Great Minds Hiring for Curriculum Developer, Wit & Wisdom Grades 6-8 at Remote Full Time

Company Profile

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®; Eureka Math™; and PhD Science™ all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

Our Market Position

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Position Summary

Curriculum Developers work on grade-level teams to research, write, and revise curricular materials aligned to the vision of Great Minds’ comprehensive Humanities curriculum. This Curriculum Developer position will focus on the 6-8 grade band within our Humanities department. This role is an exceptional opportunity for experienced teachers, writers, and curriculum developers who possess grades 6-8 content knowledge and pedagogical expertise, passion for high-quality, knowledge-building curriculum, and the belief that every child is capable of greatness. While the work is remote and the ideal candidate will work well independently, this will also be a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation of modules that build knowledge and make connections to other disciplines

Craft lessons that follow established Wit & Wisdom standards and norms (i.e., lesson template, and structure) and that are consistent and coherent with those being developed across the grade spans

Help create scaffolds to meet the needs of all learners, including multilingual learners and students with special needs

Embrace and exemplify a mindset that values an iterative cycle of ideation, thought partnering, prototyping, drafting, development, review, and revision

Adhere to a deadline-driven workflow by completing the appropriate scope and sequence of work within the timeline required at each phase

Collaborate effectively with the curriculum lead, managing editor, content leads, and curriculum developers within and across grade level teams on instructional design that aligns with the curricular vision

Exemplify Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, continuous improvement, and quality

Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts, Humanities, or an associated content area

Minimum of three years teaching experience

Proficiency with or alignment to Wit & Wisdom’s instructional design and pedagogy

Expertise in content knowledge and pedagogy for grades 6-8

Experience developing curriculum at the 6-8 grade level

Substantial understanding of and experience with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

Clear and succinct writing skills, with the ability to produce content aligned to the organizational and product vision

Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new applications

Ideal Attributes

Ability to remain flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Proficiency at both working independently and collaborating as part of a team

Commitment to collective authorship

Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum

Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by classroom teachers

Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement

Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner

Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice

Positivity in all situations, bringing proactive problem-solving orientation to every task

Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

Future travel (5-10%) may be required.

New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to potential accommodation as required by law or otherwise permitted by the Company.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. For residents of the State of Colorado the expected salary range for this position is $63,353.99 – $74,440.94. This range may vary above and below the expected amounts in the State of Colorado. In addition to the Company’s benefit offerings, the position may be eligible for additional annual incentives at the Company’s discretion. Any offered salary and other incentives are based on market data, applicant skills and relevant experience, degrees, certifications and internal equity considerations.

If selected for an interview a background check will be required.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [email protected]

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.