Job Title: Math and Professional Learning Content Writer, Grades 5-12
Hiring Range: $79,500 - $90,000 / year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote - U.S. location required
 

Department: Product Development
Reports To: Director, 5-12 Content
Travel: Infrequent

Job Posting Close: Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Please do not include a cover letter with your application.

About Us

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) is dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. As a problem-based curriculum developer, we foster equity and deep understanding in math education through high-quality materials and professional learning. Our collaborative and mission-driven environment supports innovative thinkers who are passionate about transforming math education.

Position Overview

Please note: the internal job title for this role is Specialist, Content. This particular opening focuses on finding someone with mathematical expertise with grades 5–12.

The Specialist, Content works in close collaboration with the IM Content team to update, maintain, and create curriculum and professional learning materials. This role will assist in updating materials and creating new products that are aligned with feature requirements determined via product discovery. The role directly supports teachers and students by ensuring our materials are engaging, equitable, and grounded in problem-based learning. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing IM’s content strategy by supporting the development of IM curricula and professional learning materials.
• Review feedback on curriculum and PL products and use it to inform revision.
• Collaborate and plan for new product components.
• Write, review, and revise new product components to better align with established design principles, style guides, product feedback, and educational shifts.
• Collaborate with the team on project planning, product design, work processes, and problem-solving.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• At least 3 years of working with mathematics content, (TK-6, 4-9, or 5-12), including knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Progressions Documents.
• At least 2 years of experience facilitating professional learning for elementary school, middle school, or high school educators.
• At least 2 years of experience writing professional learning workshops and materials for elementary school, middle school, or high school math educators.
• At least 2 years of experience designing problem-based curriculum materials.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Expertise in at least one of the following specific domains:
  • Learning Models (Centers, Workshops, PBL, Co-teaching, etc.)
  • Early Education: Understanding the developmental needs to support educators and students from PreK to 2nd grade.
  • Elementary Education: Understanding the developmental needs to support educators and students within lower and upper elementary grades.
  • Secondary Education: Understanding approaches for integrated versus traditional math curriculum pathways; accelerated approaches for all learners
  • Alignment & Transition: Understanding of the approaches to support vertical alignment within grade bands as well as horizontal alignment around depth and complexity of both PL and curricular content
  • Enhancing Access & Equity: Expertise in authentic integration of culturally responsive and sustaining educational practices, universal design learning, multilingual learner supports, etc.- within professional learning and curricular products
  • Learning Environments: Designing curricular and professional learning experiences that can span dynamic settings such as: asynchronous, in-person, virtual, social media, etc. 
  • Facilitating the learning of coaches, instructional leaders, and other school leaders
  • Integrations: Ability to integrate cross-curricular and tech based learning within math curriculum and professional development.
• Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Preferred

• Experience in schools supporting the use of IM K–12 Math or the implementation of problem-based instruction – with students, teachers, and instructional leaders.
• Familiar with the purpose, design and implementation of common instructional routines and Math Language Routines, such as Number Talks, Notice and Wonder, and Co-Craft Questions

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Illustrative Mathematics welcomes applicant use of AI as a tool for preparation - such as researching, organizing ideas, or refining their resume and cover letter. However, we kindly ask that AI not be used to create original content related to the performance-based parts of our recruitment process, such as application question responses, interviews, and the completion of performance tasks. It is important to us that those reflect your own authentic perspective, ideas, and experiences. We are excited to get to know the real you and believe your genuine voice is your greatest strength.

What We Value

At IM, we are committed to making a lasting impact through our work. We value a supportive, mission-driven culture where our shared purpose guides us. We take responsibility for the quality and impact of our work. We build trust through meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and inclusive collaboration. We embrace change, creativity, and continuous learning to meet evolving needs.

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a robust and wide array of benefits to our employees. Here are the highlights:

• Fully remote work environment. Everyone works from home!
• Flexible work schedules within our Monday-Friday work week.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Closed for 10 company-recognized holidays, plus Winter Break.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Three medical insurance plans to choose from, plus dental and vision plans.
  • Employer-paid Life & AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life & AD&D
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans are available.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a matching employer contribution after 90 days of employment. 
  • Allowances for internet, phone, wellness, and professional development expenses.

Please complete all areas that are indicated as required (*) on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Illustrative Mathematics is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not discriminate against any applicant, candidate, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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