Curriculum Developer

We are looking for a Curriculum Developer who takes pride in creating engaging classical Christian curriculum, has a clear vision for crafting weekly assignments and supporting materials that equip students and tutors for success. This role is your opportunity to write Challenge curriculum to guide students into mature Christian thinkers, develop weekly lesson plans and student assignments that direct at-home and in-community activities, and become the curriculum architect whose thoughtfully designed materials serve homeschooling families worldwide.

Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Pay Rate: $49,980/year
Reports to: Director of Challenge Development
Location: Remote
Travel: Occasional; up to 2-4 weeks annually

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses are available with tenure
• Matching 401k
• 2 weeks of paid vacation time (prorated)
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time/year
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Why You'll Excel In This Role

• Research Precision: Consult multiple reliable sources (print and electronic) to find and summarize information, tracking down obscure facts and artifacts independently using systematic research methods
• Documentation Mastery: Maintain 95% accuracy in source documentation and citation verification by applying MLA, APA, and Chicago Style guides with technical precision
• Citation Integrity: Document research with meticulous integrity, distinguishing direct quotations from summaries and verifying all work is free from plagiarism through proper source attribution
• Pedagogical Expertise: Develop deep understanding of Classical Conversations' pedagogy including the 5 core habits, 5 common topics, and 5 canons of rhetoric, then systematically define and apply it in curriculum development
• Technical Accuracy: Complete 100% of assigned curriculum development projects on schedule with attention to factual verification and methodological rigor
• Purposeful Research: Apply your technical research skills to support Christian education, knowing that every fact you verify and source you document strengthens Challenge curriculum for families pursuing truth and excellence

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Research:
  • Collaborate with the Project Development team to identify, develop, and refine processes within the department to streamline work and efforts
  • Consult multiple reliable sources, both print and electronic, to find and summarize information about assigned topics using systematic research protocols
  • Develop understanding of Classical Conversations' pedagogy and work to define and apply it in curriculum with technical precision
  • Meet weekly with Challenge Development team to ensure alignment on standards and methodologies
  • Complete monthly personal scorecard to track performance against established metrics
• Curriculum Development:
  • Document research with integrity, distinguish direct quotations, document sources, and verify that summaries are free from plagiarism through proper citation
  • Apply MLA, APA, and Chicago Style guides accurately in all written work, ensuring technical compliance with academic standards
  • Revise curriculum based on feedback from customers, peers, and leaders using systematic review processes
  • Collaborate with a small team of dedicated writers and speakers to generate curriculum, training materials, parent resources, and other print and digital products
  • Create multiple versions of projects to meet diverse needs while maintaining research accuracy and pedagogical consistency
  • Take initiative to track down obscure facts and artifacts independently using advanced research techniques
• Performance Expectations:
  • Complete 100% of assigned curriculum development projects on schedule according to the timeline laid out by the working team
  • Maintain 95% accuracy in source documentation and citation verification
  • Attend 100% of weekly Challenge Development meetings

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Master's preferred
  • Direct or tutor Classical Conversations programs for more than three years with distinguished and unsolicited positive feedback
  • Demonstrate ongoing commitment to understanding Christian classical education more deeply
  • Intermediate knowledge of Classical Conversations' academic programs and Christian, classical education, specifically the 5 core habits, the 5 common topics, and the 5 canons of rhetoric
  • Able to travel 2-4 weeks a year to attend CCMM annual onsite meeting and other meetings
• Core Competencies:
  • Build strong working relationships through active listening and clear communication
  • Coach co-workers and tutors through the Classical Conversations curriculum
  • Take initiative to track down obscure facts and artifacts independently
  • Apply MLA, APA, and Chicago Style guides accurately in all written work
  • Create multiple versions of projects to meet diverse needs
• Physical Demands:
  • Color vision required for reviewing charts, graphs, and visual presentations
  • Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours daily)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

Work Environment

Climate-controlled remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet. Independent research environment with structured weekly collaboration through Microsoft Teams, clear documentation standards (MLA, APA, Chicago), and opportunities for focused, autonomous work on complex curriculum development projects requiring deep research and citation accuracy.