Content Developer, English Language Arts

Pearson VUE

Content Developer responsible for K-12 English Language Arts curriculum development. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and aligning materials with educational standards.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories
Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum
Contribute to ELA K-12 course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards
Develop and revise K-5 ELA curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction
Apply knowledge of the Science of Reading to evaluate instructional materials, ensuring alignment to evidence-based practices and state literacy expectations
Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features
Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high-quality curricula and resources
Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area
Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives
Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
Minimum of 3 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
Demonstrated experience developing or teaching K-5 English Language Arts curricula strongly aligned to the Science of Reading
Deep understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction, including structured literacy approaches and early reading development
Strong knowledge of English Language Arts instruction across reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening, including genre-based writing and text-dependent analysis
Experience developing ELA curriculum that integrates literacy skills with authentic texts, aligned to grade-level standards and instructional best practices
Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented
Proficient with Microsoft® Office, HTML, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
Must be able to successfully work independently and also as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmentK-5 English Language ArtsScience of Readingevidence-based literacy instructionstructured literacy approachesasynchronous virtual learningtext-dependent analysisliteracy skills integrationMicrosoft OfficeHTML

Soft Skills

effective communicationflexibilityself-directioncreativityorganizational skillsteam collaborationdetail-orientedmeeting deadlinesnegotiationrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in education or curriculum