The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks to hire a Curriculum Developer to design data-rich middle and high school level science curriculum using research-backed pedagogy and develop professional learning for educators.
Requirements
- Experience in designing data-rich middle and/or high school level science curriculum using research-backed pedagogy
- Experience designing and developing professional learning for educators.
- Experience contributing to the evaluation of the efficacy of curriculum and learning outcomes
- Experience creating and delivering educator professional development events.
- Ability to work in a team setting with distributed team members
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in secondary classrooms.
- At least 3 years of experience developing curriculum based on research-backed pedagogic practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop engaging, data-driven units and lessons following curriculum design frameworks (e.g., Data Puzzles).
- Collaborate with CIRES scientists to translate cutting-edge research for learners and incorporate authentic scientific data into educational materials.
- Incorporate instructional strategies into curriculum design, develop assessment tools and grading rubrics.
- Design and deliver professional learning for educators.
- Design and lead a professional learning community of teachers.
- Support educators in the implementation of curriculum.
- Collaborate with research and evaluation team to collect classroom-level research data through surveys, observations, and video recordings.
Other
- Master's degree in education.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment with a broad and geographically dispersed group of scientists and educators.
