Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kindred Tutors is seeking a Curriculum Developer to research, design, and develop STEM-based standardized test preparation programs. The role includes evaluating competing programs, shaping course structures, and creating curriculum and educational content for SHSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation.
Responsibilities
- Research competing SHSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation programs, comparing curriculum structures, instructional hours, pricing, teaching methodologies, and learning resources
- Develop detailed curriculum proposals, syllabi, learning objectives, and instructional plans
- Research and recommend appropriate course lengths, session durations, weekly schedules, and instructional pacing
- Create original lesson plans, worksheets, practice questions, instructional presentations, homework assignments, and assessments
- Develop structured learning sequences that progressively build students' knowledge, problem-solving skills, and test-taking strategies
- Research effective instructional methods and incorporate evidence-based teaching practices into curriculum development
- Help develop and refine Kindred Tutors' engineering-based approach to standardized test preparation
- Contribute to educational website content, including course descriptions, program structures, learning outcomes, and instructional methodology
- Evaluate existing curriculum materials and recommend improvements based on academic rigor, clarity, and student learning needs
- Present research findings, curriculum proposals, and completed materials to the founder for review and feedback
- Independently manage curriculum development assignments, maintain organized documentation, and meet agreed-upon project deadlines
- Collaborate with other curriculum developers and team members to ensure consistency and quality across programs
Skills
- Strong academic background in STEM, education, curriculum development, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience tutoring, teaching, developing educational materials, or designing instructional programs
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate educational resources and make well-supported recommendations
- Ability to develop detailed lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and structured instructional materials
- Strong understanding of mathematics and analytical problem-solving
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects from initial research through completion
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable receiving feedback, refining work, and collaborating directly with the founder
- Interest in educational innovation, STEM education, and student-centered teaching
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar content development tools
- Experience with SHSAT, SAT, ACT, or other standardized test preparation
- Experience conducting competitor research or developing educational programs
- Familiarity with AI-assisted research and content development tools
- Examples of previous curriculum work, including syllabi, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, or instructional materials
Benefits
- Take ownership of meaningful curriculum development projects and help shape Kindred Tutors' SHSAT, SAT, and future test preparation programs.
- Gain hands-on experience evaluating educational programs, conducting competitor research, and developing evidence-based instructional recommendations.
- Work directly with the founder and gain experience across curriculum design, educational product development, and program strategy.
- Work remotely with a flexible schedule that accommodates your existing professional or academic commitments.
- Directly contribute to building rigorous, accessible, and student-centered STEM test preparation programs.
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