STEM Curriculum Designer (Remote)
Atlanta, GA
School Faculty /
Remote
About Sora Schools:
Our mission is simple: build the replacement for the broken U.S. education system. No compromises, no reform. Most schools continue to do the same things they’ve always done: making students memorize content, test them, score them, and rank them. Unsurprisingly, students are losing their creativity and motivation, and are utterly unprepared to succeed in the real world. In our virtual program, middle and high school students work on passion-based projects that they get to create and take wherever they wish. They don’t attend lecture-based classes or read old textbooks — they’re building video games, writing fantasy novels, conducting scientific research, and more! We connect them with industry mentors to expose them to new careers and fields of study. Students learn not only the full breadth of academic subjects but also important soft skills and subjects such as financial literacy, philosophy, and more. Our school is organized in small, tight-knit cohorts so every group of students and faculty can feel close and engaged in their community. We’ve embarked on our journey to accelerate students toward their wildest dreams. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Job Description:
We seek a curriculum designer who has a passion for needs analysis and problem solving to craft learning experiences to support our students and faculty. This is an opportunity to do things differently and enable Sora to provide better experiences, better learning, and better outcomes for our students. The right candidate will enjoy and thrive while working in a fast paced and fluid environment while creating, executing, and measuring solutions.
Compensation and Location:
The starting salary for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 DOE
This is a fully remote role. To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.
Application Instructions:
If you would like to apply, please submit the required materials. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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What You’ll Do
- Work as a significant collaborator across curriculum, faculty, and product teams to design and create engaging learning activities based on the Sora model and aligned to curriculum
- Drive the collaborative process to design and create compelling experiences based on Sora model and aligned to curriculum
- Act as a thought leader across teams to ensure content to optimizes learning and aligns to Sora philosophy
- Drives and collaborates on the redesign current content to ensure alignment, rigor, and optimization
- Teach one expedition per 6-week cycle to stay connected to the Sora learning communityResearch trends in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment and propose STEM-specific and school-wide innovations
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of progressive education and inquiry based pedagogy
- Familiarity with competency based education and mastery learning
- Familiarity with design thinking
- Curriculum and lesson planning skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and simultaneous deadlines
Working at Sora Schools:
Sora offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with colleagues who deeply care about our mission. We’re fully remote with members living around the world and believe in flexibility to ensure we can all live a full life. We offer full healthcare benefits, a 401k with company matching, stock options, as well as professional development opportunities, and a work-from-home stipend.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sora Schools is an equal-opportunity employer that is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only reflects our values but also enriches our ability to do our work.
Accommodation Request:
Please let your Sora contact know if you would like to request reasonable accommodations during your application or interviewing process.
Background Check:
All full-time team members are required to go through a background screening prior to employment upon hire. Additionally, if you are based in the U.S., we are required to complete an I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. We participate in E-Verify.
