Curriculum Design Specialist, Contract Position

inquirED

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About The Position

inquirED is seeking part-time contract Curriculum Design Specialists to support the development and refinement of an integrated K–5 Core ELA and social studies curriculum. Contractors will use existing lesson drafts, instructional frameworks, templates, and design guidance to develop and revise complete lessons and individual lesson components. They will apply their grade-level expertise to strengthen standards alignment, student engagement, developmental appropriateness, and accessibility for diverse learners.

The engagement focuses on improving the clarity, coherence, and instructional quality of curriculum materials. Contractors will collaborate with the curriculum team, incorporate reviewer feedback, refine instructional activities, and ensure materials are standards-aligned, engaging, classroom-ready, and consistent with inquirED’s pedagogical vision. The initial engagement runs from December 2026 through March 2027, with potential extension based on project needs. The expected workload is 10–15 hours per week, based on availability, at $60 per hour depending on experience. Applicants must be based in the United States.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in elementary education, curriculum development, or instructional design.
• Strong understanding of elementary instructional practices, including developmentally appropriate learning activities, student engagement strategies, and scaffolding for diverse learners.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or revising high-quality instructional materials, including lessons, activities, and student-facing resources.
• Strong knowledge of elementary ELA or social studies standards and the ability to apply provided standards and learning objectives to evaluate and revise instructional materials.
• Experience working within established curriculum frameworks, instructional models, and design guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and instructional quality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage deliverables, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a remote team.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• K–5 classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of standards in both elementary ELA and social studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise complete lessons and individual lesson components using existing drafts, instructional frameworks, templates, and design guidance.
• Review lessons and instructional activities in development and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen standards alignment, student engagement, grade-level appropriateness, and accessibility for diverse learners.
• Ensure instructional materials align with established learning goals, ELA and social studies standards, and unit learning progressions.
• Apply established instructional strategies, pedagogical approaches, and design specifications to ensure materials are coherent, engaging, and consistent with inquirED’s curriculum expectations.
• Incorporate feedback from curriculum reviewers to improve the clarity, accuracy, and instructional quality of assigned materials.
• Review and refine materials for completeness, consistency, and classroom usability before submission.
• Complete assigned deliverables within established timelines, follow team workflows, and communicate progress, questions, or areas needing clarification.
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to review, revise, and refine elementary instructional materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed