Temporary K-12 Math Curriculum Developer

Organization

The ASSISTments Foundation is a growing non-profit that spun out of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2019. Our founders are former math teachers who could never find enough time to give students feedback and analyze data to plan instruction. They developed ASSISTments, a best-in-class math practice and assessment platform, to enable K-12 math teachers to assign high-quality content and to use powerful data and reporting to better meet their students’ needs.

ASSISTments is the most rigorously studied and proven edtech solution on the market. The ASSISTments Foundation is focused on 1) scaling ASSISTments and 2) engaging in innovation and research, in partnership with the ASSISTments Lab @ WPI. We reached over 100,000 students last year and are focused on accelerating this growth.

Opportunity for Impact

We are seeking a Math Curriculum Developer to develop and align high-quality, interactive math practice and assessment that reflects the intent of standards and aligns to established curricula. This is a temporary position for one year. Reporting to the Director of K-12 Math Curriculum Design, this role focuses on standards alignment, content development, and content review.

This role requires a strong understanding of how standards are enacted within comprehensive curricula and the ability to create or adapt content aligned to full curricula or standards mastery pathways within a digital, interactive learning platform. Exceptional attention to detail and strong judgment around alignment are essential.

If you’re a pedagogical math nerd who loves digging into standards, sweating the alignment details, and producing clean, well-aligned content, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Role and Responsibilities

Standards Mastery & Alignment

• Unpack math standards into clear, measurable skills and proficiency levels
• Develop standards mastery pathways that reflect the full intent and rigor of each standard
• Interpret standards at a granular level to ensure precise alignment in all content
• Map content to standards with strong judgment around nuance, cognitive demand, and skill progression
• Create crosswalks across state standards sets to support multi-state alignment and implementation

Curriculum Alignment & Scope

• Demonstrate deep understanding of scope and sequence within comprehensive curricula (e.g., Illustrative Mathematics)
• Align content to specific lessons, units, and progressions within established curricula
• Identify subtle misalignments between standards, curriculum, and developed content, and make targeted revisions
• Ensure vertical and horizontal coherence across grade levels and units

Content Development & Review

• Create high-quality 6–12 math content aligned to standards mastery or curriculum-based implementations
• Review content created by others for alignment accuracy, instructional integrity, and mathematical precision
• Provide specific, actionable feedback to improve alignment and quality

EdTech Implementation & Strategic Decision-Making

• Demonstrate understanding of the strengths and limitations of delivering mathematics in a digital environment
• Make strategic decisions about how to design and adapt content for an interactive math platform
• Make intentional pedagogical decisions about problem design based on ASSISTments problem types, selecting formats that best support accessibility, clarity, and the intended learning goal while maintaining standards alignment and rigor.

Project Management

• Manage individual content development and review projects from start to finish
• Maintain organized documentation of alignment decisions, crosswalks, and revisions
• Meet deadlines while upholding high standards for accuracy and quality
• Other tasks as needed

Professional Qualifications

• At least 6 years of full-time K–12 math teaching experience (non-negotiable)
• Deep expertise in standards mastery, including unpacking standards into discrete skills and proficiency levels
• Strong understanding of scope and sequence within comprehensive math curricula
• Demonstrated ability to interpret standards and alignment at a granular level
• Experience reviewing instructional content and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong judgment around alignment and rigor
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications (Considered a Plus)

• Experience as an instructional coach or curriculum lead
• Prior experience working at an edtech or educational publishing company
• Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
• Experience working directly with Illustrative Mathematics or similar comprehensive math curricula

We are looking for team members who will:

• Demonstrate integrity and a commitment to TAFs mission and values
• Remain flexible and adaptable as we continue to grow and evolve as an organization
• See beauty in the big picture, yet remain attentive to the details
• Communicate with professionalism and respect
• Manage multiple projects while recognizing priorities
• Easily collaborate with team members, yet demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Recognize the importance of diverse points of view and an inclusive work culture

What TAF Offers

• The ability to work from anywhere in the United States
• The opportunity for flexible work hours
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a generous company contribution for both employees and dependents
  • FSA and HSA options
  • Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Five weeks of PTO, five sick days, and sixteen paid holidays
  • Stipend for office setup

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter (both required) to Careers@assistments.org. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Holly Cafiero at careers@assistments.org to discuss your needs.

Additional Info & Compensation

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. The actual offer will be determined based upon level of experience and relevant skills.

All applicants must reside in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The ASSISTments Foundation is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The ASSISTments Foundation seeks not just to accept differences, but to celebrate and embrace them for the benefit of our staff, our product, and our community. Employment is based solely on someone’s merit and qualifications directly related to their professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an organization, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment because we believe it’s the right way to treat people.

Learn More

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