Curriculum Developer

Summary

Join SAM Labs, an award-winning EdTech startup, as a Curriculum Developer! This fully remote position involves creating engaging, standards-aligned STEAM/coding curriculum using SAM Labs hardware and software. You will collaborate with educators, adhere to timelines, and test lessons for iterative improvement. The ideal candidate is passionate about STEAM education, possesses strong project management skills, and has classroom experience. A bachelor's degree in Education is required, along with 5+ years of classroom experience developing K-8 curriculum. This role reports to the Lead Curriculum Developer and Director of Product.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Education
• Have 5+ years of experience within the classroom
• Have extensive experience crafting standards-aligned curriculum used throughout other classrooms within your school or district in the K-8 range
• Know how to make content accessible, engaging, and fun
• Have an in-depth knowledge of CSTA and NGSS standards
• Are able to articulate current best practices in education and their importance
• Collaborate with teammates to brainstorm needed resources or modifications to existing curriculum
• Have a passion for STEAM and/or Coding education
• Have an agile approach and are able to thrive in the dynamic environment of start-up
• Are able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Have the ability to develop high quality exemplar prototypes to be featured within our curriculum
• Are comfortable advocating for educators’ perspectives in product development and curricular content

Responsibilities

• Develop new, standards-aligned STEAM and coding lessons leveraging SAM Labs hardware and coding platforms
• Follow pedagogical best practices
• Adhere to agreed-upon timelines
• Build out lessons and projects within SAM Labs software
• Review, adapt, and enhance existing curricular content to improve engagement and retention
• Test lessons with users, gather and document feedback, and iteratively refine learning experiences based on real-world use
• Provide feedback and guidance on curriculum and product strategy
• Prepare updates or internal presentations relating to our curriculum offerings

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a Master’s in Curriculum Development
• Curriculum based on STEAM or coding
• The ability to prove the impact that your curriculum had on student engagement and achievement
• The ability to create beautiful visuals and/or animations
• Experience working with Google Slides, Spreadsheets, and Docs
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience with video editing or animation
• Experience working in a start-up

Benefits

This is a fully remote position