Independent Contractor _ Curriculum Writer
The Nurses Middle College (NursesMC) charter high school model was created in 2011 as a solution to the critical nursing shortage and to ensure a diverse nursing/healthcare workforce is prepared to improve health equity outcomes. The flagship school, located in Providence, RI has received national and international attention for its innovative design, impressive student achievement, and positive impact on the community. NursesMC students receive a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, participate in health care internships, obtain an entry level patient care workforce certificate, and earn up to 16 transferable college credits towards a nursing/health care post-secondary degree. Another school opened in Nashville, Tennessee in Fall 2025. NursesMC is a non-profit Charter Management Organization, and its network schools are separate, 501(c)(3) organizations with their own local Boards, working collaboratively and contractually with NursesMC to replicate the nursing middle college model with fidelity to the NursesMC’s mission and vision.
NursesMC gives students a rich, hands-on, rigorous educational experience unlike any other.
- Nursing content is infused throughout the curriculum.
- Students engage in learning experiences at area healthcare facilities, including a 40-plus-hour clinical internship.
- Nurses and other area health professionals teach and mentor students.
- All students earn a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate or other healthcare workforce credential so they can earn while they learn.
- Students dually enroll in college courses at no cost. They learn what it takes to succeed in college and earn credits they can transfer to reduce the time and money they spend earning a degree.
Position Overview
Nurses Middle College is seeking experienced independent contractors to support the final build-out of Phase II and Phase III curriculum projects. These contractors will be responsible for developing high-quality, standards-aligned, and instructionally ready materials for secondary-level courses as part of our college and career readiness preparation program expansion.
Two positions are available:
- World History Curriculum Writer (1 contractor)
- Spanish for Nurses I & II Curriculum Writer (1 contractor for both levels)
Each contractor will collaborate closely with our internal curriculum leadership team to ensure content coherence, alignment to state standards, and fidelity to the organization’s mission.
Scope of Work
Writers will be provided the following existing materials:
- Curricular Model, Scope, and Sequence
- Unit Plans
- Summative Assessments with Exemplars and Student and Teacher Rubrics
World History (Lesson-Level Build-Out)
- Approx. 82 90-minute instructional blocks (4 units)
- Estimated 205 hours total
- Deliverables include:
- Complete, minute-by-minute lesson plans with diverse learner supports
- Slidedecks and student-facing materials
- Exit tickets (with exemplars) and formative assessments
- Alignment to grade-level standards, unit pacing, and course objectives
Spanish for Nurses I and II (Lesson-Level Build-Out)
- Approx. 82 90-minute instructional blocks (5 units)
- Estimated 205 hours total (410 total)
- Deliverables include:
- Complete, minute-by-minute lesson plans with diverse learner supports
- Slidedecks and student-facing materials
- Exit tickets (with exemplars) and formative assessments
- Alignment to grade-level standards, unit pacing, and course objectives
Delivery and Compensation
All deliverables are due by June 30, 2026. Contractors should anticipate approximately 25-40 hours per week during active writing months, dependent upon start date.
- Hourly Rate: $60/hour (Independent Contractor)
Each independent contractor will be expected to submit a project plan and delivery schedule that satisfies the final June 30 deadline. Payments will be processed upon submission of approved deliverables according to an agreed-upon schedule and completion of required documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking experienced curriculum developers not those seeking entry into curriculum writing.
Qualified applicants will demonstrate:
- Hold a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3–5 years of direct curriculum writing experience, preferably for high school or postsecondary audiences
- Proven record of developing standards-aligned instructional materials (e.g., state, ACTFL, or national frameworks)
- Strong understanding of backward design, universal design for learning (UDL), and diverse learner supports
- Familiarity with health sciences or nursing pathways (for Spanish courses)
- Experience with digital-ready lesson design and teacher-friendly implementation supports
- Ability to meet deadlines and integrate feedback efficiently
- Exceptional written communication and attention to detail
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A resume highlighting relevant curriculum design and writing experience
- 1–2 sample curriculum artifacts (unit or lesson plan with instructional materials, assessment)
- Brief cover letter specifying which position(s) they are applying for.
- 2 references who can speak to the qualifications listed above.
Please send materials to Melissa Brown <> and cc- Elizabeth Kelly <> with the subject line:
Independent Contractor Application – [World History / Spanish for Nurses I & II]