Content and Instructional Specialist (contractor)
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) Content and Instructional Specialist to help develop core curricular materials for elementary students. Our small, highly collaborative team develops lessons that bring rich, standards-aligned domains of knowledge into ELA classrooms, using those domains to engage students, build literacy skills, and develop those skills into close, careful reading; writing, speaking, and listening for diverse audiences and purposes; and pursuing a deep curiosity about the world. To do this, we need people who ‘get’ both text and elementary students, who are ready to think creatively about critical literacy skills, who possess a deep understanding of standards-aligned instruction, and who have an impeccable eye for detail.
This is a Contract role expected to run for approximately 6 months.
Amplify’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.
Responsibilities of the Content and Instructional Specialist:
- Build instruction that authentically aligns to standards and progresses in substantial, organic ways
- Revise instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners
- Source rich and engaging texts for content development
- Craft lessons that support students at all levels, helping them become strong readers who can dig into a text, deliberately investigate key elements, collaborate to refine their understanding, and express that understanding through presentations, performances, writing, or other means
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life
Basic Qualifications of the Content Writer:
- BA in Education, English, or Humanities field, and/or strong content background in literary genres and critical analysis
- 3+ years elementary education experience, with particular strength developing and implementing a wide range of engagement and grouping strategies in the classroom
- Experience crafting challenging and engaging standards-based lessons/curricula
- Experience crafting standards correlations and other technical documents
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications of the Content Writer:
- Experience crafting curricula that integrates different genres, technologies, and media
- Experience instructing a diverse range of learners
- Widely read, with strong reading and thinking skills
- Experience working collaboratively
- Strength in written and verbal communication
- Acute attention to detail
- Comfort with classroom technology
- Graduate degree
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $55.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.