ELA Curriculum Writer

About the role

The ELA Curriculum Writer is a pivotal part of a team working at the intersection of curriculum and technology. Responsibilities will include: working in teams to write new content, revising and editing existing units and lessons, and supporting content-related projects and cross-team initiatives. As an equal opportunity employer, CommonLit values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@commonlit.org

Requirements

• 5+ completed years of teaching
• Bachelor's degree in English, history, or other humanities field
• Lived experience or work experience in communities of color
• Strong reading, writing, editing, and analytical skills and close attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of college- and career-readiness standards in English language arts
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in English language arts instruction
• Deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers and students
• Demonstrates humility and growth mindset, including valuing critical feedback
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Curriculum writing experience in English language arts
• Experience with challenges of rolling out curriculum and technology across a school or district
• Ability to work successfully on collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with the current landscape of research and trends in English language arts instruction
• Familiarity with contemporary, diverse literature

Additional Information

Overview of CommonLit CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.

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