[Remote] Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Miaplaza, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing online learning through innovative and inclusive curriculum solutions for students. They are seeking a Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Developer to design and develop engaging educational content for 6-12th grade students, ensuring it is pedagogically sound and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop social studies educational content (video scripts, assessments, and written materials) for 6-12th grade students
• Ensure content is pedagogically sound, engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible for students
• Write clear and measurable lesson objectives, and align teaching materials to meet objectives
• Use technology, such as Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, Figma, and screencasting software
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs
• Continuously evaluate and refine content based on feedback and educational outcomes
• Collaborate on special projects and assignments

Skills

• A minimum of 2 years of full-time social studies classroom teaching experience in core social studies subjects (Civics/Government, Economics, World History, US History or other relevant subject) at the 6-12th grade level
• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Education or in a social studies-related field
• Familiarity with writing lesson objectives and creating objective-aligned lesson materials
• Experience designing well-structured and effective lessons
• Ability to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate
• Strong understanding of what makes a lesson engaging
• Experience using technology to support instruction, including Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially written
• Growth mindset and motivated by constructive feedback
• Proven ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines
• High motivation, a proactive attitude, and a tendency to seek opportunities for continuous improvement
• High standards of integrity and transparency
• Access to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connection
• You have an active teaching certification and/or you have completed professional development or training in curriculum design and pedagogy
• You have hands-on experience designing and writing curriculum, including writing scripts for completely asynchronous video lessons
• You have experience teaching and designing lessons related to: Social studies electives like Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy & Ethics; Social studies AP courses; Development of social studies skills such as chronological thinking and evaluating perspectives/bias
• You have experience analyzing and transforming data into actionable goals that have positively impacted your students
• You have experience with screencasting software or online instruction
• Your own unique talents! Your background has given you a unique perspective and set of skills that might not be listed here but may still be transferable to this role. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we still strongly encourage you to apply

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
• All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy.
• Eligible employees can use PTO for all kinds of absences including: vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business.
• Full-time employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour for every 15 hours worked.
• Parental leave, and other perks and benefits are also available.
• All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.
• Our 100% remote team can work from any productive location within or outside the U.S. (no travel required!)
• We promote flexibility and encourage employees to shape their work environments and schedules around their lives!

Company Overview

• At Miaplaza, we’re transforming online learning by making education more engaging, effective, and accessible for students everywhere. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://miacademy.co.

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