Educators Rising is seeking experienced and passionate education professionals to join our pool of curriculum writer consultants. We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation in curriculum development and instructional design, who have a commitment to empowering future educators. Consultants will participate in an orientation to become proficient in the Educators Rising Curriculum Standards and frameworks. Upon successful completion, they will join a pool of consultants eligible for project-based work as it may become available related to their demonstrated areas of expertise and experience, including lesson writing, resource development, and/or assessment creation.
Subject matter experts are needed in the following areas: High Leverage Teaching Practices, Classroom Management, Assessment Development, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Multilingual Education, Career & Technical Education, Education Administration, and Education Technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Potential projects may include the following:
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development of high-quality, engaging, and standards-aligned curriculum materials.
- Resource Creation: Develop supplementary resources such as handouts, worksheets, and digital tools to support curriculum implementation.
- Assessment Design: Create formative and summative assessments to measure student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Curriculum Standards Proficiency: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Educators Rising Curriculum Standards and frameworks.
- Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team to achieve project goals and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum with a strong preference toward graduate level experience in education, curriculum and instruction, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
- Proven experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and/or assessment creation.
- Strong understanding of educational standards and frameworks, content, and pedagogical knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in technology tools for curriculum development and collaboration; Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel).
- Those with experience teaching the Educators Rising Curriculum is a plus.
COMPENSATION:
This is a contract position with PDK International starting at $40 per hour for project-based work. Hours will vary based on assigned projects.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your resume and cover letter will serve as your application; in your cover letter, please detail your specialty areas.
To be considered for this role, submit your resume, and cover letter to hr@pdkintl.org with the subject line: Curriculum Writer Consultant. Deviation from this subject line will cause a delay in the processing of your application. In your cover letter, please detail your compensation needs. Deadline for first round applications is 9/30/2025.
Applicants that are selected to move forward in the process will be asked to participate in a 1-hour group interview and to complete a performance task to be considered for the Curriculum Writer contract position.
Note: This is a pool-based position. Successful candidates will be considered for project-based work as opportunities arise.
About PDK International:
Established in 1906, PDK International supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice. Through our core values of community, leadership, service, optimism, and excellence, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching and learning to ensure that every student has a high-quality education. Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.
