ELA Curriculum Design Expert (Collaboration)

Think Academy US • San Jose, CA

6d • $70 - $130 • Remote

About The Position

Think Academy is seeking an experienced ELA Curriculum Design Expert to develop engaging and standards-aligned reading and writing courses for K-5 students. This role involves selecting appropriate literature, designing comprehensive syllabi, and integrating key assessment frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in curriculum development, extensive K-5 teaching experience, and a deep understanding of Common Core State Standards and standardized assessments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in curriculum framework design or textbook/material development.
• 5+ years of K–5 ELA classroom teaching experience, preferably including 2nd and 3rd grade.
• Deep understanding of classroom dynamics, student learning patterns, and common challenges in literacy instruction.
• Deep familiarity with CCSS for ELA and state-level testing requirements.
• Working knowledge of standardized assessments such as MAP and i-Ready.
• Ability to translate standards and assessment data into actionable learning objectives and instructional plans.
• Ability to balance engagement, age-appropriateness, and parent-perceived educational value in book selection.
• Skill in mapping reading, writing, and thinking skills to specific literary works.
• Capacity to logically structure book content into in-class instruction and independent reading portions.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or higher in Education, English Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify books that are engaging, age-appropriate, and perceived by parents as educationally valuable.
• Ensure selected texts are suitable for teaching targeted reading and writing skills.
• Clearly delineate which portions of each book will be covered during class instruction and which sections are to be completed as independent reading outside of class.
• Build an ELA reading and writing course syllabus aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
• Integrate key assessment frameworks, including MAP, i-Ready, and state-level standardized tests.
• Map core reading, writing, and critical thinking skills to selected literary works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level