Company: Enlightium.ai

Location: Remote

Position Type: Contract/Freelance

Compensation: $5,000 per full-year course.

Are you a passionate and experienced Christian educator with a clear understanding of the biblical worldview? Do you have a knack for crafting engaging and effective curriculum? If so, we invite you to join our team at Enlightium.ai and play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of 8th-grade students as we work on expanding the curriculum. Enlightium.ai is a sister company of Enlightium Academy (EA) and was formed in 2021 as a contracting agency to support private Christian schools.

Company Culture & Mission

Enlightium Academy (Enlightium) is based out of downtown Spokane, WA with a remote workforce nationwide. Enlightium is a leading Christian education provider for online and homeschooled students in the K-12 market as well as co-op schools. Thousands of students across the country and around the world have used our program (see an interactive map of our reach: https://www.enlightiumacademy.com/current-families/student-interactive-map). This is a fast-growing and exciting company that delivers cutting-edge, technology-powered solutions to families across the country and around the world. At Enlightium, we value collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and personal/professional development. Enlightium has a welcoming environment that encourages growth by allowing employees to learn and by providing opportunities to improve. Our employees enjoy a family-like environment that provides autonomy and the freedom to give feedback to leadership.

The heart of the mission at Enlightium Academy is to bring glory to God in all we do, serve Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, and share the gospel with Enlightium students through our Bible-based curriculum and Christian teachers. This mission is the basis for our educational philosophy, as articulated in our motto and Bible verse, “Driven to make a difference in hearts and minds”, and “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16. We accomplish this through promoting Christ-like character, providing our students with a high standard of education, being a loving and supportive community for our students and families, and encouraging students to pursue their individual God-given passions and interests.

Job Description:

As an 8th-grade Curriculum Writer at Enlightium.ai, you'll have the opportunity to develop a biblically grounded asynchronous math curriculum for online usage. You will be responsible for developing engaging, age-appropriate content that aligns with our educational mission, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and our partner school's unique Expected Student Outcomes (ESOs). Our aim is to create courses that foster both creative and critical thinking through the thoughtful presentation and exploration of mathematical concepts. We desire for students to truly master the standards by actively engaging with the material—analyzing, questioning, and applying concepts—rather than passively consuming content. Additionally, we utilize AI tools to enhance the curriculum development process.

Responsibilities:

1. Create a full-year asynchronous curriculum for 8th-grade students
2. Ensure biblical presuppositions ground and guide the curriculum to foster character development and spiritual growth
3. Ensure alignment of the curriculum with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards
4. Incorporate our partner school's unique Expected Student Outcomes (ESOs) into the curriculum
5. Collaborate with AI tools and technologies to enhance the development and delivery of curriculum materials
6. Develop assessments and projects to support effective teaching and learning
7. Design interactive components (digital and non-digital) that promote active student engagement with content, avoiding passive consumption and encouraging thoughtful participation and productive struggle
8. Collaborate with the Curriculum Director and other team members to ensure alignment with educational goals and standards.
9. Create the course from start to finish within approximately three months after the onboarding process and initial training are complete
10. Embrace and encourage ongoing, constructive feedback with an optimistic, receptive, and collaborative attitude
11. Utilize multiple software tools for collaboration and organization (e.g. Google Suite, Asana, etc.)

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
2. Proven experience in curriculum development and best practices, preferably for 8th grade math
3. Experience as a committed Christian educator
4. An understanding of the Protestant biblical worldview
5. Strong understanding of Christian values and their priority in an educational context
6. Excellent writing and editing skills
7. Proficiency in research and staying up-to-date with educational best practices
8. Willingness and ability to collaborate with AI tools and technologies to enhance curriculum development
9. Experience with Canvas LMS,.
10. Attention to detail and organizational skills
11. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents to the Indeed job post.

1. Your updated resume/curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your approach to integrating Christian values into education
3. Samples of your previous curriculum development work

At Enlightium.ai, we are dedicated to promoting quality, holistic education from a biblical foundation. Join us in this important mission and help shape the future of our young learners, harnessing the power of AI to enhance their educational experience.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 per month

Education:

1. Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

1. Curriculum Writing: 2 years (Required)
2. Middle School Math Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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