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Physics Curriculum Developer

Physics Curriculum Developer

CompanyArt of Problem Solving
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$75000 – $120000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a closely related field strongly preferred, with an advanced degree being a plus
  • 1-5 years of experience teaching physics and/or developing physics educational materials, ideally including experience at the K-12 level
  • Strong physics content knowledge
  • A deep understanding of how students approach, relate to, and learn scientific concepts
  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate complex physics concepts into clear, engaging, and understandable content
  • Strong attention to detail and editing skills
  • Strong creativity, with the ability to develop original problems and puzzles
  • Readily seeks out and learns from feedback
  • For senior-level candidates: Demonstrated ability to make good cost-benefit decisions and lead development of full courses

Responsibilities

  • Develop new courses and other educational materials in physics, creating original problems and puzzles that challenge and inspire students
  • Improve existing materials based on student performance data, as well as student and teacher feedback
  • Incorporate feedback from team members and other stakeholders into your materials
  • Review and provide feedback on materials created by other team members
  • Participate in the onboarding, training, and development of interns and entry-level curriculum developers
  • Create labs that teach fundamentals of scientific practices, including model-building, communication, collaboration, data analysis, and experimental design
  • Collaborate with team members and potentially oversee work of junior developers (for senior-level candidates)
  • Participate in teacher training and the creation of training materials, if relevant
  • Interact with students through teaching in our online or in-person contexts
  • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to make good cost-benefit decisions and lead development of full courses