Temporary Curriculum Writer - Social Studies and 21st Century

Company Description At Nearpod, we believe teaching is the most important job in the world. Every day, we reach students through our learning platforms on Nearpod.com and Flocabulary.com. We have diverse backgrounds, but a shared goal of putting teachers and students first in everything that we do. We have won numerous awards including EdTech Digest’s 2018 Company of the Year. Recently, we were acquired by Renaissance to support the shared mission of accelerating learning for all. We’re looking for people with a lot of hustle, a lot of empathy, and a desire to do something meaningful. We've adopted a remote-first culture, and our diverse team is based across the US. Location: Remote Job Description Position Overview: Nearpod is currently seeking a specialized contractor to write Social Studies and 21st Century lessons and activities for all grade bands K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. This is a temporary (6 month) position. Our Ideal Candidate will: • Have a deep understanding of social studies and 21st Century Learning, as well as a strong knowledge of instructional design, Understanding by Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and inquiry-based learning among other pedagogical models/frameworks • Follow guidance and feedback provided from the curriculum reviewer • Ensure content meets the diverse needs of teachers and students across the country and around the world and achieves our values of effective, inclusive, and engaging • Have expertise in state and national standards Qualifications Required Skills and Experience: • Former teacher at the elementary or secondary level with expertise in Social Studies content and instruction and/or 21st Century Learning • Experience writing curriculum for a school/district or an ed-tech company • Strong knowledge of standards-based instruction, Understanding by Design principles, Bloom's Taxonomy, inquiry-based learning, and other pedagogical frameworks and models • Familiarity with Nearpod strongly preferred Additional Information Employment Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply tot his job