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High School Math Curriculum Writer (part-time)

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Overview

Curricular writers at Ascend develop curricula or improve upon curricula that already exist and create or improve upon unit and benchmark assessments for the courses they create. Under the direction of the chief curriculum and instruction officer, the high school math curricular writer develops or improves upon a scope and sequence, unit guides, unit assessments and benchmark assessments for every course they create or improve. Curricular writers use Ascend specific templates to create a consistent bundle of materials for each Ascend course.

Why join Ascend Public Charter Schools?

Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,700 students in 15 schools across Brooklyn-New York's most populous borough. Our undertaking is to lead our students on a great intellectual adventure, provide them with an exceptional college-preparatory education, and place them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

We guide our students to think critically and independently and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. Even our school buildings are designed to reflect our high aspirations for teaching and learning and the notable accomplishments that occur within our walls.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes. Leading at Ascend means growing deeply in your career, expressing your voice, and playing a defining role in the future of your students, your school, and the Ascend network.

Ascend is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist (DEIA) community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Learn more about the Ascend approach by visiting our website .

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the chief curriculum and instruction officer, the high school math curricular writer will develop or improve upon a scope and sequence, pacing charts, unit guides, unit assessments, and benchmark assessments for every course they create or improve.

Specifically, the curricular writer will:
  • Transfer content from Ascend-created courses or open source materials into Ascend-created template bundles to ensure alignment across materials provided for each course offered at Ascend's high schools. The materials to be created include:
    • A scope and sequence outlining each unit in the course
    • Unit guides for each unit in the course
    • Unit assessments and benchmark assessments
  • In some cases, assessments may need to be reworked or created from scratch.

Staff and Reporting Relationships

The high school math curricular writer reports to the chief curriculum and instruction officer.

Qualifications

Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree, with an advanced degree strongly preferred
  • A sustained record of outstanding academic results in the subject he/she applies to create
  • Three or more years teaching experience with exceptional results in the subject he/she applies to create
  • A deep understanding of the Common Core standards
  • A broad familiarity with effective teaching practices
  • Exemplary curriculum and assessment writing skills
  • Expertise in subject area and research findings

Compensation

Ascend offers a competitive part-time role or consulting role.

Company

Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,500 students across 15 schools in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide our students an extraordinary education, placing them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

We guide our students to think critically and independently, and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. And we design our school buildings to reflect the incredible accomplishments that happen within their walls and our high aspirations for teaching and learning.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

Visit our website to learn more about the Ascend approach.

Company info
Website
Telephone
347 464 7600
Location
205 Rockaway Parkway
New York
New York
11212
US

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