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Curriculum Designer (PreK - 5th Grade)
15 days ago
Company Overview:
Age of Learning® is the leading education technology innovator, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains, and our curriculum is developed by an experienced team of education experts. Age of Learning’s flagship product,
ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy , is an award-winning comprehensive curriculum for children. Adventure Academy
™ , a massively multiplayer online game (MMO), provides elementary-and middle-school-age learners the opportunity to build critical knowledge in language, arts, math, science, social studies, and more in a fun and safe virtual world. The company’s School Solutions Programs include
My Math Academy® , an adaptive, personalized program that helps students master foundational math concepts, and
My Reading Academy™ , which helps young learners become fluent readers and build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit
www.AgeofLearning.com .
Summary:
The Curriculum Designer for My Reading Academy (MRA) grades PreK–5 will work closely with the Curriculum Director, Curriculum Production team, and outside vendors to create activities for MRA (e.g., teacher-led activities, printable manipulatives). Deep knowledge about Science of Reading, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking are essential to the role.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with curriculum team members to ensure alignment among activities.
- Write engaging activities that follow best practices in reading instruction and are appropriate for the target age group.
- Review materials for developmental appropriateness, instructional integrity, and adherence to the editorial and style guidelines.
- Work in an organized and flexible manner to meet established deadlines and evolving priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Have 5+ years of experience teaching reading in an elementary classroom.
- Have 2+ years of educational publishing experience.
- Have exemplary writing skills with an emphasis on clarity, organization, and word precision.
- Possess deep understanding of the Science of Reading including ways in which children learn to read, as well as the challenges children experience when learning to read, especially as it pertains to reading and literacy content taught in grades Pre-K through 5.
- Have strong critical thinking skills with an emphasis on comprehending information, making logical inferences, and asking effective questions.
- Recognize and understand potential problems and opportunities and propose solutions that are logical and feasible.
- Have expert-level skills with Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Can communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above in elementary reading or literacy education
- Experience as an elementary reading coach
The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $90,000 USD to $105,000 USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
Age of Learning currently provides:
• 90% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 65% of dependent benefits premiums
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3-year anniversary), 11 observed national paid holidays plus 9 sick days
• Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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