[Hiring] Math Curriculum Subject Matter Expert @ICL Academy

Role Description

ICL Academy is seeking a highly motivated Math Curriculum Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to enhance asynchronous math courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, and Geometry. SMEs work remotely and independently, updating assignments and assessments based on a detailed course audit provided by the Academic Department Chair. The role focuses on improving standards alignment, strengthening student engagement, and modernizing assessment practices across 30-lesson courses. Work is completed asynchronously, with predictable communication windows.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assignment Enhancements
  • Revise existing assignments to align with learning objectives and course standards
  • Incorporate modern assessment strategies and varied assignment formats
  • Create engaging, interactive, and multimedia learning experiences (e.g., Desmos, Amplify)
  • Ensure clarity of instructions for fully asynchronous learners
• Assessment Overhaul
  • Redesign formative and summative assessments for rigor and alignment
  • Develop diverse question types and improved feedback mechanisms
  • Implement authentic/performance-based assessment strategies
• Project Execution & Collaboration
  • Complete onboarding training and attend the project launch meeting with the Academic Department Chair
  • Be occasionally available during business hours as scheduled
  • Maintain consistent communication through email check-ins; participate in Zoom check-ins if deadlines slip
  • Meet all deadlines across a multi-month project (October to end of April)
  • Work independently in Google Drive and Amplify to update course materials
  • Follow the course audit to implement required versions, improvements, and enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field (Master’s preferred for AP courses)
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, or Geometry
• Classroom teaching or curriculum development experience (grades 5-12)
• Experience designing standards-aligned assignments and assessments (Common Core, College Board AP, etc.)
• Ability to create interactive/multimedia math content (Desmos, Amplify, etc.)
• Strong written communication skills for asynchronous instruction
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines

Requirements

• Preferred
  • AP Calculus or AP Statistics teaching experience, or AP Reader/exam scoring experience
  • Experience designing curriculum for asynchronous, online, or homeschool learners
  • Familiarity with backward design frameworks (e.g., Understanding by Design)
  • Experience working with gifted, accelerated, or highly independent learners
• Nice to Have
  • Knowledge of neuroscience-informed instructional design (spaced repetition, cognitive load theory, and retrieval practice)
  • Experience with authentic/performance-based assessment design in math

Benefits

• Project-based compensation range: $4,950 - $8,100 per course; may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications

Company Description

ICL Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.