Amplify
Curriculum Manager, Science (Contract)
Edtech.com's Summary
- Review and verify science curriculum content for accuracy, coherence, and quality.
- Ensure content is concise and age-appropriate while incorporating pedagogical best practices including technology and hands-on activities.
- Manage timely delivery of curriculum materials and maintain up-to-date team documentation.
- Engage actively in daily team stand-ups and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across curriculum, design, editorial, project management, product management, and development teams.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of curriculum development experience, expertise in science curricula and standards (NGSS), strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Google Suite.
- Preferred qualifications include teaching experience and familiarity with educational technology.
- The compensation for this contract role is $45 per hour.
- Curriculum programs are used by over 5 million students and teachers nationwide.
- Amplify serves more than 15 million students across all 50 states and is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.
Curriculum Manager, Science (Contract) Full Description
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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Job Description Summary:
Amplify is seeking a passionate Curriculum Manager, Science (Contingent Worker) to help develop and review science curriculum programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in science education and standards (NGSS) and experience in curriculum design, especially in a tech-enabled context.
Amplify's science programs, used by over 5 million students and teachers, are designed for real classrooms. The ideal candidate will have experience bridging pedagogical best practices with practical constraints to create curricula built for the realities of teaching and learning.
*This is a contract role.
Essential Responsibilities:
Curriculum Review
Review and verify all curriculum content is scientifically accurate, coherent, high-quality, and aligned with product principles.
Review and ensure that content is concise and the wording and amount of text is age appropriate.
Be responsive to feedback.
Incorporate best practices in pedagogy, including innovative technology and hands-on activities.
Ensure that deliverables are on time and team documentation is kept up to date (e.g., development logs).
Teamwork & Stakeholder Engagement
Actively engage in daily team stand-ups.
Collaborate with content partners and provide appropriate feedback.
Work effectively across a cross-functional team with diverse priorities and focus areas, e.g., Curriculum, Design, Editorial/Authoring Guidelines, Project Management, Product Management, and Interaction Developers.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in curriculum development
Expertise with science curricula, standards, and pedagogical trends
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
Comfort using Google Suite products
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience in traditional classroom environments and/or experience with science educational content
Experience working with educational technology
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this role is $45.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.
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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.
Amplify is an E-Verify participant.
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