6–12 Science Curriculum Writer (Contract) – $30.00 per hour
We are hiring experienced science educators to develop high-quality, standards-aligned instructional content for asynchronous digital learning. This contract position involves writing curriculum materials for the following subjects:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth and Space Science
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Middle School Science (Grades 6–8)
Writers will follow structured lesson templates to create complete instructional packages that may include scenario-based reading passages, figure descriptions, guided questions, modeled scientific investigations, and aligned assessments. Lessons are designed for asynchronous use, with a strong emphasis on clarity, age-appropriate rigor, coherence, and NGSS alignment. Subject matter expertise is critical to this role and will be closely evaluated during the interview process. Writers are expected to create content that reflects real-world applications, integrates data and visuals, and supports scientific reasoning at a grade-appropriate level.
We use AI tools to support development and streamline formatting, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all curriculum builds. Ideal candidates can apply instructional best practices to a digital format and revise content in response to editorial feedback.
Responsibilities:
- Write original, NGSS-aligned lesson content using provided templates
- Integrate scientific practices, phenomena, and real-world scenarios
- Draft question sets, diagrams, modeling tasks, and short assignments
- Use feedback to revise and improve clarity, structure, and rigor
- Maintain consistency in tone, formatting, and structure across lessons
- Collaborate with editors and content reviewers as needed
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in one or more of the listed subjects
- Subject matter mastery in at least one focus area
- Strong understanding of instructional best practices and science standards
- Able to meet deadlines, follow formatting requirements, and work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently teaching or recently taught grades 6–12
- Familiarity with asynchronous and self-paced learning environments
- Basic understanding of LaTeX and integrated development environments (not required but ideal)
To Apply: Email your resume and relevant experience directly to
Application Process:
- Send your resume to
- If your resume meets initial requirements, you will receive a follow-up email with a video overview of the role and instructions for a short assignment.
- Complete the short assignment and email it to for review.
- If the short assignment meets expectations, you will be invited to attend a paid group training session ($45 for approximately 90 minutes).
Following the training, complete a second paid assignment—a full lesson creation—using the provided templates and guidelines.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week