[Remote] Contract Content Area Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Digital Promise is a global nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for learners through innovative educational solutions. The Contract Content Area Specialist will ensure that professional learning experiences are grounded in subject-matter accuracy and current instructional best practices, collaborating with learning designers to enhance educational content and strategies.ResponsibilitiesDisciplinary Expertise: Deep pedagogical and content knowledge in one or more core disciplines: Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, or Social StudiesTechnology Integration (TPACK): Strong understanding of how to thoughtfully integrate instructional technologies to amplify learning, deepen content mastery, and increase student engagementStandards Alignment: Experience evaluating and aligning educational content, curricula, and instructional strategies to current national and state standards (e.g., Common Core, NGSS, C3 Framework)Collaborative Development: Ability to partner closely with learning designers and facilitators to ensure content accuracy, academic rigor, and pedagogical soundness in all materials and professional learning sessionsSkillsDeep pedagogical and content knowledge in one or more core disciplines: Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, or Social StudiesStrong understanding of how to thoughtfully integrate instructional technologies to amplify learning, deepen content mastery, and increase student engagementExperience evaluating and aligning educational content, curricula, and instructional strategies to current national and state standards (e.g., Common Core, NGSS, C3 Framework)Ability to partner closely with learning designers and facilitators to ensure content accuracy, academic rigor, and pedagogical soundness in all materials and professional learning sessionsProficiency in relevant design tools and strong presentation skillsA strong commitment to working toward Digital Promise's mission and impact goalsAn interest in redesigning learning systems to better serve those who are historically and systemically excludedExperience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reachedBenefitsDigital Promise Global is a hybrid organization.The position is primarily working in a remote environment.Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat.Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.Company OverviewDigital Promise provides support to advance technologies that can transform teaching and learning. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.digitalpromise.org.