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Contractor Architecture Content Developer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 - $50 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ July 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Kaplan is hiring a Contractor Architecture Content Developer to create and review study materials that prepare students for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The role involves writing quiz and practice exam questions, developing study content for all six ARE exam sections, and contributing to quality assurance and feedback on study plans.

Highlights
  • Develop quiz questions and practice exams aligned with ARE exam formats.
  • Create study materials for six distinct ARE exams, including Practice Management and Project Development.
  • Conduct quality assurance, technical reviews, and correct errata in content.
  • Provide input on study plans and customer preparation expectations.
  • Must have passed the ARE for the exam area contributing to and experience with computer-based testing.
  • Excellent English communication skills and strong organizational abilities required.
  • Preferred experience includes tutoring or mentoring architecture students and content creation like multiple-choice questions or presentations.
  • Work is part-time, project-based contract with flexible hours up to 20 per week.
  • Contractors must supply their own Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader/Professional software.
  • Compensation ranges from approximately $25 to $50 per hour based on experience.

Contractor Architecture Content Developer Full Description

Contractor Architecture Content Developer
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Part time

Job Title 
Contractor Architecture Content Developer

Job Description

About Us
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of history, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access and a leader in instructional innovation. 

Role 
We are looking for a remote Subject Matter Expert who will assist Kaplan's engineering team in developing material to prepare students for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). This is a remote opportunity with flexible hours (up to 20 per week).

Responsibilities 
The responsibilities of the Contractor may include: 
  • Writing quiz questions & practice exam questions in the style of ARE examinations.
  • Writing study materials for any of the six ARE examinations: Practice Management; Project Management; Programming & Analysis; Project Planning & Design; Project Development & Documentation; and Construction & Evaluation. 
  • Quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum correction.
  • Contributing to suggested study plans, and providing feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation.

Skill Requirements 
The candidate must: 
  • Have excellent command of the English language - both verbal and written.
  • Have taken the computer based testing (CBT) format of any exam they wish to contribute to.
  • Have passed the ARE examination for the exam that they wish to contribute to.
  • Have exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills
  • Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email. Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
  • Be highly motivated and take initiative proactively.
  • Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills
The candidate must: 
  • Have experience tutoring/mentoring/educating architecture students or colleagues.
  • Have experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations or other similar content.

Hours & Employment
This is a contract (1099) position. Projects will be assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables. There is no set working schedule or hours other than project deadlines as assigned. 

Equipment Required
Contractors must supply their own equipment and must have installed:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Reader or Professional

Pay is per project based on contractor availability and experience, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.

Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations 
Employee Type
Contingent Worker
Job Functional Area 
Other Admin Staff
Business Unit
00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.