Ello (We're hiring!) · 2 weeks ago
Contract Math Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Ello is a public benefit corporation focused on creating research-based learning experiences for children. They are seeking a contract Math Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design of their math curriculum, collaborating with various teams to shape instructional strategies and develop engaging digital learning activities.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEducation
Responsibilities
Develop and/or refine math scope and sequence aligned to early and elementary math learning (e.g., number sense, operations, geometry, measurement, problem-solving)
Make principled decisions about learning progressions, prerequisite skills, and conceptual development
Advise on grade-level expectations and how skills should build over time
Envision the types of activities, tasks, and practice opportunities that best support the math scope and sequence
Help translate math learning goals into engaging, developmentally appropriate digital experiences
Provide guidance on how math concepts can be taught through interaction, representation, feedback, and play
Collaborate with Ello’s team to explore how existing product features and activity formats could be leveraged or adapted for math
Creatively consult on new possibilities for math learning within Ello’s current constraints
Offer feedback on early concepts, prototypes, or content plans from an instructional lens
Partner with curriculum specialists, designers, and product managers to ensure math content is:
Instructionally sound
Age-appropriate
Feasible within the product
Communicate clearly and constructively with non-math specialists
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in math education, curriculum design, or learning science (especially early elementary or elementary math)
Experience designing or evaluating math scope and sequence or instructional frameworks
Strong understanding of conceptual math development, not just procedural skills
Ability to think creatively about how learning happens in digital environments
Experience working with AI tools such as LLMs and image generation tools
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (curriculum, product, design, engineering)
Comfortable working in a consulting / contract capacity with evolving needs
Preferred
Experience with edtech products, digital curriculum, or interactive learning tools
Familiarity with research-based math instruction (e.g., number sense development, representations, productive struggle)
Background in classroom teaching, coaching, or curriculum leadership
Portfolio of past work, if applicable
Experience adapting instruction to constraints while maintaining instructional integrity
Company
Ello (We're hiring!)
Building a 1:1 teacher was one of the original dreams of AI. It’s finally possible.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15.45MKey Investors
Goodwater CapitalAWS Impact Accelerator
2023-09-07Series A· $15M
2023-05-24Grant· $0.3M
2020-03-16Seed· $0.15M
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