ELAR Content Specialist (1099 Contractor)
Duration: August 2026 - March 2027 (with possibility to extend)
Time Commitment: Approximately 25–30 hours/week, averaging 25
Compensation: $40/hr
Project: ACT®
Contractors Needed: one
ABOUT US
CollegeSpring is the only national nonprofit providing teacher-led test prep during the school day, helping students impacted by poverty unlock greater options after high school. For 16 years, we’ve partnered with school districts and organizations across the country to help more than 100,000 primarily first generation, economically disadvantaged, BIPOC students unlock opportunity through increased scores on gateway tests like the SAT®, ACT®, and TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment). Today, we continue to expand by maximizing impact through larger district and nonprofit partnerships and harnessing the power of technology to better serve teachers and students.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking experienced ELA Content Specialists to join our curriculum development team on a contract basis. Contractors will create and refine high-quality, standards-aligned English Language Arts content, including lessons, passages, assessment items, and instructional materials, to support secondary students’ success on college-readiness and/or state-aligned assessments. This position is based remotely.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop original ELA instructional content, such as:
- Lessons (Google Slides)
- Assessment Items (Google Docs) - Create original passages, question stems, answer choices, and rationales
- Lesson scaffolds and differentiation
- Kahoot/Wayground activities
- Align all content to the established standards and assessment guidelines provided
- Revise content based on feedback from the curriculum team, proofreader, and QA reviewer
- Review and provide constructive feedback on content created by other team members
- Ensure that all materials are culturally relevant, inclusive, and free from bias
- Participate in a project kick-off and regular check-ins (1x/week or as needed)
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Deep understanding of secondary ELAR content
- Experience with college entrance exams (ACT®) or willingness to quickly learn
- Experience developing passages and assessment questions
- Strong project management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
- Experience with digital or adaptive learning platforms
- Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
- Experience working on cross-functional curriculum teams
- Ability to follow detailed design guidelines to maintain visual clarity and consistency
- Proficiency with Google Docs and Google Slides
- Familiarity with Monday.com
Requires deep secondary ELAR knowledge, assessment and curriculum development experience, project management, digital learning platform experience, culturally responsive pedagogy, and Google Docs and Slides proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- developing content
- aligning standards
- reviewing materials
Skills & Tools
Google Slides, Google Docs, Kahoot, Wayground, Monday.com
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Walnut Creek, California, United States
- Salary: USD 83,200 – 83,200 / year
- Languages: English
About CollegeSpring
A national nonprofit providing teacher-led test preparation to economically disadvantaged students. — Industry: Education