[Remote] Specialist, Content Developer (Social Studies)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearson is a leading educational company focused on providing flexible work environments for its employees. The Content Developer is responsible for maintaining and developing curriculum in Social Studies for grades K–12, including writing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and assessments to enhance accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories
• Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum
• Contribute to Social Studies K-12 course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards
• Develop and revise Social Studies curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction
• Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features
• Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high-quality curricula and resources
• Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area
• Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives
• Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing standards-aligned K–12 social studies curriculum, including translating state standards into lesson-level objectives, instructional materials, and assessments
• Strong understanding of social studies content areas (e.g., history, civics, geography, economics) and ability to ensure accuracy, coherence, and grade-level appropriateness across units and lessons
• Experience applying instructional design best practices (e.g., scaffolding, inquiry-based learning, multimodal instruction) to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with editors, subject matter experts, and product teams while adhering to established quality standards, timelines, and curriculum guidelines
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office, HTML, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
• Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
• Must be able to successfully work independently and also as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
• Virtual learning preferred
• Curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) is a plus

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
• Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions
• We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law
• We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act
• If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]

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