ELA Curriculum Writer – $80,000 – $100,000/year
CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.
The Opportunity
The ELA Curriculum Writer is a pivotal part of a team working at the intersection of curriculum and technology. Responsibilities will include: working in teams to write new content, revising and editing existing units and lessons, and supporting content-related projects and cross-team initiatives.
Roles and Responsibilities
Produce high-quality curriculum and learning content
- Plan and write rigorous academic content that reflects CommonLit’s standards for ELA instruction and design.
- Curate texts and resources that meet CommonLit’s standards for rigor, relevance, and instructional value.
- Peer review content components through the lens of standards alignment and CommonLit design principles.
- Contribute to learning content across curriculum, supplemental, and library offerings, as well as cross-functional projects throughout the organization.
Manage self and projects
- Manage workflow across multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Actively seek and implement feedback to drive continuous improvement in content quality.
- Iterate by generating multiple drafts and navigating multiple sources of feedback.
- Cultivate personal growth through reflection, research, and personal learning.
Work collaboratively and synergistically across team and organization
- Work collaboratively to meet development deadlines, including within the Academic teams (Curriculum, Supplemental, Assessment, and PD) as well as across other teams, such as Product.
- Work across various mediums (print, digital) in developing learning content.
- Communicate in a way that supports the workflow of others.
Qualifications
- 5+ completed years of teaching
- Bachelor’s degree in English, history, or other humanities field
- Lived experience or work experience in communities of color
- Strong reading, writing, editing, and analytical skills and close attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of college- and career-readiness standards in English language arts
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in English language arts instruction
- Deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers and students
- Demonstrates humility and growth mindset, including valuing critical feedback
Preferred Qualifications:
- Curriculum writing experience in English language arts
- Experience with challenges of rolling out curriculum and technology across a school or district
- Ability to work successfully on collaborative, cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with the current landscape of research and trends in English language arts instruction
- Familiarity with contemporary, diverse literature
Physical & Additional Requirements
- This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be US-based
- Must be available to work from 9 AM -5 PM Eastern Standard Time
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience
At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
- Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
- Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
- Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous time off, including:
- 16 paid holidays annually
- Paid time off accruals and sick leave
- Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 2 floating holidays
- Volunteer and school visitation leave
- Jury duty leave
- Bereavement and compassionate leave
- Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave
- Flexible work options
- Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December
As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:
- Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms
- Monthly “CoffeeLit” sessions for connecting with colleagues
- Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals