K-5 Social Studies Curriculum Writer

MGT • ,

8d • Remote

About The Position

MGT is hiring a full-time, US-based remote K-5 Social Studies Curriculum Writer. The role focuses on writing and adapting standards-aligned Social Studies curriculum for grades K-5, including engaging lesson plans, assessments, and student materials that foster civic understanding and historical thinking. The writer collaborates with subject matter experts, editors, and instructional designers; incorporates evidence-based instructional practices and current trends in Social Studies education; revises materials in response to client feedback; supports the development of professional learning materials for teachers; and uses innovative strategies and tools to enhance learner engagement.

The position requires strong writing and communication skills, close attention to detail, a commitment to educational equity and inclusion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and meet frequent deadlines. The writer should be comfortable with project-management tools and working in a dynamic environment. Work may require up to 50 hours per week depending on project needs and deadlines.

MGT describes its work environment as flexible and remote, with opportunities for professional development and social impact through innovative projects. Compensation includes flexible paid time off, a 5% 401(k) matching program, equity opportunities, incentive and bonus programs, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and health coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and income protection benefits.

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Commitment to educational equity.
• Comfort with project management tools and deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work up to 50 hours per week based on project needs and deadlines.
• Commitment to organizational mission and inclusion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and multitask.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and meet frequent deadlines.
• Sense of humor and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Educational writing experience is preferred.
• Professional, internship, or volunteer experience in education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and adapt Social Studies curriculum and instructional materials, including units, lesson plans, assessments, and student materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, editors, and instructional designers.
• Incorporate evidence-based best practices in Social Studies instruction.
• Revise materials based on client feedback.
• Support development of professional learning materials for teachers.
• Apply knowledge of current trends in Social Studies education.
• Integrate innovative strategies and tools to enhance learner engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• 5% 401(k) matching program.
• Equity opportunities.
• Incentive and bonus programs.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Medical coverage, with base employee coverage fully funded.
• Dental coverage, with base employee coverage fully funded.
• Vision coverage, with base employee coverage fully funded.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Income protection benefits.
• Professional development opportunities for career growth.
• Flexible and remote work options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed