Curriculum Designer, Tier 2 & Tier 3 – Contractor

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November 19

🏄 California – Remote

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⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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Wayfinder is a pioneering education company specializing in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to help students build purpose and belonging. Focused on K-12 education, Wayfinder offers a comprehensive curriculum with over 2000 lessons designed for advisory classes, clubs, and student interventions. It emphasizes relational and critical thinking skills, essential for students' personal and academic success. Wayfinder was incubated at Stanford's Institute of Design and has been recognized for its evidence-based approach by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). The program is trusted by educational institutions nationwide and aims to create a positive school climate and improve student outcomes in identity development, social behaviors, and school connectedness.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Design and write Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum collections aligned to Wayfinder’s instructional design principles and MTSS frameworks. • Develop lessons that are age-appropriate across PK–12 grade bands, with clear objectives, step-by-step facilitation guides, and accompanying student-facing resources including worksheets. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with Wayfinder’s existing platform and pedagogy. • Conduct iterative revisions based on internal feedback and pilot testing with educators. • Deliver polished, implementation-ready curriculum materials by project deadlines.

🎯 Requirements

• Background in education, curriculum design, counseling, psychology, or related field. • Demonstrated experience writing or designing curriculum, ideally for social-emotional learning, behavioral supports, or MTSS contexts. • Strong understanding of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and strategies to support students with behavioral challenges. • Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging, clear, and teacher-friendly materials. • Comfort working independently as a contractor while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

🏖️ Benefits

• Contract role (remote, U.S.-based preferred). • Anticipated duration: 3–5 months, with potential for extension. • Pay: Negotiable, commensurate with experience.