Content Writer-Language and Literacy Specialist

ABOUT UNBOUNDED

UnboundEd recently joined two other professional learning organizations, Pivot Learning and CORE Learning. Together as one entity, we are now the nation's largest equity-focused professional learning organization. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive instructional and curriculum support to educators and school system leaders in over 40 states nationwide.

UnboundEd empowers educators to transform teaching and learning. We work with classroom teachers, school leaders and district executives to ensure engaging, affirming and meaningful grade-level instruction, so that we eliminate the predictability of student outcomes by race and socioeconomic status. We focus on the needs of students of color and those who have historically been at the margins because when we do that, all students benefit.

Reporting to the Director of Content and Implementation, Content Writer-Language and Literacy Specialist, will play a crucial role in creating engaging and informative content that supports our educational products and services at CORE, Digital Division.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Content Writer with expertise in language and literacy education to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in creating engaging and informative content that supports our educational products and services.

UnboundEd is a virtual organization and this employee can be based anywhere in the United States. UnboundEd has business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9 am to 5 pm local time  and 10% travel is required

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality content for educational professional development material, including digital assets and offline materials.
• Research and analyze educational trends, best practices, and curriculum standards related to language and literacy.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and product developers to ensure alignment of content with educational objectives.
• Create engaging and effective content that follows adult learning best practices.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to company standards.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in language and literacy education to inform content development strategies.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews to contribute ideas and insights.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's overall content strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a content writer or instructional designer in the edtech sector, preferably in language and literacy.
• Experience writing content in a Content Management System 
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories, literacy development principles specifically in structured literacy, and pedagogical strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools, multimedia content creation, and learning management systems.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Passion for education, creativity, and innovation in content creation.

Benefits

UnboundEd offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education and a generous benefits package that includes take-as-you-need vacation time, group medical, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance plans, and an employer-sponsored 401K retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and no vesting period or salary cap. This is an exempt full-time position with an annual salary range of  $80,000 - $90,000 with additional bonus earning potential.  A compensation offer is based on relevant years of experience in relation to the position.