Contract Content Designer, ELA (6-12)

SUMMARY:
Contract Content Designers are temporary employees responsible for writing, peer-reviewing, and editing content for Edmentum’s programs, with a watchful eye toward adhering to prototypes, guidelines, and processes designed to establish and maintain quality. The primary focus of this position is to collaborate with team members to create high-quality, standards-based ELA content for grades 6-12. A successful candidate will balance a high level of subject matter expertise with pedagogical understanding, diverse curriculum and assessment design experience, and effective communication skills. This is a temporary contract position, with employment specifically tied to the completion of a project developing intervention curricula and practice-based assessments. The expected duration of the project is 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs. This contract position requires approx. 35 hours/week during typical business hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Write, peer-review, and revise content for Edmentum’s programs based on pedagogical understanding and subject-matter expertise

· Closely adhere to prototypes, guidelines, and quality processes. Participate in the development of these items as assigned.

· Understand academic standards and standards elements to create standards-aligned material and evaluate the rigor of Edmentum’s curricular assets.

· Participate in project and team meetings.

· Follow common writing and copyediting conventions that reflect Edmentum style.

· Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or content-related field; master’s degree preferred

· 3 years of experience in education

· 2 years of experience in curriculum development or education technology

· Strong subject-matter expertise in English Language Arts for grades 6-12.

· In-depth understanding of digital learning and pedagogical practices

· Exceptional writing, editing, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills

· Careful attention to detail

· Strong creative and critical-thinking skills

· Excellent research, Internet, and technical skills

· Exceptional organizational and time-management skills while maintaining quality

· Growth mindset and ability to embrace change

· Experience working on projects in a multi-faceted and fast-paced environment

· Experience working with virtual teams

· Knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn new applications