Miaplaza is hiring a Secondary Science Curriculum Developer to join our mission-driven team. You will be responsible for producing immersive, engaging, and academically rigorous science learning materials for middle and high school students. This role focuses on designing pedagogically sound and accessible video scripts, assessments, and written content.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop science educational content, including video scripts, assessments, and written materials for middle and high school students.
- Ensure content is pedagogically sound, engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible.
- Write clear and measurable lesson objectives and align teaching materials to meet them.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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 them.
- 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 motivation 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.
Nice to Have
- An active teaching certification and/or professional development or training in curriculum design and pedagogy.
- Hands-on experience designing and writing curriculum, including scripts for completely asynchronous video lessons.
- Experience analyzing and transforming data into actionable goals that have positively impacted students.
- Experience with screencasting software or online instruction.
- Your own unique talents, perspective, and transferable skills.
Technical Stack
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Screencasting software
Team & Environment
You will work closely with other subject-matter experts, a production team, and an instructional coach.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $28.47–$37.73 per hour (approx. $59,218–$78,478 annually for 40 hours/week).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care.
- FSA and HSA.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- PTO (all-purpose time off) combining vacation and sick leave. 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 (approx. 139 hours/year).
- Parental leave.
- Free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.
Work Mode
This is a 100% remote position. You can work from any productive location within or outside the United States, shaping your work environment and schedule around your life.
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.
