Posted over 4 years ago
Mathematician
Great Minds, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks an experienced Mathematician.
COMPANY PROFILE
Great Minds brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs almost 600 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org
OUR MARKET POSITION
Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
Why work at Great Minds?
At Great Minds, we believe every child is capable of greatness. The mission of our rapidly growing DC-based non-profit is to ensure all students have access to a quality education in the full range of the liberal arts and sciences. We craft exemplary PK-12 instructional materials and share them with the education community. Our products have garnered national attention for their broad usage and high quality. We attribute our success to our outstanding team and their passion for the work we do.
What does it mean to work for us?
Eureka Math team members are dedicated educators from all over the country. Working remotely, we engage with colleagues primarily through virtual platforms and email communication. Mathematicians support curriculum developers as they craft new curricular materials, revise existing materials, and develop supplemental resources to support implementation. Our work is generally project-based and is a mix of collaborative and independent assignments. In terms of performance, what we value most is high-quality work, commitment, initiative, and effective collaboration and communication.
Requirements
What are the qualifications for the position?
The Mathematician has authoritative content knowledge that spans across many grade levels. Candidates have deep familiarity with the progression of key concepts in K-12 mathematics as well as effective strategies for developing student conceptual understanding.
We are currently seeking Mathematicians to serve as subject matter experts. Responsibilities include reviewing the work of curriculum developers and providing feedback aligned with the organization’s core philosophies around content and pedagogy. Mathematicians routinely collaborate with team members to produce high-quality curriculum materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
This is a remote position requiring little to no travel. FT and PT positions are available.