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Think Academy U.SK–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer
Think Academy U.S, a rapidly expanding educational technology company, is hiring a remote, full-time K–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer . The organization designs accessible and engaging learning…
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Think Academy U.S, a rapidly expanding educational technology company, is hiring a remote, full-time K–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer . The organization designs accessible and engaging learning experiences for K–12 students globally to foster confidence, curiosity, and a passion for study. This position is well-suited for an educator with direct elementary teaching experience in the United States who wants to transition knowledge into online course design and product development. The person…
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Think Academy U.S, a rapidly expanding educational technology company, is hiring a remote, full-time K–G5 ELA Curriculum Developer. The organization designs accessible and engaging learning experiences for K–12 students globally to foster confidence, curiosity, and a passion for study. This position is well-suited for an educator with direct elementary teaching experience in the United States who wants to transition knowledge into online course design and product development.
The person in this role will build curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and skill progressions targeted at young learners. Responsibilities include creating rigorous online small-group lessons, choosing appropriate literary and informational texts, aligning materials with standardized evaluations such as i-Ready and MAP Growth, and analyzing classroom feedback to refine instructional quality. Working hours span Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Design ELA curriculum frameworks, learning objectives, skill progressions, and lesson plans aligned with CCSS and instructional methods
- Develop online small-group lessons focused on reading-to-writing integration, student practice, and measurable outcomes
- Select, adapt, and review literary and informational texts alongside mentor texts to support literacy objectives
- Build reading and writing materials, instructional activities, and assessments appropriate for elementary classrooms
- Align the curriculum with MAP Growth, i-Ready, and state-level ELA evaluations
- Communicate design principles and strategies to teachers and analyze classroom feedback to improve lesson design
Requirements
- U.S. elementary school teaching experience, ideally within Grades 1 through 5
- Demonstrated ability to independently design structured ELA curricula and lessons for online or small-group environments
- Expertise in reading comprehension, writing instruction, literacy progressions, and reading-to-writing integration
- Proficiency in selecting and analyzing texts to translate author's craft into student activities
- Excellent professional written English skills for creating, editing, and evaluating curriculum materials
- Familiarity with CCSS and assessment frameworks including MAP Growth, i-Ready, and state evaluations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, English, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
- Prior background working with U.S. K–12 publishers, textbook creation, or EdTech curriculum development
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan participation
- Paid time off
- Chances to collaborate with international teams on global initiatives
- Defined career advancement paths moving toward user acquisition and marketing leadership
- Mentorship and ownership opportunities within an education-focused environment
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting lists the position as remote, though candidates who are willing to relocate to Beijing are given preference.
What is the salary and bonus structure?
The annual pay range is $73,000 to $81,000, and it includes a target annual bonus equivalent to between 1 and 2.5 months of base salary.
What are the working hours?
The working hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What educational background is required?
A bachelor's degree or higher in Education, English, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field is required.
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