Freelance Curriculum Writer - K-5 ELA
straiveNew York (NY)
About the role
We are looking for experienced Freelance Curriculum Writers to help author an innovative K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum grounded in structured literacy and knowledge-building principles!
About the Role:
As a Freelance ELA Writer, you will author short-form fiction and nonfiction texts designed to captivate elementary students. Your work will span two primary writing formats:
Decodable Texts: Strictly adhering to targeted phonics scopes, sequences, and high-frequency word lists for early readers.
Authentic Read-Alouds: Writing rich, complex short-form texts free from phonetic restrictions to build vocabulary and background knowledge.
All content will directly reinforce core knowledge-building unit concepts (e.g., science, history, community).
Key Responsibilities:
Draft Engaging Content: Write developmentally appropriate, highly engaging, and culturally responsive short stories and informational pieces.
Navigate Phonics Constraints: Strictly follow provided phonics sequences to write high-quality decodable readers.
Craft Read-Alouds: Author complex texts to boost student vocabulary and world knowledge.
Integrate Concepts: Weave specific unit themes and Tier-2 vocabulary seamlessly into the content.
Revise & Refine: Collaborate with curriculum editors and literacy experts to refine texts based on feedback.
Qualifications:
Writing Experience: Proven experience writing children's literature or educational curriculum texts (portfolio required; published authors strongly preferred).
Literacy Expertise: Deep understanding of the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and text decodability.
Versatile Storytelling: Ability to craft compelling narratives and clear informational texts within tight phonetic constraints.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to following exact scope and sequence guidelines.
Background: K-5 classroom teaching, literacy instruction, or educational content design background preferred.
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