Curriculum Developer, PreK-2 Assessment

Great Minds, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks an experienced Curriculum Developer, Assessment to join our dynamic, dedicated Eureka Math team.

Company Profile

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®; Eureka Math™; and PhD Science™ all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

Our Market Position

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom and PhD Science, embrace much... higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students

Position Summary

The Curriculum Developer has deep mathematics content knowledge in at least one grade level and is committed to continuous development. Candidates should be comfortable with both giving and receiving feedback, as we regularly use this approach to improve our professional practice.

Key Responsibilities
-Craft achievement descriptors and proficiency indicators that are
standards-based and align with instructional content

• Create blueprints for paper-based, interview, and digital assessment items, including
  technology-enhanced items
• Write or revise assessment items using clear and concise language
• Review assessment items for quality and adherence to established guidelines
• Provide constructive feedback to colleagues based on reviews
• Develop paper-based and digital tools to capture observational assessment data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience teaching or coaching in early childhood (prekindergarten–grade 2)
• Thorough knowledge of the national math standards or comparable state mathematics standards, including the Progression documents
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficient in MS Office and ability to quickly learn new technologies as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching Eureka Math
• Experience teaching or coaching multiple grades levels
• Experience working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, virtual environment
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning guidelines
• Familiarity with English Language Learner support strategies
• Experience authoring curricular assessment materials for publication

Additional

• Immediate opportunities available
• Full time
• Resume and cover letter required
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check

This role can be performed anywhere in the US with the exception of Colorado

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices