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Amplify · 5 days ago

Curriculum Writer, ELA (Newcomer) - Contract

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$40/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

Amplify is a pioneer in K–12 education, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. They are seeking an English Language Arts Curriculum Writer to develop instructional content for newcomer students in K-8, focusing on creating engaging lessons and teacher guidance while collaborating with various teams.

EdTechEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Craft lessons that provide age-appropriate instruction for newcomer students. Lessons should:

Provide explicit instruction in basic interpersonal and social uses of English, with an emphasis on oral language

Support acculturation to U.S. society, school, and the local community

Provide instruction in basic reading foundational skills for those students with low literacy in home language and/or gaps in prior schooling

Develop teacher guidance that supports teachers to facilitate activities effectively, and make confident instructional decisions, including leveraging students prior knowledge and home language

Build instruction that authentically aligns to standards, supports ongoing practice with key areas of secondary literacy and progresses in meaningful, organic ways

Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life

Work productively and collaboratively with content leads, editors, designers and producers within a cycle of drafting, reviewing feedback, and incorporating feedback to produce highly effective final lessons and stronger content moving forwards

Learn and work within new instructional platforms and work systems

Create standards’ correlations and other technical documents as needed

Maintain consistency of voice and adhering to program style, vision, and philosophy

Qualification

Curriculum developmentContent writingMultilingual learnersAnalytic reading skillsCollaborative workTeaching experienceTechnology proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

2+ years elementary/secondary education-related experience with a strong background working with multilingual/English learners; a bachelors degree in English, Humanities or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience creating challenging and engaging lessons/curricula in a team environment

Demonstrated writing skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong analytic reading and thinking skills

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects