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Wayfinder · 1 month ago

Curriculum Designer (Tier 2 & Tier 3) - Contractor

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

Wayfinder is a curriculum company focused on future-readiness education, aiming to create meaningful and purpose-driven learning experiences. They are seeking a Contract Curriculum Designer to develop research-based collections addressing behavioral and social-emotional challenges for students in grades PK-12, directly impacting how schools support students with intensive needs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Design and write Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum collections aligned to Wayfinder's instructional design principles and MTSS frameworks

Develop lessons that are age-appropriate across PK-12 grade bands, with clear objectives, step-by-step facilitation guides, and accompanying student-facing resources including worksheets

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with Wayfinder's existing platform and pedagogy

Conduct iterative revisions based on internal feedback and pilot testing with educators

Deliver polished, implementation-ready curriculum materials by project deadlines

Qualification

Curriculum designSocial-emotional learningBehavioral supportsMTSS frameworksExceptional writing skills

Required

Background in education, curriculum design, counseling, psychology, or related field

Demonstrated experience writing or designing curriculum, ideally for social-emotional learning, behavioral supports, or MTSS contexts

Strong understanding of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and strategies to support students with behavioral challenges

Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging, clear, and teacher-friendly materials

Comfort working independently as a contractor while collaborating with a cross-functional team

Preferred

Experience in K-12 education

Familiarity with social-emotional learning frameworks

Experience with MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)

Benefits

Contract role (remote, U.S.-based preferred)

Anticipated duration: 3-5 months, with potential for extension

Pay: Negotiable, commensurate with experience

Company

Wayfinder

Wayfinder, developed at the Stanford University d.school, offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that equips students with essential future-ready skills.

Founded in 2015