Curriculum Developer, 12 Month Contract (Science/Biology)

Canva

6d • Remote

About The Position

This role is a 12-month engagement, output-based (deliverables-focused). As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on providing science topics and prescribing learning assessments based on curriculum performance tasks, to be used as the foundation of the Science templates produced. The developer will also be responsible for developing the content plan and direction for Science resources with the creative team, reviewing written creative briefs for new elements (illustrations, photos, and/or videos) to ensure topic relevancy and grade-level appropriateness, and reviewing the curriculum alignment of the Science topics written by the creative team. Additionally, the role involves ensuring elements used are appropriate for their intended educational purpose, that the layout of the template facilitates smooth flow of scientific concepts, and reviewing whether learning assessment activities written by the creative team align with the performance tasks specified in the curriculum.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant science degree — an education degree majoring in Science or relevant to primary science teaching for Elementary, or a degree in a specific science discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science for Secondary.
• Experience in basic education and are adept at creating effective content for learning modules, textbooks, or e-learning platforms.
• Passionate about science education and have a knack for crafting engaging lessons and creative assessment activities.
• Enjoy reading various scientific texts, adapting them into learning materials, and value citing reputable sources.
• Excellent grasp of English and are quick with ideas, coming up with original template copy that matches Canva's voice and brand guidelines.
• Can communicate curriculum instructions and actionable feedback clearly to non-teacher stakeholders, such as designers, PMs, engineers, and CS from other subject-matter backgrounds.
• Can thoroughly follow a project brief, proactively clarify details, conduct quick research, and convert information into excellent template copy, applying expertise in the US and AU Science curriculum for K-12.

Responsibilities

• Providing science topics and prescribing learning assessments based on curriculum performance tasks, to be used as the foundation of the Science templates produced
• Developing the content plan and direction for Science resources with the creative team
• Reviewing written creative briefs for new elements (illustrations, photos, and/or videos) to ensure topic relevancy and grade-level appropriateness
• Reviewing the curriculum alignment of the Science topics written by the creative team
• Ensuring elements used are appropriate for their intended educational purpose, and that the layout of the template facilitates smooth flow of scientific concepts
• Reviewing whether learning assessment activities written by the creative team align with the performance tasks specified in the curriculum

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level