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WGBH

STEM Curriculum Specialist

Boston, MA

$59.20K - $75K/yr

JOB OVERVIEW GBH Education seeks an experienced, dynamic, tech-savvy science curriculum specialist with high school and/or middle school teaching and curriculum writing experience. This is a one-year ...

CodeHS

Curriculum Developer, High School

Chicago, IL

$70K - $85K/yr

Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach. About the Role We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to ...

Codehs

Curriculum Developer, High School

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach. About the Role We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to ...

Codehs

Curriculum Specialist, High School

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach. About the role As a Curriculum Specialist at CodeHS, you'll help support the ...

Codehs

Curriculum Developer, K-8

Chicago, IL · On-site

$67K - $75K/yr

Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach. About the role We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Curriculum Developer to ...

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How much do science curriculum writer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for science 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 Does a Science Curriculum Writer Do?

As a science curriculum writer, you design and develop the materials and instruction guides necessary to teach scientific concepts to students. Science curriculum writers often specialize in specific areas, such as biology or geology, and may also lead instructor training sessions and provide personalized feedback to teachers while preparing them for each class. Many science curriculum writers work with school districts or private teacher resource companies, especially for the K-12 range; college professors often help develop teaching materials, in part because they may have more training than curriculum writers, so this job is not as common for higher education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Science Curriculum Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Science Curriculum Writer, you need a solid background in science education, curriculum design, and subject matter expertise, generally supported by a degree in science or education. Familiarity with educational standards (such as NGSS), instructional design software, and digital content management systems is typically required. Exceptional written communication, creativity, and collaboration skills help you develop engaging and accessible materials for diverse learners. These skills ensure that curricula are accurate, effective, and aligned with educational goals, leading to successful teaching and learning outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by Science Curriculum Writers when aligning content with educational standards?

Science Curriculum Writers often encounter the challenge of balancing comprehensive scientific content with the specific requirements of state or national educational standards. Ensuring that lessons remain engaging and accessible for students of varying abilities, while meeting assessment criteria, can be demanding. Additionally, keeping curriculum materials up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries and pedagogical best practices requires ongoing research and collaboration with educators and subject matter experts.

What is the difference between Science Curriculum Writer vs Science Content Developer?

AspectScience Curriculum WriterScience Content Developer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Education, Science, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Science, Education, or related field
Work EnvironmentEducational publishing, school districts, online education platformsEducational publishing, e-learning companies, science media
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, publishers, edtech companiesPublishers, media companies, edtech firms

Both roles involve creating science content, but Science Curriculum Writers focus on developing comprehensive curricula for educational settings, while Science Content Developers create specific science materials, articles, or multimedia content. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and application.

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Infographic showing various Science Curriculum Writer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,907 per year, or $26.9 per hour.
District Curriculum Facilitator K-12 Science - Certified

District Curriculum Facilitator K-12 Science - Certified

Kirkwood School District

Kirkwood, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Kirkwood School District rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 538 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/District/Content Facilitator
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
Administrative Services Center (ASC)
Date Available:
07/01/2026
District Curriculum Facilitator K-12 Science - Certified
The Kirkwood School District is hiring a Curriculum Facilitator to support K-12 Science department for the 2026/2027 school year.
  • Organizes, coordinates, develops and implements the district's K-12 Science curriculum at the primary, intermediate, and secondary levels.
  • Essential skills: establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff, and community. Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work. Able to give and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Remains calm, uses good judgment, and thinks quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations. Ability to make responsible decisions on behalf of the students, staff, and community. Diffuses stressful situations with others. Makes a considerable contribution towards establishing positive relationships in all interactions. Positively develops cooperation of others. Consistently exceeds expectations in response to requests. Encourages teamwork and places the success of the team above individual gain.
  • Facilitators work with principals to support instructional leadership, and they work with teachers to support and assist the delivery of curriculum, instruction, and assessments through staff development, data analysis, model teaching, resource attainment, and curriculum/ assessment writing and development. Facilitators are energized by the broad scope and multi-faceted demands of instructional support and leadership.
  • Responsibilities of facilitators include writing curriculum, writing assessments, training teachers, gathering data, analyzing data, selecting instructional materials, having current knowledge of content issues/trends, knowing differentiated instructional strategies for various grade levels, maintaining a network with other curriculum experts throughout the metropolitan area and state, looking for connections among and between content areas.
  • Missouri state teaching certificate required. Ability to interpret test results and reports. Reliable transportation is necessary to travel between district buildings. Minimum qualifications require evidence of five years relevant teaching experience, leadership roles with adults, extended learning beyond teacher certification, content expertise, competencies using differentiated instructional strategies, competencies using culturally relevant instructional strategies, curriculum writing, assessment construction, data driven decision-making, closing the achievement gap among subgroups of students.
  • Lead and support New Teacher Orientation
  • Full-time position, teacher salary schedule with additional summer contract for 28 days.

This position includes an extended contract of 28 additional days.
This is a full-time, certified position, with benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Inclusion in the PSRS retirement system
  • Acces to a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Ability to enroll staff member's own children at KSD schools

Salary is based on the Certified Salary Schedule, depending on relevant education & experience.
*If you are currently under contract in another district for the upcoming school year, an official letter of release from your current district will be required upon job offer.*
Kirkwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
This information is subject to change.
Attachment(s):
  • Facilitator-2025.pdf

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