Elementary School Mathematics Curriculum Writer

Zeta Charter Schools

. Develop rigorous mathematics content for Grades 2-5, including problems, instructional tasks, practice materials, lessons, and assessments .

Posted 11/4/2026contractNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15,000 - $25,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum and instructional materials aligned with New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. Capable of designing complex, multistep tasks that integrate conceptual understanding and procedural fluency for Grades 2-5.

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Curriculum DevelopmentElementary Mathematics InstructionMathematical ModelingAssessment WritingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Mathematics Content DevelopmentInstructional DesignComplex Problem DesignMathematical ReasoningStudent-Facing Materials ProductionAlignment to Learning StandardsMathematical ProgressionsReteach Materials DevelopmentAssessment CreationVisual Models Integration

Soft Skills

CollaborationFeedback IncorporationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Open Up ResourcesIllustrative Mathematics

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EducationBachelor's Degree in MathematicsBachelor's Degree in Curriculum Development

Industry Keywords

Elementary MathematicsNew York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning StandardsInstructional QualityAccessibilityRigor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop rigorous mathematics content for Grades 2-5, including problems, instructional tasks, practice materials, lessons, and assessments
Align content to New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and Zeta's academic vision
Design complex, multistep tasks requiring synthesis, application, modeling, justification, and original solution approaches
Integrate conceptual understanding and procedural fluency into instructional problems
Design tasks using visual models, equations, and mathematical representations
Develop student-facing problems, independent practice tasks, lessons, reteach materials, assessments, exemplar solutions, answer keys, and scoring guidance
Ensure alignment to grade-level mathematical progressions
Collaborate with Elementary Mathematics leadership to establish priorities, review deliverables, incorporate feedback, and refine materials
Maintain mathematical accuracy, instructional quality, accessibility, rigor, and classroom readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in education, mathematics, curriculum development, or a related field
At least three years of experience in elementary mathematics instruction, curriculum development, or assessment writing
Demonstrated experience developing rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum, instructional materials, or assessments
Deep knowledge of elementary mathematics content and learning progressions across Grades 2-5, particularly operations, place value, multiplication, division, fractions, and mathematical modeling
Experience designing complex, multistep tasks requiring synthesis, transfer, justification, and complex mathematical reasoning
Ability to balance conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical application
Ability to develop problems requiring students to explain, justify, and represent mathematical relationships
Familiarity with Open Up Resources, Illustrative Mathematics, or similarly rigorous, problem-based mathematics curricula
Ability to independently produce polished, mathematically accurate, student-facing materials and exemplar solutions
Strong attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback into revisions
Ability to manage deliverables within agreed-upon timelines
Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Remote or in-person collaboration as agreed based on project needs
Project-based consulting engagement
Immediate start date
Consultants are not eligible for Zeta benefit plans