PDK International Hiring for Curriculum Writer (FT) at Remote Full Time

Educators Rising, a division of PDK International, is currently in the process of updating and redesigning our lesson topics in our curriculum. The Educators Rising Curriculum emphasizes fundamental teaching practices that are critical for high school students to develop as they take their first steps on the path to becoming accomplished professionals. Lesson topics are based on the Educators Rising Standards and are organized into five domains: 1) You, 2) Your Students, 3) Your Classroom, 4) Your Community, 5) Your Profession.

As we continue to update and expand our curriculum, we are looking for specialists in these areas:

Lesson writing for secondary students

Assessment writing

Professional learning materials for future and current educators

PRIMARY DUTIES

Duties may include any combination of the following:
Write lesson modules with original content to support a rigorous, engaging learning path that includes content presentation, opportunity for practice and reflection, and assessment of learning.

Create test items to gauge learning at the end of a lesson topic, unit, and course in accordance with provided item specifications.

Develop training materials to support teachers implementing the curriculum as well as adapt lessons for adults exploring the education field or expanding their skill sets.

Subject matter experts are needed in the following areas: Anti-Bias Instruction, Cultural Competency, High Leverage Teaching Practices, Classroom Culture & Management, Assessment, Lesson Planning, Inclusive Learning, Special Education, and multi-lingual education.

We are looking for those who have availability to work on various projects between October and March 2023.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree minimum with a strong preference toward graduate level experience and education.

Prior classroom teaching experience, including facilitating discussion and differentiating instruction to fit a variety of student needs; preference towards those with teaching experience at the middle and high school level.

Expertise in curriculum development

Comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word

Those with experience teaching the Educators Rising Curriculum is a plus.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

Strong content and pedagogical knowledge

Excellent spelling and grammar skills

Great attention to detail

COMPENSATION

PDK International is prepared to offer a competitive hourly rate.

HOW TO APPLY

Your resume and cover letter will serve as your application; in your cover letter, please detail your specialty areas and your hourly rate needs; applications without a specific hourly rate may be delayed.

To be considered for this role, submit your resume, and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Curriculum Writer. Deviation from this subject line will cause a delay in the processing of your application. In your cover letter, please detail your compensation needs. Deadline for first round applications is 9/23/2022.

About PDK International:
Established in 1906, PDK International supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice. At PDK, we strive to embrace the complexities of public education, be intellectually honest, and ask the right questions. And through our core values of social justice, engagement, excellence and results, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching & learning to ensure that every student has a high-quality equitable education. Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.