Elementary Science Curriculum Writer
Gallopade International, Inc. is actively seeking an experienced and innovative Elementary Science Curriculum Writer to join our established curriculum development team as a contract writer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your existing expertise in education while contributing to the creation of best-in-class three-dimensional science curriculum materials that effectively teach students across grades K-5, with a focus on K-2. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with seasoned educators, curriculum specialists, and subject-matter experts to develop high-quality educational materials that make a meaningful impact in classrooms nationwide.
Role Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Writing
- Design and develop effective K-5 curriculum materials that align precisely with state or national standards, incorporating the principles of three-dimensional learning
- Design and develop comprehensive lesson plans that align with state standards, ensuring they are engaging and accessible for diverse learners
- Unpack state science standards and apply instructional strategies to address all elements of the unpacked standard
- Write and self-edit student and teacher curriculum materials, assessments, and interactive activities that foster critical thinking and collaboration
- Create curriculum materials that contain accurate, easy-to-use, and understandable content for teachers and students, and are effective at helping to achieve learning goals
- Conduct research and participate in professional development on current educational trends, best practices, and subject-specific content to inform curriculum development
- Collaborate with teachers and educational stakeholders to gather feedback and refine curricula based on real classroom experiences
- Create and maintain necessary project tracking documentation, frameworks, and alignments
- Use AI responsibly to aid in creating materials according to company policies, including necessary documentation of AI use
- Complete other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or a related field. A master’s degree is strongly preferred
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in K-2 curriculum writing
- Experience working in the educational publishing industry with an understanding of publishing timelines, quality standards, and market demands
- 3-5 years of K-2 classroom teaching experience required
- Evidence of successful student outcomes and assessment implementation
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of NGSS standards interpretation and implementation in classroom settings is preferred
- Proficiency with educational technology platforms and digital tools commonly used in curriculum development, assessment delivery, and data analysis
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively across elementary grade levels and audiences
Professional Skills
- Demonstrated passion for elementary science education
- Strong understanding of pedagogical theories and practices, including differentiated instruction and assessment strategies
- Strong collaborative skills with experience working effectively in team-based environments
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting quality standards
- Excellent organizational skills with experience in project tracking and deadline management.
- Able to consistently apply writing guidelines and standards adopted by the curriculum writing team
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Please add a brief paragraph to your submission explaining why you are so passionate about K-5 science education.
About Us
Gallopade International, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of more than 10,000 educational products on social studies, science, and reading. Founded by author Carole Marsh in 1979, Gallopade is a second-generation family-run business focused on providing high-quality print and digital instructional materials. For more than 40 years, Gallopade has been partnering with educators to provide resources that are fun, educational, and effective.
Gallopade is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Question(s):
- What is the maximum number of hours per week that you are available to devote to contract work?
- Would you be regularly available during daytime hours for conference calls and responding to direct messages?
- Which type of teaching experience most closely matches your most recent minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching?
Distance education
Special Needs
Gifted/Talented
ELL/ELD
Alternative education
Charter/Private school
Public school
- Are you interested in full-time work when the current project is finished, if it was an option?
- How many years have you been out of the K-2 classroom as a teacher or are you still teaching in the classroom?
- Rate your level of science expertise for the grades that you taught. 0-10 (0 being I don’t know any science to 10, I’m a science expert relative to my peers)
- Do you live in a state that uses the Next Generation Science Standards for its state science standards?
- What is your desired hourly rate for this contract position?
Work Location: Remote
