Secondary Science Curriculum Developer
Location: 100% remote (within or outside the U.S.)
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employee
Pay Range: $28.47 - $37.73 per hour
Welcome to Miaplaza!
Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! Our K-8 platforms include Miacademy, Always Icecream, and Clever Dragons, and our 9-12 options include MiaPrep and MiaPrep Online High School. Our student base is rapidly growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions across several departments! Our expansion stems from our commitment to providing exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities. 🚀
➡️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!
How you'll make an impact (position summary):
Curriculum Developers work closely with other subject-matter experts, our production team, and an instructional coach to produce immersive, engaging, and academically rigorous learning materials that constitute the core of our curriculum. These materials include videos, assessments, and written learning activities. Curriculum Developers are experts in their fields who thrive when wearing many hats. Our team relies on highly motivated, collaborative, and student-driven individuals.
What you'll do (responsibilities):
Design and develop science educational content (video scripts, assessments, and written materials) for middle and high school students
Ensure content is pedagogically sound, engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible for students
Write clear and measurable lesson objectives, and align teaching materials to meet objectives
Use technology, such as Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, and screencasting software
Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs
Continuously evaluate and refine content based on feedback and educational outcomes
Collaborate on special projects and assignments
➡️ Check out a day in the life of a Miaplaza Curriculum Developer!
You may be a good fit if you have (requirements):
A minimum of 2 years of full-time science teaching experience at the 9-12th grade level
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Science-related field or Education
Knowledge of the structure of an effective lesson
Familiarity with writing lesson objectives and aligning material to meet objectives
Ability to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate
Strong understanding of what makes a lesson engaging
Experience using technology to support instruction, including Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially written
Growth mindset and motivated by constructive feedback
Proven ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines
High motivation, a proactive attitude, and a tendency to seek opportunities for continuous improvement
High standards of integrity and transparency
Access to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connection
What makes you stand out (nice-to-haves):
You have an active teaching certification and/or you have completed professional development or training in curriculum design and pedagogy
You have hands-on experience designing and writing curriculum, including writing scripts for completely asynchronous video lessons
You have experience analyzing and transforming data into actionable goals that have positively impacted your students
You have experience with screencasting software or online instruction
Your own unique talents! Your background has given you a unique perspective and set of skills that might not be listed here but may still be transferable to this role. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we still strongly encourage you to apply.
Compensation & benefits:
The expected starting pay range is $28.47–$37.73 per hour. When working 40 hours per week year-round, this equates to an approximate annual pay range of $59,218–$78,478.
Miaplaza’s compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.
Compensation is evaluated twice per year, based on performance. Employee compensation is first and foremost determined by performance and impact.
Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy. Eligible employees can use PTO for all kinds of absences including: vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business. Full-time employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour for every 15 hours worked. Annually, this amounts to approximately 139 hours per year, or about 17 eight-hour days on average.
Parental leave, and other perks and benefits are also available.
We invite your family and friends to join our journey! All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.
➡️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!
What you’ll love about working at Miaplaza:
You'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative education solutions for children who learn in diverse ways.
Our 100% remote team can work from any productive location within or outside the U.S. (no travel required!)
We promote flexibility and encourage employees to shape their work environments and schedules around their lives!
You'll collaborate with colleagues on challenging and rewarding projects, and connect through community and culture events.
➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!
Schedule:
Curriculum Developers are expected to have 30-40 hours of availability each week on a year-round basis. This range of hours is designed to offer flexibility in your schedule, and there is ample work available! We consider anything over 30 hours a week to be full-time, so you would be eligible for all of our benefits!
What your schedule looks like is up to you! Morning person? Night owl? Somewhere in between? As long as you are meeting your deadlines and are available for weekly meetings with your supervisor and peers (generally during US business hours), we support the hours that work best for you.
Ready to apply?
Join our team at Miaplaza! Start by submitting your application and resume. Our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.
We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. As an equal-opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or arrest/conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Need accommodations during the application process? Simply let us know before your assessment. We'll work with you to provide any necessary adjustments, including alternate versions of the assessment or assignment based on your needs.
Links:
Miacademy: https://parents.miacademy.co/
Always Icecream: https://parents.always-icecream.com/
Clever Dragons: https://parents.clever-dragons.com/
MiaPrep: https://parents.miaprep.com/
MiaPrep Online High School: https://miaprep.com/online-school/
Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company: https://tinyurl.com/miaplaza-CEO-video/
Day in the life of Curriculum Developer Tik Tok: https://tinyurl.com/Mia-CD-2024
Careers page: https://careers.miaplaza.com/
Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.