Miaplaza is elevating online learning with engaging, customizable, and accessible curricula for K-12 students.

Science Curriculum Developer

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2004Company Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

107 days ago

Salary

$28 - $37 / hour

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Curriculum Developers work closely with other subject-matter experts, our production team, and an instructional coach to produce immersive, engaging, and academically rigorous learning materials that constitute the core of our curriculum. • Design and develop science educational content (video scripts, assessments, and written materials) for middle and high school 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, 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.

Job Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of full-time science teaching experience at the 8-12th grade level
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a Science-related field or Education
Knowledge of the structure of an effective lesson
Familiarity with writing lesson objectives and aligning material to meet objectives
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

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. Annually, this amounts to approximately 139 hours per year, or about 17 eight-hour days on average.
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.