Advisory Curriculum Writer

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)•New York, NY

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Part-Time Advisory Curriculum Writer is responsible for: 1. designing, developing, and refining Advisory curriculum that is research based, culturally responsive, and supports students’ self development, critical thinking, and college and career readiness; and 2. supporting the part-time Advisory instructor hiring process and conducting instructor observations. This role works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Advisory Curriculum Development and collaborates with instructors, teaching and learning managers, cross-functional teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is a skilled curriculum writer with experience working with high school-aged students, who is adept at project management and thrives on creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
2-4 years of experience working with high school-aged students (teaching, advising, counseling, mentoring, or program coordination).
Strong background in student-centered and culturally responsive pedagogy, Social-emotional learning (SEL), college and career readiness instruction, equity-and justice-oriented curriculum design.
Proficiency in educational technology (e.g. Google Workspace, Brightspace, Miro, Snorkl, Level All, etc.).
Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines across multiple priorities.
Highly adaptable, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a commitment to team growth.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
Technically proficient in standard workplace applications like Zoom, Google Workspace, and Box.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience coaching teachers or providing instructional resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and revise high-quality Advisory curriculum for grades 9–12 for a variety of settings (synchronous and asynchronous, in-person and remote), including lesson plans, classwork, assignments, assessments, and instructional resources.
Ensure curriculum aligns with organizational objectives.
Create multimedia content (scripts and instructional videos) to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.
Stay current with trends and research in curriculum design and secondary/post-secondary education.
Complete curriculum writing projects on schedule and with attention to detail.
Engage in regular check-ins with the Assistant Director of Advisory Curriculum Development, and revise curriculum materials based on feedback.
Support part-time instructor hiring during the fall, spring and summer semesters across all sites by observing demo lessons, conducting interviews, and providing hiring recommendations based on high school humanities content knowledge and pedagogy.
Conduct instructor observations during Saturday Academy and Summer Academy (both in-person at our New York City programming sites and online over Zoom); provide actionable feedback to instructors, the Teaching & Learning team, and the Advisory team.
Act as a substitute Advisory teacher on Saturdays for online or in-person programming as needed.
Work closely with the Advisory team to analyze assessment, survey, and evaluation data to guide revisions.
Collaborate with other curriculum teams (ELA and math) to ensure coherence and integration across academic programs.
Participate in weekly Advisory team meetings and collaborative meetings with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen curriculum design and delivery.