Associate Curriculum Developer, Ela (Digital)

Great Minds, a rapidly growing, mission driven Public Benefits Corporation (PBC) that develops high quality knowledge building curricula for grades PK-12, seeks an Associate Curriculum Developer to join the Humanities Team.

Company Profile

Great Minds brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our curricula, Wit & Wisdom®; Geodes; Eureka Math™; and PhD Science™ all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1100 people.

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Our Market Position

Great Minds’ Eureka Math™ is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka Math™ and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom® and PhD Science™, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Position Summary

The Associate Curriculum Developer supports the Digital ELA team at Great Minds by accurately interpreting and transferring curriculum content between formats (InCopy, PDF, internal content management systems, internal authoring systems, spreadsheets, etc.). The ideal candidate is able to manage a large volume of tasks efficiently and accurately and can quickly acquire deep knowledge of internal systems. The Associate Curriculum Developer is responsible for a variety of tasks related to digital content management, including manually transferring content from print files, performing quality control checks of resources added to the digital platform, and maintaining multiple resource trackers.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for a detail oriented, diligent, early-career individual with a passion for high-quality, knowledge building curriculum and the belief that every child is capable of greatness. While the work is remote and the ideal candidate works well independently, this is also a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Reports To

• Supervisor, Curriculum Development (Digital ELA)

Responsibilities

• Manage metadata spreadsheets
• Work with Content and Product Management to understand ideal digital format, display, organization of content, and communicate any roadblocks
• Support asset management of digital images
• Maintain and update relevant systems (e.g. Smartsheet, Slack, etc.) for solid documentation trails
• Update alt text trackers
• Maintain resource location trackers
• Review HTML and update styles accordingly
• Ensure daily/weekly deliverables are met on time and meet quality standards
• Perform quality control checks, ensuring correct content layout display
• Input required content into content management and authoring systems

Job requirements

Requirements

• Able to manage a large volume of tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce precise, error-free work while adhering to editorial guidelines and processes
• Demonstrated experience communicating well and working collaboratively within a team and across teams
• A strong working knowledge of and ability to work across varying file formats: InCopy, PDF, spreadsheets, HTML, XML
• A willingness to quickly learn proprietary digital systems
• Comfort with rich text editors
• Willingness to build upon the best practices established by the Humanities team, while possessing a spirit of inquiry about which practices need to change to align to the vision for the Humanities team
• Experience and the aptitude to maintain a positive attitude under tight timelines and with multiple competing priorities
• Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously without missing critical deadlines
• Proven track record demonstrating personal accountability, urgency, and persistence in completing high-quality work products, preferably in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Sound organizational habits necessary for successful goal setting, project management, collaborative decision making, deadline execution, and record keeping

Ideal Attributes

• Proficiency at both working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Commitment to collective authorship
• Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
• Highly collaborative with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy, tact, and integrity
• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness
• Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by classroom teachers
• Willingness to embrace a mindset that is receptive to the perspectives of others
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
• Ability to remain flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Willingness to bring a proactive problem-solving orientation to every task

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Status

• Full-time

Location

• Future travel (5%) may be required.
• Remote

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.