- Writing skills
- Special education
- Curriculum development
- Teaching
- Continuous improvement
Great Minds, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks a Curriculum Developer for the Prologue team in grades K-5 to join our dynamic Humanities department.
Company Profile
Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®; Eureka Math™; and PhD Science™ all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1000 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org
Our Market Position
Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
Position Summary
The Prologue team designs supplementary lessons to support multilingual learners and students with language-based disorders or disabilities. The lessons preview key language and content of the Wit & Wisdom core lessons to support a variety of students in accessing grade-level content and complex text.
The Curriculum Developer position on the Prologue team studies current Wit & Wisdom lessons and guidance on supporting diverse learners to write related content, including daily instructional plans and student-facing materials. The Curriculum Developer will directly collaborate with a Content Lead and curriculum developers on the K-5 Wit & Wisdom team to actualize language development lessons in the context of knowledge-building content.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for experienced teachers, writers, and curriculum developers who possess K-5 content knowledge and pedagogical expertise, passion for high-quality, knowledge-building curriculum, and the belief that every child is capable of greatness. This role also requires deep knowledge of language development and second language acquisition. While the work is remote and the ideal candidate will work well independently, this will also be a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Reports To
● Content Lead, Prologue
Responsibilities
● Craft lessons that support multilingual learners and students with language-based learning disorders in developing oral language, vocabulary, and syntax in the context of rich content
● Craft lessons that follow established Wit & Wisdom standards and norms (i.e., lesson template, and structure) and that are consistent and coherent with those being developed across the grade spans
● Create scaffolds to address a wide range of needs among multilingual learners and students with language-based learning disorders
● Embrace and exemplify a mindset that values an iterative cycle of ideation, thought partnering, prototyping, drafting, development, review, and revision
● Adhere to a deadline-driven workflow
● Collaborate effectively with the curriculum lead, managing editor, content leads, and curriculum developers within and across grade-level teams on instructional design that aligns with the curricular vision
● Exemplify Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, continuous improvement, and quality
● Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts, Multilingual Learners, and/or Special Education
● Minimum of three years teaching experience
● Proficiency with or alignment to Wit & Wisdom’s instructional design and pedagogy
● Clear and succinct writing skills, with the ability to produce content aligned to the organizational and product vision
● Expertise in content knowledge and pedagogy for grades K-5
● Experience developing curriculum at the K-5 grade level
● Substantial understanding of and experience with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
● Familiarity with a mindset that values an iterative cycle of ideation, thought partnering, prototyping, drafting, development, review, and revision
● Strong organizational habits necessary for successful goal setting, project management, collective decision making, deadline execution, and record keeping
● Impeccable verbal and social communication skills needed to incorporate different points of view in service of developing a high-quality product
● Strong editing skills with the capacity to handle incredibly precise and detail-oriented work, using a set of editorial guidelines
● Facility working with tools required within digital spaces (e.g., Google Suite)
Ideal Attributes
● Ability to remain flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
● Proficiency at both working independently and collaborating as part of a team
● Commitment to collective authorship
● Embrace a learner mindset that is receptive to the perspectives of others
● Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
● Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by classroom teachers
● Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
● Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner
● Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
● Positivity in all situations, bringing proactive problem-solving orientation to every task
● Commitment to collective authorship
● Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness
Required Education
● Bachelor's degree
Status
● Full-time
Location
● Remote
● Future travel (5-10%) may be required.
New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to potential accommodation as required by law or otherwise permitted by the Company.
The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. For residents of the State of Colorado the expected salary range for this position is $63,353.99 – $74,440.94. This range may vary above and below the expected amounts in the State of Colorado. In addition to the Company's benefit offerings, the position may be eligible for additional annual incentives at the Company's discretion. Any offered salary and other incentives are based on market data, applicant skills and relevant experience, degrees, certifications and internal equity considerations.
If selected for an interview a background check will be required.
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.