CommonLit
ELA Curriculum Writer
Edtech.com's Summary
CommonLit is hiring an ELA Curriculum Writer to develop and revise high-quality English Language Arts curriculum content for its online reading program. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce and refine academic units and lessons that align with college- and career-readiness standards while supporting organizational projects.
Highlights
- Write and revise rigorous academic ELA curriculum and supplemental content aligned with CommonLit's standards.
- Curate texts and resources ensuring instructional value and relevance.
- Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and implement feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across academic and product teams, supporting print and digital content formats.
- Required qualifications include 5+ years teaching experience, a bachelor's degree in English, history, or a related humanities field, and strong analytical and editing skills.
- Preferred qualifications include curriculum writing experience, familiarity with current ELA research and diverse literature, and experience with educational technology in schools or districts.
- Salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and generous paid time off.
- Must be U.S.-based and available to work 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time.
- Work involves extended computer use in a stationary position.
- Serving diverse student populations, especially in Title I schools, aiming to support equity in education.
ELA Curriculum Writer Full Description
ELA Curriculum Writer
Remote
Curriculum and Supplemental /
Remote
Overview of CommonLit
CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.
The Opportunity
The ELA Curriculum Writer is a pivotal part of a team working at the intersection of curriculum and technology. Responsibilities will include: working in teams to write new content, revising and editing existing units and lessons, and supporting content-related projects and cross-team initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
Produce high-quality curriculum and learning content
- Plan and write rigorous academic content that reflects CommonLit's standards for ELA instruction and design.
- Curate texts and resources that meet CommonLit's standards for rigor, relevance, and instructional value.
- Peer review content components through the lens of standards alignment and CommonLit design principles.
- Contribute to learning content across curriculum, supplemental, and library offerings, as well as cross-functional projects throughout the organization.
Manage self and projects
- Manage workflow across multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Actively seek and implement feedback to drive continuous improvement in content quality.
- Iterate by generating multiple drafts and navigating multiple sources of feedback.
- Cultivate personal growth through reflection, research, and personal learning.
Work collaboratively and synergistically across team and organization
- Work collaboratively to meet development deadlines, including within the Academic teams (Curriculum, Supplemental, Assessment, and PD) as well as across other teams, such as Product.
- Work across various mediums (print, digital) in developing learning content.
- Communicate in a way that supports the workflow of others.
Qualifications
- 5+ completed years of teaching
- Bachelor's degree in English, history, or other humanities field
- Lived experience or work experience in communities of color
- Strong reading, writing, editing, and analytical skills and close attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of college- and career-readiness standards in English language arts
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in English language arts instruction
- Deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers and students
- Demonstrates humility and growth mindset, including valuing critical feedback
Preferred Qualifications:
- Curriculum writing experience in English language arts
- Experience with challenges of rolling out curriculum and technology across a school or district
- Ability to work successfully on collaborative, cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with the current landscape of research and trends in English language arts instruction
- Familiarity with contemporary, diverse literature
Physical & Additional Requirements
- This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be US-based
- Must be available to work from 9 AM -5 PM Eastern Standard Time
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience
At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
- Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
- Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
- Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous time off, including:
- 16 paid holidays annually
- Paid time off accruals and sick leave
- Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 2 floating holidays
- Volunteer and school visitation leave
- Jury duty leave
- Bereavement and compassionate leave
- Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave
- Flexible work options
- Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December
As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:
- Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms
- Monthly "CoffeeLit" sessions for connecting with colleagues
- Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals
As an equal opportunity employer, CommonLit values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
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