Pearson · 2 weeks ago
Specialist, Social Studies Content Developer (Early Elementary, K–2)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $68K/yr
3+ years expPearson is a leading education company seeking a Social Studies Content Developer for early elementary grades K–2. The role focuses on developing engaging and standards-aligned digital learning experiences, ensuring instructional quality and alignment across the K–12 Social Studies curriculum.
Digital MediaEducationBooksEdTechHigher Education
Responsibilities
Develop detailed course maps that translate scope and sequence documentation into PVS instructional architecture
Deconstruct state and national standards into lesson-level learning objectives that reflect appropriate cognitive demand for K–2 learners
Identify gaps between source materials and required standards; propose and document gap-filling strategies
Determine appropriate distribution of standards across lessons, ensuring balanced coverage without overloading or omission
Design and develop lesson-level content, including learning objects, instructional sequences, and student-facing activities
Write clear, student-facing instructional content that is age-appropriate, engaging, and accessible for early learners
Apply multimodal design principles (e.g., visuals, audio, interactivity) to support emerging readers and diverse learners
Ensure alignment between learning objectives, instructional content, and assessment opportunities within each lesson
Develop and review formative and summative assessments aligned to lesson objectives
Ensure assessments accurately measure intended knowledge and skills without introducing unnecessary barriers (e.g., excessive reading complexity)
Design student activities that promote engagement, inquiry, and application of social studies concepts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Social Studies, or related field
Demonstrated experience developing standards-aligned social studies curriculum
Strong understanding of early elementary social studies concepts (civics, community, geography, introductory history)
Ability to break down standards into precise, lesson-level objectives
Strong attention to detail in content accuracy, alignment, and instructional coherence
Ability to identify quality issues and provide clear, actionable feedback
Strong written communication skills, particularly for student-facing content
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfort working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
Preferred
2+ years of K–2 classroom teaching experience strongly preferred
3+ years of curriculum development experience, preferably in digital or virtual learning environments
Company
Pearson
Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$471.31M2026-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $471.31M
1969-08-13IPO
Leadership Team
Omar Abbosh
Chief Executive Officer
Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
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