ELA 6–12 Senior Content and Instructional Specialist (Contractor)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
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When Amplify creates educational programs, we assemble educators, writers, and instructional designers and invite them to join forces with learning scientists, innovative software teams, designers, and artists to put together a truly impactful English Language Arts curriculum that will engage today's students and teachers
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Senior Content and Instructional Specialists work closely with ELA 6-12 leadership to develop a deep understanding of the program pedagogy, content architecture, and instructional framework in order to develop deeply engaging and effective content and instructional supports that bring those frameworks to life. Senior Content and Instructional Specialists act as lead authors and reviewers in developing lessons that challenge students to read deeply, think critically, and develop and extend their ideas in writing, discussion, projects, and presentations. They are able to lead writers to craft consistent content drafts and to provide ongoing and clear feedback to writers to ensure that the final lessons and instructions meet the high quality customers expect from Amplify.
We look for intellectually creative people with strong experience with content writing and solid familiarity with the creation of digital educational tools and materials; who are ready to think creatively about critical reading, writing, and discussion skills; and who are able to conceptualize content, lead projects, and manage work streams.
The Senior Content and Instructional Specialist's work includes:

• Developing a deep understanding of all aspects of the program's pedagogy, instructional framework, design vision, and product tools
• Collaborating with content leadership to translate content from concept to fully outlined lessons and instruction
• Providing ongoing direction and feedback to content writers and/or vendors to ensure content meets quality, engagement, and consistency standards and reflects the program vision
• Diving deep into a text pairing of a favorite classic with a compelling contemporary text and identifying and curating key sections that will drive student engagement and understanding of critical skills and themes
• Taking seriously the small details of how to word a question to draw a student into a text discussion or accurately assess a student's understanding
• Crafting teacher guidance and student supports that find the important balance between teacher autonomy, critical nudges, and highly useful embedded Professional Development
• Challenging oneself and team members to maintain the highest standards for the quality of the classroom content
• Maintaining consistency of voice and adhering to program style, vision, and philosophy

We are looking for people who love developing content in close collaboration with a diverse team; who can see the consistency of content from the high level of an outline; who understand the importance of the small details of a lesson; and who love the big task of helping teachers and students feel engaged and empowered in their learning.
Basic Qualifications of the Senior Content Writer:

• BA in English or Humanities field and/or strong content background in literary genres and critical analysis
• 2+ years of education experience in secondary education (high school)
• Experience creating challenging and engaging lessons/curricula in a team environment
• Experience with educational publishing or with creating curricula that integrates different genres, digital technology, and media
• Demonstrated writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear and useful feedback to others - particularly on written content

Preferred Qualifications of the Content Writer:

• Graduate degree in a literature or education-related field
• Experience teaching to a diverse range of learners
• Willingness to try out new ideas with real teachers and students and return to the drawing board if needed
• Strong analytic reading and thinking skills
• Detail-oriented
• Comfort with classroom technology
• Widely read

*Some travel and in-person (Brooklyn-based) required (about 10-15%)
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.