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NewGlobe · 6 days ago

Content Writer, Math and Science, Instructional Design

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

NewGlobe is dedicated to transforming public education systems to ensure all children have access to quality education. The elementary maths content writer will improve existing instructional materials and develop new course modules that meet unique government objectives, all while ensuring content is effective and culturally appropriate.

Education Management

Hiring Manager

Truphena Owiti

Responsibilities

Improve existing instructional materials for our global maths course using pupil performance data and lesson observations

Develop new context-specific course modules that meet unique government objectives not covered by our global course. This entails analyzing government syllabi and textbooks, designing the modules’ scope and sequence, and scripting lesson plans that teach the content in an effective, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate manner

Publish printed classroom materials to aid in math instruction

Qualification

Instructional designContent writingData-informed decision makingTeaching experienceLesson planningOrganizational skillsCuriosityCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Two to five years of teaching experience in an elementary or middle school math / science

Experience in writing unit and lesson plans

Experience in data-informed decision making

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, science or education

Ability to explain new concepts simply, clearly, and concisely in writing

Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

Ability to learn new content, systems, and processes quickly and independently

Strong command of English grammar and writing conventions

Ability to communicate clearly and positively, both verbally and in writing

Commitment to pragmatism and flexibility – finding and doing what works for pupils and teachers in the contexts we work in – rather than ideological commitment to specific ideas about teaching and learning

Curiosity and deep interest in learning new things in all aspects of our work

Comfort with the idea of writing scripts for teachers to teach from