Math Content Writer
About Kiddom
Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.
The Math Content Writer will be responsible for writing new math lessons and editing existing curriculum to meet state-specific standards within the Kiddom digital platform.. The candidate will be responsible for writing teacher-facing lesson plans and designing student-facing digital materials that are also suitable for print.
We’re looking for someone who has a background in teaching elementary, middle, or high school math and who has written or developed a math curriculum.
This is a short term contract position.
You will...
- Write high-quality, unique math lessons for kindergarten through Algebra 2 given specific state standards and a predefined scope and sequence
- Manually author/edit interactive question types using the digital Kiddom platform
- Work with project managers to ensure that submitted work meets specified requirements
- Respond to constructive feedback and make any necessary edits to submitted work
- Provide daily updates on assigned tasks
- Other assigned tasks as needed to meet project deadlines and deliverables
What we're looking for...
- Experience writing K-12 math lessons, tasks, teacher notes, and other supporting or supplemental materials.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in mathematics.
- Availability to commit 40 hours per week to this project.
- K-5 writers must have experience with using manipulatives in the classroom (use of digital manipulatives is a plus!)
- High school level writers must have experience and knowledge of Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and some statistics.
- Familiarity with Common Core Math standards and experience working with state specific standards.
- An understanding of student-centered, problem-based classrooms and lessons.
- Experience teaching the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum is a plus!
- Experience in using technology to enhance mathematics instruction.
- Keen attention to detail; welcomes feedback and constructive criticism on writing.
$25 - $30 an hour
What we offer
We are a passionate, collaborative team focused on building transformative education technology and making a measurable impact in K-12 education.
We strive to create an inclusive, positive team culture where everyone is respected and valued for everything they bring to Kiddom, not just what they produce.
Full time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits from their first day:
-Competitive salary
-Meaningful equity
-Health benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
-10 paid sick days per year
-Unlimited vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year.
-Paid family leave after birth/adoption of caretakers and minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State.
COVID Vaccination Policy
Kiddom policy requires employees to be vaccinated before they visit an office or attend company events..
We have remote roles but in certain positions where office attendance is deemed to be essential to the role, offers of employment shall be conditional upon proof of vaccination.