Code.org is based in Seattle, but many of our team members are remote; remote candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

COMPANY PROFILE

Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Code.org is looking for part-time Curriculum Writers with several years of experience teaching high school computer science, particularly CSA. Successful candidates will have some experience developing and writing curriculum, ideally for a wide audience, and a passion for writing equitable lessons that encourage young women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and fluency in Java.

In this role, you will: 

• Work as a member of a team of writers to write and revise Code.org’s high school curriculum.

• Incorporate research-based best practices for equity and pedagogy to build engaging and approachable lessons for all students (particularly young women and underrepresented groups) and their teachers.

• Actively seek and incorporate feedback from the team, teachers, and students through ongoing testing and evaluation of the curriculum.

• Revise the curriculum based on feedback.

• Provide feedback to other writers on the curricular materials they have developed. 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Recent high school classroom experience teaching CSA 

• Experience developing and writing computer science to standards 

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Fluency with programming in Java

• Knowledge of the high school grade bands of the CSTA standards 

• Deep understanding of and dedication to equity, best practices to support equitable classroom environments, and gender- and culturally-responsive teaching practices

• The creativity and expertise to develop engaging, fun CS activities that can be used successfully with a wide range of learners, and be taught by a wide range of teachers

Preferred

• Experience teaching in a classroom environment with students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in computer science and/or students from low-income communities (strongly preferred)

• Experience/familiarity with Code.org curriculum 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS? 

Step 1: Complete the application using this Google Form

Step 2: Interview with a member of the Curriculum Team

Note: All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Google Meet 

TO APPLY 

The initial review of applications for this position will begin on Monday, December 7, 2020, and preference will be given to applications submitted by this date. Our team will review all applications and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an interview. 

Start date mid-January 2021.