EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

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The STEM and Workforce Success (SWS) Portfolio has an opening for a Casual Elementary Grades Curriculum Development Associate reporting to the Senior Project Director. This position will support an Infectious Disease Prevention Health Education Material Development project. US-based telecommuters will be considered.

EDC’s SWS Portfolio is a recognized leader and innovator in preK–20 STEM education and workforce development R&D, instructional design, technical support, teacher development, and strategic communications. SWS leads or co-leads 5 major federally funded centers focused on STEM education, demonstrating EDC’s capacity to develop innovative, effective products.

EDC casual employees generally work as needed.  A casual position receives statutory benefits of Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and sick leave.  A casual position ends when work is complete.

You will:

• Conduct literature review and background research on elementary grades curriculum development related to infectious disease prevention strategies.
• Contribute to the development of infectious disease prevention curriculum for grades K-5. Topics will likely include Germ Transmission, Understanding Illness, Preventative Measures, Age-Appropriate Content, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy and Compassion.
• Contribute to the development of Lesson Plans, Facilitator Guides, Toolkits, Digital Files, and Evaluation Plan.
• Participate in project planning activities.

Education:

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field
• Elementary curriculum scope and sequence design experience
• Elementary classroom teaching experience

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Grades K-2 curriculum scope and sequence design experience
• Grades K-2 classroom teaching experience 
• Design and facilitation of elementary teacher professional development learning experiences
• Development of Crosswalks and Curriculum Maps for Common Core State Standards

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

This position offers an anticipated hourly base salary range of approximately $37.00 to $52.00.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

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