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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. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to the privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.   

Working in a home-based position, the social studies content developer is responsible for maintaining existing and developing new curriculum for grades K–12. Reporting to the Manager of Curriculum Development, the social studies content developer writes, reviews, and revises curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.  

Responsibilities 

Writes, reviews, and revises curriculum, instructional materials, multimedia, supplementary resources, and assessments  Create, update and maintain course documentation including course maps, learning objective frameworks, course metadata, and alignments  Demonstrate knowledge of state and national standards and National Standards for Quality Online Learning  Design and develop unit and lesson prototypes and proofs of concept  Proposes and effectively and responsibly implements new ways of developing content, including the use of generative AI  Lead subject matter experts and/or strategic partners to develop course enhancements in alignment to standards, including state-specific academic standards, WCAG 2.2AA accessibility standards, PVS authoring and style guides, and Pearson’s Global Content Policy  Has a measurable long-term impact on course performance and how it influences learner outcomes  Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders  Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management  Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum  Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features  Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area  Stay current on most recent online education and curriculum development subject area strategies, trends, and initiatives  Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred  Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience or curriculum development required, with virtual learning preferred  Deep understanding of K-12 social studies standards and how to develop aligned curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments  Exceptional writing skills  Experience working with a range of content areas and levels, from elementary to secondary education  Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented  Knowledge of education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems  Technologically 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 

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $65,000. 

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.