[Hiring] Contract Curriculum Writer @Ascension Publishing Group

Role Description

The Contract Curriculum Writer develops student and teacher content for Ascension's elementary religious education curriculum, encompassing work specifically for Grades 4 to 8. This position combines strong writing skills, experience developing curriculum for elementary students, experience in religious education, and a solid grounding in the Catholic faith to help children encounter Christ and grow in their understanding of the Faith.

• Reports to: Associate General Manager
• Works closely with: Senior Product Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Editors, and Project Manager
• Employment type: Temporary employee, paid hourly
• Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
• Term: January 2027 through September 2027
• Location: Fully remote; no travel required
• Agreements: All work is work-for-hire; a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Content
  • Write student text for Grades 4-8 that is engaging, age-appropriate, and theologically accurate.
  • Develop student activities that reinforce lesson objectives and help children apply what they learn to their lives.
  • Write assessments aligned to lesson and unit objectives.
  • Write teaching text that equips classroom teachers and parish catechists to lead each lesson with confidence.
  • Provide clear instructional guidance, background for the teacher, discussion prompts, etc.
  • Ensure teacher materials work in both Catholic school and parish settings.
  • Write take-home pages that help parents reinforce lesson content and continue faith formation at home.
• Collaboration and Process
  • Write within Ascension's established scope and sequence, writing templates, and style guidelines.
  • Work with the Curriculum Specialist to shape the direction of lessons and units.
  • Revise manuscripts in response to feedback from the Editors.
  • Meet component deadlines, communicating regularly with the team about due dates and progress.
  • Participate in regular check-ins with the Associate General Manager, Senior Product Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Editors, and Project Manager.
  • Ensure content faithfully reflects Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Writing Sample

All applicants must submit a writing sample with their application. The sample should be curriculum content the applicant has written for elementary-age students, ideally for religious education, such as a lesson, student reading, activity, or teacher guide page. Please identify the intended grade level. Samples of 2–5 pages are preferred.

Values

Exemplify Ascension values of humility, passion, and integrity.