At Pivot we look for talented and inspiring colleagues who believe in public education and the imperative to support schools to innovate and improve. We are currently seeking a Content Development Consultant to work with the Pivot team. This position will be responsible for developing content for our Curriculum Program that supports the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials in service of equitable student outcomes.
Specifically, our Content Development Consultant will be responsible for working with a content manager to set goals for content that aligns to our overall vision, the research base, and client needs; develop a plan and check in on progress towards developing content; and iterate on and finalize content, based on feedback and other data. The content to be developed will fit within and be supportive of Pivot and CORE’s system-wide curriculum adoption and implementation service model that includes:
- Working with district leaders on high quality materials adoption and on building and implementing a system for supporting high quality materials implementation ongoing.
- Training educators on both pedagogy and content aligned to the district’s chosen high quality instructional materials; and
- Providing in-school support through cycles of assessing materials implementation and instruction and planning and study, including observations, debriefing, and coaching, for educators to adjust implementation and instruction and move forward.
This is a part-time position, likely ranging from 8-20 hours a week, depending on consultant availability and need. This position reports to a content manager. Pivot is headquartered in Oakland, CA, however this is a remote position, based out of your own home office. Candidates for this position can be based anywhere in the US. Domestic travel may be requested of this role, specifically to interview end users and observe and document draft content as it is being tested in districts and schools, in order to inform future iterations of that content. Please note that Pivot requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees and consultants doing in-person work or travel.