Secondary Art Curriculum Developer

Remote
$24.92 - $35.01 per hour

Job description

Location: 100% remote (within or outside the U.S.)

Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employee

Pay Range: $24.92-$35.01/hour

Welcome to Miaplaza!

Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! Our K-8 platforms include Miacademy, Always Icecream, and Clever Dragons, and our 9-12 options include MiaPrep and MiaPrep Online High School. Our student base is rapidly growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions across several departments! Our expansion stems from our commitment to providing exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities. 🚀

➡️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!

How you’ll make an impact (position summary):
We are seeking a creative and experienced Art Curriculum Developer to design asynchronous online courses for middle and high school students on the visual arts. The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching background, experience with middle and/or high school visual art, and the ability to craft content that is both engaging and inclusive for diverse learners.

What you’ll do (responsibilities):

Design and develop educational content (video scripts, assessments, and written materials) for middle and high school students.
Develop comprehensive, student-centered curriculum for visual art courses, covering topics like the elements and principles of art and design, drawing, color theory, painting, mixed media, 3D art, and digital media.
Ensure content is pedagogically sound, engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible for students.
Write clear and measurable lesson objectives, and align teaching materials to meet objectives.
Collaborate with coaches, video producers, and educators to create high-quality, interactive content.
Film overhead videos for visual demonstrations of lesson content.
Use technology, such as Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs.
Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Continuously evaluate and refine content based on feedback and educational outcomes.
Collaborate on special projects and assignments.

➡️ Check out a day in the life of a Miaplaza Curriculum Developer!

Schedule:

Curriculum Developers are expected to have 30-40 hours of availability each week on a year-round basis. This range of hours is designed to offer flexibility in your schedule, and there is ample work available! We consider anything over 30 hours a week to be full-time, so you would be eligible for all of our benefits!
What your schedule looks like is mostly up to you! Morning person? Night owl? Somewhere in between? As long as you are meeting your deadlines and are available for weekly meetings with your supervisor and peers (generally during US business hours), we support the hours that work best for you.

Job requirements

You may be a good fit if you have (requirements):

A minimum of 2 years of full-time classroom teaching experience at the middle and high school level
A minimum of 1 year developing curriculum or lesson materials at the middle and high school level (this can include materials that you use in your own classroom!)
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, Art Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Fine or Visual Art, or a related field
Personal visual art portfolio (you will be asked to provide a link to your personal visual art portfolio as part of the application.)
Knowledge of the structure of an effective lesson
Familiarity with writing lesson objectives and aligning material to meet objectives
Ability to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate
Strong understanding of what makes a lesson engaging
Strong writing skills and the ability to develop content that resonates with online learners
Experience using technology to support instruction, including Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Growth mindset and motivated by constructive feedback
Proven ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines
High motivation, a proactive attitude, and a tendency to seek opportunities for continuous improvement
High standards of integrity and transparency
Access to a computer/laptop (with camera) and a reliable high-speed internet connection
Ability to record overhead video for visual demonstrations of lesson content. We provide gear (except phone) for the overhead recording of videos.

What makes you stand out (nice-to-haves):

An active teaching certification in middle/high school education and/or completed professional development or training in curriculum design and pedagogy
Training or experience in instructional design
Hands-on experience designing and writing curriculum at the school or district level or for an e-learning platform, including writing scripts for video lessons
Experience analyzing and transforming data into actionable goals that have positively impacted your students
Experience with online instruction
Comfort navigating sensitive or identity-related topics with empathy, cultural awareness, and age-appropriate boundaries
Experience teaching art fundamentals, drawing, painting, AP or IB Studio Art, or other 2D or 3D art content to middle or secondary school students.
Portfolio of student work
Experience creating video and voice-over for art demonstration videos is a plus

Compensation & benefits:

The expected starting pay range is $24.92-$35.01/hour. Miaplaza’s compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.

Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO), floating holidays, parental leave, and other perks and benefits.
We invite your family and friends to join our journey! All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.

What you’ll love about working at Miaplaza:

You’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative education solutions for children who learn in diverse ways.
Our 100% remote team can work from any productive location within or outside the U.S. (no travel required!)
We promote flexibility and encourage employees to shape their work environments and schedules around their lives!
You’ll collaborate with colleagues on challenging and rewarding projects, and connect through community and culture events.
➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!

Ready to apply?

Please start by submitting your application, resume, and a personal visual art portfolio, with an optional student art portfolio. The hiring process varies by position but generally includes assessments, an initial video interview, an assignment, and a final video interview. Reflecting our commitment to our students, we prioritize accessibility and inclusivity within our hiring practices and team. Please contact HR if you need accommodation at any point during hiring or employment. Miaplaza is an E-Verify participating employer for individuals hired in the United States. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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