIPOC and historically marginalized communities, to thrive in today's rapidly changing world of work by supporting their development of durable skills, resilience, sense of belonging, and emotional wellness.

Through a three-pronged partnership model, we at nXu (short for nexus) partner with schools and youth organizations by providing: (1) nXu's validated curriculum; (2) educator training and tailored implementation coaching, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities; and (3) our research-based assessment system that allows partners to assess implementation efficacy and that also serves as a social-emotional screener.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

We seek an exceptional and passionate Curriculum Writer to create our K-5 durable skills and emotional wellness curriculum. This individual will build on our existing middle and high school curriculum. nXu's current curriculum supports young people to become purpose-driven planners, engaged community contributors, emotionally intelligent collaborators, resilient problem-solvers, and effective communicators. The ideal candidate has a sincere passion for curriculum development, thorough knowledge of durable skills, K-5 students, and an appreciation for purpose development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the nXu curriculum team on the final K-5 scope + sequence and topics per grade level.
• Write 12-160 K-5 lesson plans (depending on capacity) for educators including facilitation guides, student materials, and associated slide decks for each lesson using existing nXu curricular templates.
• Leverage research and a variety of media sources to design lessons that are developmentally appropriate, easily accessible, engaging, experiential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
• Revise lessons based on feedback.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Previous K-5 curriculum development experience (especially related to durable skills and emotional wellness curriculum) creating content that has been implemented by a wide range of educators in multiple educational contexts.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Passion for curriculum development.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Experience seeking and integrating feedback from multiple constituents.
• Comfort working with a remote team, often independently.
• Concrete evidence of keen interest in, and exploration of, their self-development.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Belief in nXu's mission and a passion for helping other people--especially youth--explore, articulate and pursue their purpose in life.
• Bachelor's degree required.

COMPENSATION

nXu offers competitive compensation for this consulting role.

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nXu provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.