Educational Content Developer (Pooled)

Job Requisition

JR101098 Educational Content Developer (Pooled) (Open)

Job Posting Title

Educational Content Developer (Pooled)

Department

CC00006 WM001 | PRES | Strategic Cultural Partnerships

Job Family

Worker Sub Type

Wage-Continuing (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location

Remote Work - Virginia

Primary Job Posting Location

Remote Work - Virginia

Job Description Summary

Educational Content Developers will provide services related to educational content and curriculum development, evaluation, and delivery for the Learning & Design Lab (LeaD Lab) in the Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships at William & Mary. Educational Content Developers will draft K-12 and museum educator curriculum and professional development materials for projects produced by the LeaD Lab, including for microlearning courses. Educational Content Developers will leverage expertise in public history, as well as project-based and inquiry-driven learning.

Responsibilities will include

• Developing K-12 teacher-focused professional development.
• Developing museum educator focused professional development.
• Writing, refining and offering feedback on a variety of instructional materials such as lesson plans, inquiry design materials, professional development materials, and/or microlearning courses.
• When appropriate, serving as the subject matter expert and host of microcourses for online publishing and national distribution.
• Providing peer review and feedback for other content developers’ designs and packaging curriculum materials to prepare them for hosting online.
• Writing and editing educational video scripts.
• Creating and evaluating formative and summative assessment content.
• Developing student focused content and teaching strategies.
• Writing sample instructional activities.
• Bringing their voice, interests, and expertise to the content to make it engaging and appealing for the learner.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Three years or more years experience delivering standards aligned content at kindergarten through grade 12 level, in a museum setting, or in another relevant context.
• Expertise in project-based and inquiry-driven learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with museums, historic sites, or other cultural heritage organizations.
• Experience providing instruction in history, social studies, or a related discipline.
• Some knowledge of online course development.
• Deep knowledge of state standards in area of expertise.

Salary is $40 per hour.

Additional Job Description

All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.

Job Profile

JP0998 - Continuing/Community Education Specialist - Nonexempt - Hourly - H10

Qualifications

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Grade

H10

Recruiting Start Date

2025-10-31

Review Date

2025-11-10

Position Restrictions

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.