PT/Temporary Social Science Curriculum Writer

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

20d

About The Position

The part-time, temporary Social Science Curriculum Writer supports the development and refinement of high-quality, standards-aligned Social Science instructional materials for Pre-K through 12th grade. The position requires knowledge of content standards and the ability to unpack them to inform unit design. Work includes selecting culturally relevant sources, writing student assessments, developing lesson slideshows, and preparing teacher facilitation guides and lesson plans. The writer collaborates with curriculum designers, assessment managers, and content teams to ensure materials follow district design guidelines and support effective social science instruction across CPS classrooms.

The role is hourly, estimated at 20–30 hours per week, for an anticipated seven-month period beginning November 2, 2026 and ending June 20, 2026, as stated in the posting. It is not benefit-eligible. The role reports to the Manager of Digital Curriculum for Humanities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience writing and developing social science curriculum.
• Experience writing culturally relevant, grade-level assessments.
• Experience utilizing educational and/or assessment technical platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Pre-K–12 Social Science content standards and best practices in social science instruction.
• Ability to unpack content standards to inform unit design, scope and sequence, and lesson alignment.
• Skill in evaluating and selecting diverse, culturally relevant primary and secondary sources.
• Proficiency in designing student assessments, lesson slideshows, and teacher facilitation guides.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially clear and effective instructional writing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including curriculum designers, assessment managers, and content specialists.
• Must reside in Illinois; the Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience teaching social studies in a large, urban setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unpack content standards to inform unit design and align instructional materials with district goals.
• Select culturally relevant sources and materials for units.
• Write engaging student assessments and comprehensive teacher facilitation guides and lesson plans.
• Develop lesson slideshows to support effective classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers, assessment managers, and content teams.

Benefits

• The position is not benefit-eligible. The posting also lists CPS benefits generally, including medical plan options, pharmacy coverage, dental and vision coverage, behavioral health and EAP, an employee wellness program, basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)), flexible spending accounts, Spot Pet Insurance, paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short-term disability, and religious holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time