Proposals & Adoptions Writer

Great Minds•Dc, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms. We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes. We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact. Our products— Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom , Geodes , and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA —are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy. These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students. Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale. In this remote position, the Proposal Writer will report to the Proposals and Adoptions Manager and will coordinate closely with others on the team. This role demands highly developed written communication and editing skills, experience with proposal development – ideally in the K-12 market – for state instructional materials adoptions and RFPs, and a strong ability to multitask on several projects at once. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, is capable of meeting narrow deadlines, and an ability to coordinate effectively with team members to accomplish complex goals.

Requirements

Superior writing skills with demonstrated proposal writing ability (writing sample required).
3-5 years’ experience in a K-12 proposal writing role is highly preferred.
Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Excellent copy-editing skills.
Proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Capability to work in fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands.
Ability to work in a positive and collaborative manner with fellow team members.
Professional, punctual, dependable, reliable, with a desire to learn.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software experience; Salesforce preferred.
Fluent with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat or other editing software.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with K-12 Math content writing.
Knowledge of the Eureka Math is extremely desirable.
Experience with online document submission.
Experience with proposal automation software, such as Loopio or Responsive, highly desirable.
Solid organizational skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and state adoption documentation for requirements – including state standards and deadlines.
In consultation with Proposals and Adoptions Manager and team members, develop clear, concise state adoption submissions and RFP proposal language.
Collaborate with Proposal Team colleagues to determine proposal response priorities and needs for coverage.
Complete content sections for state adoption bid materials and RFPs, often found in electronic forms/online portal.
Understand and communicate state standards requirements to others on the Sales and content teams.
Manage the completion of all assigned RFPs and state adoption documentation in accordance with strict deadlines.
Create outlines, build templates, proofread, prepare review drafts and final editions, schedule meetings, and track the completion of assignments.