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Want to make a difference in the lives of K–12 students and educators across the country?
Skill Struck empowers educators and schools by offering computer science education at every grade level. We make coding engaging and accessible to all student demographics, especially under-represented groups in tech. We are known, not only for our computer science curriculum, but also for our focus on equity in education. We are also on the forefront of finding sustainable solutions with AI in the classroom.
Our mission is to inspire creators, grow problem solvers, and strengthen communities.
We want to spark something in others, help them grow, and then help individuals take the skills they’ve acquired to communities across the globe. Our mission applies to students, educators, and team members alike.
We are looking for a Curriculum Developer to help take our content to the next level. Compensation will consist of base salary, company equity, and benefits.
Your Daily Adventures
As a Full-Time Curriculum Developer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational content that drives our company’s mission. The successful candidate will have a passion for creating dynamic and effective curriculum, a strong background in education, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. You will also collaborate with other departments to assure the quality and continuity of your material.
- Develop and design engaging curriculum materials that aligns with educational standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilize previous teaching experience to create content that resonates with educators and students.
- Ensure curriculum materials are current, relevant, and reflect best practices in education.
- Work efficiently within tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Create and deliver quality Professional Development sessions for both virtual and in person teaching.
Note: Some travel may be required for this position.
You must reside in one of the following states: UT, CA, WA, ID, FL, TX, NC, IL, IN, WI, VA.
Note: Communication about this position and first interviews won't take place until the first week in January to allow for the holidays.
Your Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or related field.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Growth Mindset with flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a startup culture.
- Self motivated and able to prioritize projects.
- Experience creating curriculum for educational programs.
- Proven track record of meeting educational standards and objectives.
- Previous K-12 teaching experience.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible manner.
- Nice to have: Familiarity with coding concepts and languages, particularly Python, JavaScript, HTML, and Java.
- Nice to have: Ability to create curriculum content related to coding, cybersecurity, and programming.
At the end of the day, there are hundreds of industries and thousands of companies out there. Some of our team members have said that Skill Struck’s team culture is “refreshing” compared to their past experiences.
At Skill Struck, we don’t just post our mission statement on our website or hang out values on the wall in our office—we live them. Come make a difference with us.
Benefits: Work from Home, Health/Dental/Eyewear/Life Insurance, HSA, HSA Matching, Flexible PTO, Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave
Accessibility:
This position mostly comprises computer work. The candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time, use a keyboard and mouse, and work at a desk for extended periods of time. Though on rare occurrences it may happen, the candidate may also need to lift up to 25 pounds. Some travel may be required, by car and/or plane, which may result in lifting more weight where applicable. Skill Struck will make reasonable accommodations for employees upon request.
Skill Struck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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