ELA Curriculum Developer

About This Role

Developing rigorous, standards-aligned ELA curriculum and instructional materials for K-5 students is the core of this role. The position suits an experienced K-5 ELA Curriculum Developer with expertise in U.S. elementary ELA education, curriculum design, and educational content development, joining the academic team in Beijing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop K-5 ELA curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and U.S. ELA instructional practices
• Develop curriculum frameworks, learning objectives, lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments
• Align curriculum goals with assessment frameworks such as MAP Growth and i-Ready
• Select, create, adapt, and review Literary and Informational Texts for elementary students
• Develop high-quality reading and writing materials that balance academic rigor, developmental appropriateness, and instructional value
• Ensure curriculum content demonstrates clear skill progression and alignment with learning objectives
• Collaborate with curriculum, product, design, and academic teams to support curriculum implementation
• Provide academic feedback for teacher training and instructional material improvement

Requirements

• Experience teaching ELA to G1-G5 students and a strong understanding of U.S. elementary ELA curriculum
• Experience with curriculum design and development, with the ability to independently create lesson plans and instructional resources
• Strong English writing, editing, and text analysis skills
• Strong commitment to academic rigor, with the ability to balance instructional effectiveness and student engagement

Nice to have:

• Experience creating, developing, or reviewing educational content
• Experience with U.S. K-12 publishers, textbook development, or EdTech curriculum development
• Strong understanding of CCSS, MAP Growth, i-Ready, or U.S. state ELA assessments
• Bachelor -s or Master -s degree in related fields such as Literacy Education, Curriculum & Instruction, English Education, Creative Writing, English Literature, or related disciplines