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Join Amplify as a Lead Content and Instructional Specialist in English Language Arts, where you will refine instructional content to align with state standards and support a team of content writers.

Responsibilities: You will evaluate and revise ELA materials for clarity and alignment with state expectations, oversee a team of content writers, and ensure high-quality instructional resources.

Skills: Candidates should possess deep expertise in literacy instruction, strong editorial skills, and experience aligning curriculum with educational standards.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field, along with 5+ years of curriculum development experience, are required; a graduate degree is preferred.

Location: This is a fully remote position based in the United States.

Compensation: $45 - $50 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description:

Amplify is seeking a Lead Content and Instructional Specialist to lead the review and refinement of English Language Arts materials to meet the needs of educators and students nationwide. 

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and revising instructional content to ensure alignment with state expectations, instructional best practices, and Amplify’s commitment to high-quality, standards-based curriculum. You will also oversee project work from a team of content writers—providing editorial guidance, actionable feedback, and content expertise to help guide the work. 

This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in literacy instruction, a strong editorial skillset, and experience adapting or aligning curriculum to state standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review and revise English Language Arts content for clarity, accuracy, rigor, and alignment to relevant state standards and requirements.
• Ensure all instructional materials meet Amplify’s quality standards and are appropriate for a wide range of learners.
• Oversee a team of content writers: provide regular feedback, support their development, and ensure consistency and instructional coherence across lessons.
• Collaborate closely with Spanish content leads to ensure alignment in structure and intent between English and Spanish materials, where applicable.
• Help identify and adapt texts and instructional resources for use in lessons and assessments.
• Manage revision cycles and feedback implementation to meet project timelines and quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience developing and/or reviewing curriculum for an educational publisher or Edtech company with a strong content background in literary genres and critical analysis; a bachelors in Education, English, or Humanities field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of curriculum developers or writers.
• Experience leading the adaptation or alignment of curriculum to meet state standards and specific market needs. 
• Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple feedback cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in related field
• Experience leading or mentoring other content developers or teachers.
• Background in educational publishing or curriculum development.
• Familiarity with state-level curriculum review processes.
• Comfort working in digital platforms and collaborative authoring environments.

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $45-$50.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

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