Contract Curriculum Writer

Ascension

. Develop student and teacher content for Ascension's elementary religious education curriculum for Grades 4 to 8 .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing engaging and age-appropriate curriculum content for elementary religious education, ensuring alignment with Catholic teachings and educational standards. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working with various stakeholders in the curriculum development process.

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Curriculum DevelopmentReligious Education ExperienceTheological AccuracyWriting for Elementary StudentsCollaboration with Educators

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentWriting AssessmentsCreating Student ActivitiesDeveloping Teacher MaterialsInstructional Guidance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

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Industry Keywords

Catholic EducationSacred ScriptureSacred TraditionCatechism of the Catholic ChurchElementary Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop student and teacher content for Ascension's elementary religious education curriculum for Grades 4 to 8
Write engaging, age-appropriate, and theologically accurate student text
Develop student activities reinforcing lesson objectives and applying learning to students' lives
Write assessments aligned to lesson and unit objectives
Write teaching text for classroom teachers and parish catechists
Provide instructional guidance, teacher background, discussion prompts, and related materials
Ensure teacher materials work in Catholic school and parish settings
Write take-home pages supporting parent reinforcement and continued faith formation
Work within Ascension's established scope and sequence, writing templates, and style guidelines
Collaborate with the Curriculum Specialist on lessons and units
Revise manuscripts based on editor feedback
Meet component deadlines and communicate progress and due dates
Participate in regular check-ins with the Associate General Manager, Senior Product Manager, Curriculum Specialist, Editors, and Project Manager
Ensure content faithfully reflects Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Requirements

What you’ll need

All applicants must submit a writing sample with their application
Writing sample should be curriculum content written for elementary-age students, ideally for religious education, such as a lesson, student reading, activity, or teacher guide page
Writing sample should identify the intended grade level
Samples of 2–5 pages are preferred
Exemplify Ascension values of humility, passion, and integrity
Experience developing curriculum for elementary students
Experience in religious education
Solid grounding in the Catholic faith
Signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is required