[Hiring] Curriculum Builder @OpenLiteracy

Role Description

As our programs grow, we’re hiring a Curriculum Builder to help us expand our resources and keep their quality high as we work to make a difference in literacy outcomes across the country.

• Build new Science-of-Reading-aligned lessons, practice activities, and student materials that align with our brand and existing content.
• Support in building educator-facing materials and updating existing curriculum materials as we prepare for a large-scale product launch.
• Complete QA (Quality Assurance) processes to review new and existing curriculum and supplemental materials for accuracy, scope and sequence alignment, formatting, and overall brand consistency.
• Work with the Curriculum Team to turn feedback and student data into stronger, easy-to-use materials.

Qualifications

• A strong grounding in the Science of Reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, and/or writing curriculum for K–6 readers.
• A creative, design-focused mind and a sharp eye for detail to make sure materials are clear, consistent, and error-free.
• Comfort working in the Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Able to commit to at least 10 hours per week, scheduled at your convenience.
• U.S. work authorization, U.S. mailing address, and ability to receive U.S. bank deposits.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle several projects at once.
• Familiarity with UFLI Foundations or similar structured literacy programs.
• Experience supporting English Learners, students with disabilities, and/or other diverse student groups.

Application Process

• Step 1: Complete the online application and answer a few short questions about your experience building curriculum tools and your knowledge of Google Suite.
• Step 2 (by invitation): Complete a short series of tasks designed to show off who you are as a curriculum builder.
• Step 3 (by invitation): Meet with a member of our hiring team for a short interview.

Please understand, due to a high volume of applicants, we will not be able to provide individualized feedback or answer personal questions.