What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, 3-12 History Content Design position at Success Academy?
We're redefining what's possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.
Job Description
Reporting to the Program Lead of 3-12 History, the Associate, 3-12 History Content Design will be a results-driven educator looking to use their rigorous academic knowledge and strong project management skills to design, write, and revise new and existing courses for history aligned to our pedagogical values and History program vision.
Key responsibilities include:
To plan and write a rigorous and relevant history curriculum as part of a multi-year history program centered on a rich, inquiry-based pedagogy in both Middle School and High School settings
To create all necessary lesson materials, lesson plans, and curricula for units of the course that are aligned to both the internal vision for History at Success Academy and the academic state of the field
To support curriculum content creation for other courses in our 3-12 History program
To work with school based faculty and leadership on training and implementing the curriculum
A successful applicant will have the following skills, characteristics, and values:
Demonstrated knowledge of History and expertise in a specific discipline (World history, American history, economics, politics, philosophy, etc.)
Extremely strong writing skills
Exceptional work ethic and ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
Talent in logistics and project management
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your candidacy. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed. (Note: While completing the online application your cover letter may be uploaded to the same screen where you will find the resume you uploaded earlier in the process.)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.
