Advisory Curriculum Writer

About the role

The Part-Time Advisory Curriculum Writer is responsible for designing, developing, and refining Advisory curriculum that is research-based, culturally responsive, and supports students’ self-development, critical thinking, and college and career readiness. The role also supports the part-time Advisory instructor hiring process and conducts instructor observations. This position works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Advisory Curriculum Development and collaborates with instructors, teaching and learning managers, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Design and Development (:50%)

• Develop and revise high-quality Advisory curriculum for grades 9–12 for synchronous and asynchronous, in-person and remote settings, including lesson plans, classwork, assignments, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with organizational objectives.
• Create multimedia content (scripts and instructional videos) to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.
• Stay current with trends and research in curriculum design and secondary/post-secondary education.
• Complete curriculum writing projects on schedule and with attention to detail.
• Engage in regular check-ins with the Assistant Director of Advisory Curriculum Development and revise curriculum materials based on feedback.

Teaching and Instructional Community Support (:30%)

• Support part-time instructor hiring during the fall, spring, and summer semesters by observing demo lessons, conducting interviews, and providing hiring recommendations based on high school humanities content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Conduct instructor observations during Saturday Academy and Summer Academy (both in-person at New York City programming sites and online over Zoom) and provide actionable feedback to instructors, the Teaching & Learning team, and the Advisory team.
• Act as a substitute Advisory teacher on Saturdays for online or in-person programming as needed.

Cross-Functional and Organizational Collaboration (:20%)

• Work closely with the Advisory team to analyze assessment, survey, and evaluation data to guide revisions.
• Collaborate with other curriculum teams (ELA and math) to ensure coherence and integration across academic programs.
• Participate in weekly Advisory team meetings and collaborative meetings with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen curriculum design and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience working with high school-aged students (teaching, advising, counseling, mentoring, or program coordination).
• Strong background in student-centered and culturally responsive pedagogy, social-emotional learning (SEL), college and career readiness instruction, and equity-and justice-oriented curriculum design.
• Experience coaching teachers or providing instructional resources is a plus.

Competencies & Skills

• Proficiency in educational technology (e.g., Google Workspace, Brightspace, Miro, Snorkl, Level All).
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines across multiple priorities.
• Highly adaptable, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a commitment to team growth.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Technical proficiency in standard workplace applications like Zoom, Google Workspace, and Box.

Compensation

$58 per hour; non-exempt, part-time, temporary through August 31, 2027.

Schedule

15–20 hours per week; minimum commitment of 70 hours each month.

In-person attendance is required for the following Saturday programming dates:

• Fall 2026: Long Island University — 9/12/26, 9/19/26, 10/3/26, 10/17/26, 10/24/26, 11/7/26, 11/14/26, 11/21/26, and 12/5/26
• Spring 2027: Baruch College — Dates to be determined

Hybrid work arrangement: 1 day per week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005.