ELA Curriculum Writer

Overview

The ELA Curriculum Writer plays a crucial role in CommonLit's mission to ensure all students, particularly those in Title I schools, develop the necessary skills for success in higher education and beyond. CommonLit operates an online reading program accessible by over 90,000 American schools.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams to produce high-quality curriculum and learning content
• Plan and write rigorous academic content aligned with CommonLit's standards for ELA instruction and design
• Curate texts and resources that meet CommonLit's standards for rigor, relevance, and instructional value
• Peer review content components through the lens of standards alignment and CommonLit design principles
• Contribute to learning content across curriculum, supplemental, and library offerings, as well as cross-functional projects throughout the organization
• Manage self and projects, with strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Iterate by generating multiple drafts and navigating multiple sources of feedback
• Cultivate personal growth through reflection, research, and personal learning
• Work collaboratively and synergistically across teams, including within the Academic teams (Curriculum, Supplemental, Assessment, and PD), and across other teams
• Communicate in a way that supports the workflow of others

Qualifications

• 5+ completed years of teaching
• Bachelor's degree in English, history, or other humanities field
• Lived experience or work experience in communities of color
• Strong reading, writing, editing, and analytical skills and close attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of college- and career-readiness standards in English language arts
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in English language arts instruction
• Deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers and students
• Humility and growth mindset, including valuing critical feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Curriculum writing experience in English language arts
• Experience with challenges of rolling out curriculum and technology across a school or district
• Ability to work successfully on collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with the current landscape of research and trends in English language arts instruction
• Familiarity with contemporary, diverse literature

Physical & Additional Requirements

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be US-based
• Available to work from 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern Standard Time

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, company-sponsored legal insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and more