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K-5 Social Studies Curriculum Writer

$46K - $62K/yr

Write and adapt standards-aligned Social Studies curriculum for grades K-5. You'll create engaging lesson plans, assessments, and student materials that foster civic understanding and historical ...

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AP US History Tutor

Athens, GA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Bowie, MD · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Wilmington, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Conway, AR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Doral, FL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Arlington, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Columbia, SC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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AP US History Tutor

Harrisburg, PA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with AP US History curriculum across nine periods and common challenges such as managing extensive content chronology, writing effective DBQ ...

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How much do history curriculum writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for history curriculum writer in the United States is $26.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by History Curriculum Writers in this role?

History Curriculum Writers often face the challenge of balancing accuracy with age-appropriate content while ensuring materials align with state or national education standards. They must integrate diverse perspectives and address sensitive or complex historical events in a way that is both objective and engaging for learners. Collaboration is frequently required with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers, which means strong communication and adaptability are important for success. Managing deadlines and updates in response to new historical research or changes in standards can also be part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the History Curriculum Writer position, and why are they important?

A History Curriculum Writer should possess expertise in history and pedagogy, often supported by a degree in history, education, or a related field and experience in curriculum development. Familiarity with education standards, learning management systems, and curriculum design software is frequently required. Strong research skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are valuable soft skills for this position. These competencies are vital for creating engaging, accurate, and age-appropriate instructional materials that align with educational goals.

What is a History Curriculum Writer job?

A History Curriculum Writer develops educational materials, lesson plans, and instructional resources focused on history topics for schools, publishers, or educational organizations. They align content with academic standards, ensuring materials are accurate, engaging, and appropriate for various grade levels. This role requires strong research skills, knowledge of pedagogy, and the ability to present historical information in an accessible way.

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Infographic showing various History Curriculum Writer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,907 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Summer Curriculum Writer Social Studies

Proviso Township High Schools

Forest Park, IL

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Summer Curriculum Writer Social Studies

Goals:


- To ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high quality, equitable, and relevant instruction 

- To improve student achievement by developing a guaranteed and viable curriculum that is aligned with district priority learning standards and college and career readiness skills
- To provide curriculum writers with the opportunity to collaborate to write curriculum tools/supports that are tightly aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards and the district's adopted curriculum 

- To provide teachers of the same course a cohesive curriculum that aligned to the Proviso Instructional Framework. 

Description: 

Curriculum writers adhere to the given design criteria to develop a curriculum map, scope and sequence, and unit plans with a maximum unit length of 4 weeks. Unit plans may include assessments but are not required. 

Qualifications: 

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in the subject area of the curriculum writing project; e.g., English, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health; Drivers Ed; Spanish; etc.
  • Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing/instructional planning
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and OneDrive
  • Attention to detail and template formatting
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to feedback

  • Ability to self-monitor for accuracy and completion within prescribed time frames 

Requirements: 

  • Attend professional development related to effective curriculum writing
  • Curriculum projects will be comprised of up to 2 teachers from different schools.
  • Curriculum writers must create a work plan that outlines how and when the work will be accomplished and by whom. Writers may work at locations of their choice. Writing does not have to occur at school sites. Work plans must be submitted to District Administration after professional development is complete and before writing begins.
  • Writers will follow the design criteria of all district curriculum writing documents and use the templates provided by the district.
  • Curriculum writers will collaborate with teachers of the course for feedback on essential learning.
  • Curriculum writers will communicate with and respond to feedback provided by District Administration throughout the process to ensure all requirements are met.
  • Curriculum writers will post all curriculum work in a shared Word Document through OneDrive. Once approved, District Administration will post the curriculum on SharePoint.

  • Summer curriculum writing projects can begin as soon as selected individuals are approved by the Board.  Work should be completed by July 31, 2026. 

Compensation: 

Stipends will be processed after the project has been reviewed and approved by District Administration. Per the CBA, stipends* are as follows: 

Full project 2 semester course: $4820;  1 semester course: $2410

Revision project 2 semester course: $960; 1 semester course: $480 

*If the stipend is shared, it shall be split evenly among all writers of the project. 

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. World Civilizations= Full project, 2 semester course
  2. Civics= Full project, 1 semester course
  3. Black History = Full project, 1 semester course
  4. US History= Full project, 2 semester course
  5. IH/Honors World Civilizations= Full project, 2 semester course
  6. IH/Honors Civics= Full project, 1 semester course
  7. IH/Honors Black History= Full project, 1 semester course
  8. IH/Honors US History= Full project, 2 semester course 


 



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