Curriculum Specialist, Math (Contractor)

About Amplify Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com . As a Curriculum Specialist, you will help develop core curricular materials for students. Our small, highly collaborative team develops lessons and high-quality instructional materials that serve as the backbone for comprehensive educational programs. This role combines strategic curriculum planning with hands-on content creation and instructional design to ensure effective learning experiences across multiple grade levels. This is a full-time contractor role. You Will… Contribute to Curriculum Strategy and Development Apply Amplify's pedagogical design to create delightful, relevant, and effective educational content for students and teachers within assigned grade levels and/or projects. Create lesson plans and instructional materials following established templates and quality expectations. Maintain Quality Assurance Follow established authoring templates and guidelines, including org-wide Editorial guidelines, and meet documented quality expectations. Seek clarity and understanding of established quality expectations and offer suggestions for improvement as applicable (e.g., state/district requirements, coherence, subject matter accuracy, alignment to product vision, ease of use, clarity of purpose, simplicity of language, age appropriateness). Drive Strategic Technology Integration Intentionally apply established guidelines to determine when technology is the most appropriate choice for content instruction. Leverage technology tools, including AI, to support and streamline content development workflows. Commit to Growth and Mentorship Participate in professional growth opportunities and make suggestions for new opportunities. Internalize and act upon received feedback and provide constructive feedback to teammates as applicable. Partner with your manager to identify and pursue professional development goals. Exercise Operational and Financial Stewardship Apply growing understanding of downstream effects of content development decisions and budget constraints to minimize content development costs. Surface potential opportunities for greater content development efficiencies while preserving content integrity and excellence. How You Work... Actively participate in team collaboration, share ideas openly, and engage constructively with peers. Focus on being an engaged, reliable, and constructive team member. Intentionally develop and practice the Amplify Behaviors: “students seeking insight,” “teachers eliciting brilliance,” “community united,” and “leading education company”. Actively seek feedback and new knowledge from peers and stakeholders to improve content authoring. Apply lessons learned to continuously refine and improve curriculum quality. Approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to grow and adapt. What we’re looking for... 2–5 years of educational experience with demonstrated curriculum development capabilities. Prior classroom teaching, curriculum development, and/or instructional design experience, with at least 1–2 years specifically focused on lesson planning/design and the creation of content/educational materials. Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related subject field (Math, Science, Literacy, etc.) required. Advanced degree preferred. For secondary curriculum specialist roles (Grades 6–12), a Bachelor's degree in the related subject matter, or demonstrated subject matter expertise, is required. 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 hiringaccommodations@amplify.com . 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. Amplify is an E-Verify participant.