Curriculum Writer, ELA (Newcomer) - Contract

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description

Summary: Amplify is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Writer to help develop lesson and instructional content for newcomer students in K-8. Curriculum writers receive ongoing training in program pedagogy, content architecture, and instructional framework, and collaboratively develop engaging digital and print lessons and supports that bring these frameworks to life. Working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment, they produce consistent drafts, apply feedback, and ensure lessons meet the high quality customers expect from Amplify. We seek intellectually creative writers with strong content-writing experience and familiarity with digital educational tools who can design work that fosters deep reading, critical thinking, and idea development through writing, discussion, projects, and presentations. Ideal candidates value great texts, understand the needs and potential of middle school students, and thrive in collaborative, results-focused settings.

• This is a contract role expected to end February 2026.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Craft lessons that provide age-appropriate instruction for newcomer students. Lessons should:
• provide explicit instruction in basic interpersonal and social uses of English, with an emphasis on oral language.
• support acculturation to U.S. society, school, and the local community.
• Provide instruction in basic reading foundational skills for those students with low literacy in home language and/or gaps in prior schooling.
• Develop teacher guidance that supports teachers to facilitate activities effectively, and make confident instructional decisions, including leveraging students prior knowledge and home language
• Build instruction that authentically aligns to standards, supports ongoing practice with key areas of secondary literacy and progresses in meaningful, organic ways
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life.
• Work productively and collaboratively with content leads, editors, designers and producers within a cycle of drafting, reviewing feedback, and incorporating feedback to produce highly effective final lessons and stronger content moving forwards.
• Learn and work within new instructional platforms and work systems.
• Create standards’ correlations and other technical documents as needed.
• Maintain consistency of voice and adhering to program style, vision, and philosophy

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years elementary/secondary education-related experience with a strong background working with multilingual/English learners; a bachelors degree in English, Humanities or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience creating challenging and engaging lessons/curricula in a team environment
• Demonstrated writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong analytic reading and thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background that includes identifying, implementing and refining effective engagement and literacy instructional strategies in the classroom.
• Experience crafting curricula that integrates different genres, technologies, and media
• Graduate degree in a literature or education related field
• Experience teaching a diverse range of middle grade students
• Comfort with a range of technology
• Widely read, with strong reading and thinking skills

Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $40 - $50. Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected]. . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job