[Hiring] Economics and Personal Finance Teacher Developer @Virtual Virginia

Role Description

The Virtual Virginia ("VVA") Teacher Developer will collaborate with the Curriculum Design & Development team as part of a new process that incorporates generative AI into course development. The Teacher Developer will apply subject-area expertise to refine, align, and finalize all course materials to meet Virginia Standards of Learning and VVA instructional quality expectations.

• Position: Teacher Developer for the following course: Economics & Personal Finance
• Responsible to: VVA Program Engagement Coordinator
• This is a part-time, project-based position for the 2026–2027 development cycle, with continued availability during the Fall 2027 pilot year of instruction.

General responsibilities include:

• AI-Supported Course Review & Alignment
  • Review and validate AI-generated lessons, activities, and assessments for accuracy, alignment, scaffolding, and appropriateness.
  • Identify instructional gaps, misconceptions, or areas needing revision.
  • Create a finalized Scope and Sequence aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Lesson & Assessment Development
  • Revise and refine all AI-generated materials to ensure instructional clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
  • Record one instructional video per lesson.
  • Finalize formative assessments, modified assessments, and summative assessments.
  • Ensure each lesson includes high-quality content, an H5P interactive, practice opportunities, and instructional supports.
• Final Course Documentation
  • Prepare all final required course elements, including:
    • Course Syllabus
    • Course Description
    • Instructor Guide
    • Pacing Guides
    • Completed Scope & Sequence with full standards alignment
  • Submit all materials by established deadlines and respond promptly to revision requests.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Engage with the VVA Design & Development Specialist for ongoing support, updates, and feedback cycles.
  • Participate in virtual check-ins or meetings as needed.
  • Remain available during Fall 2027 to support the initial instructional implementation of the course.

Qualifications

• VA Teaching License: endorsed in a specific content area
• Recent teaching experience in the content area, or a related field
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Experience developing curriculum or reviewing instructional materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use technology to develop multimedia instructional materials
• Strong video production and editing skills
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS
• Willingness to engage with AI-supported design processes
• Familiarity with the Virtual Virginia online model or successful completion of the Teaching with VVA workshop

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of successful teaching experience in the content area
• Curriculum development experience for online courses
• Experience teaching online with Virtual Virginia or a similar program
• Experience creating instructional videos
• Experience developing interactive content (e.g., H5P) for online learning
• Training in Quality Matters (K–12 Rubric or Reviewer Course)
• Experience reviewing or refining AI-generated instructional materials (preferred but not required)