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Elementary Curriculum Writing Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

$57K - $87K/yr

Has fluency in target language required (both written and spoken). Integrates classroom content ... Uses the elementary curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities using the ...

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with elementary writing standards and common challenges such as organizing ideas coherently, generating writing content, and applying spelling ...

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How much do elementary curriculum writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for elementary curriculum writing in Virginia is $26.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.16 and $32.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is elementary curriculum writing?

An Elementary Curriculum Writing job involves designing, developing, and revising instructional materials and lesson plans for elementary school students. Curriculum writers ensure that content aligns with educational standards, meets student learning objectives, and incorporates engaging teaching strategies. They may collaborate with educators and administrators to create effective learning experiences. This role requires a strong understanding of child development, subject matter expertise, and knowledge of best teaching practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in elementary curriculum writing?

Success in Elementary Curriculum Writing requires a solid background in elementary education, strong knowledge of instructional design, and often a teaching certification or educational degree. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), curriculum mapping software, and state education standards is highly beneficial. Creativity, strong collaboration, and attention to detail are key soft skills for developing engaging and effective curriculum materials. These competencies are essential for producing comprehensive curricula that enhance student learning outcomes and align with current educational requirements.

What does an elementary curriculum writer do?

Elementary Curriculum Writers typically spend their days designing lesson plans, aligning content with educational standards, and reviewing or revising instructional materials. They frequently collaborate with teachers, subject matter experts, and administrators to ensure curricula are age-appropriate and effective. Regular tasks may also include researching educational trends, attending planning meetings, and incorporating feedback from pilot classrooms. This collaborative and detail-oriented work helps ensure the curriculum is both engaging for students and easy for educators to implement.

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Infographic showing various Elementary Curriculum Writing job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,427 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

$57K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us.General Description:Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific VDOE Foreign Language standards, the ACTFL framework and objectives established by CCPS. Teaches elementary content in two languages and integrate the teaching of content area. Has fluency in target language required (both written and spoken). Integrates classroom content into daily lesson plans. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. Exposes and engages students with specified world language literature, history and culture of the target language. Provides instruction in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the world language, as well as other content areas using the target language 100% of the time. Is familiar with or is willing to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum. Integrates students' use of technology as appropriate.Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Plans and delivers world language curriculum content to students.

  • Plans, teaches and assesses.

  • Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

  • Uses the elementary curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities using the target language

  • Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

  • Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

  • Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.

  • Communicates regularly with parents.

  • Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.

  • Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

  • Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional PBL activities

  • Engages in the planning and delivery of language specific district events throughout the school year

  • Participates in district professional development and curriculum design

  • Promotes authentic student experiences by engaging with school partnerships abroad

  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:

NA

Report Preparation:

NA

Equipment Operation:

Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine

Contacts:

Teachers, regular classroom and instructional assistants - daily, Building Administrator and parents - regularly

Work Direction:

NA

Supervision:

NA

Decision Making:

Performs majority of functions independently.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

NA


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to lift, support, handle or feel objects, tools, equipment and/or controls; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed is a public school. The noise level is moderate.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Additional Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license. Specific world language endorsement required.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

  • State Police Criminal History Investigation

  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$57,226.69 - $87,774.05

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.