We are seeking a full-time, highly organized, team-oriented, and visionary practitioner/curriculum developer/researcher to join an innovative, federally funded multiyear mathematics education project aimed at empowering middle grades (6-9) students and helping them meet their potential as mathematics learners. This individual will lead a small team developing resources for implementing Mathematics Empowerment through Standards-Based Grading (ME-SBG).

ME-SBG builds on a successful project that empowered students to take charge of their learning by providing feedback on what they knew and needed to work on and promoting reassessment for full credit after further study. The successful candidate will lead the development and refinement of resources for teachers and students, including formative and summative assessments, reassessments, and supplementary materials such as enrichment activities, reteaching guides, and peer-teaching resources. They will also collaborate with project members to design professional development for educators and “professional development for students” to help students fully leverage the opportunities ME-SBG provides.

This role offers significant potential for leadership growth. In addition to advancing the implementation of ME-SBG, the Team Leader will collaborate with the Vice President of Operations and the ME-SBG Project Director to shape the program’s future—scaling its impact, extending it to additional grade levels and subject areas, and integrating support for student motivation. This position is funded for three years through a federally supported grant. Continued work beyond three years may depend on securing additional grant funding, with opportunities to contribute to new and synergistic projects and initiatives.

Work Environment
This is a remote position with a preference for candidates who could attend occasional in-person team meetings at our offices in Wayne, PA.

Qualifications

Required:

•Master’s degree in mathematics education, curriculum design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
•Experience teaching in K-12 schools.
•Expertise in mathematics curriculum and assessment development, including alignment with state and national standards.
•Experience with formative assessment and student-centered teaching practices.
•Experience working collaboratively with teachers and students.
•Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
•Flexible, team-oriented mindset.
•Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in education.
•Ability to obtain all necessary clearances to work with children in Pennsylvania and Oregon (e.g., background checks, child abuse clearances, and other state-specific requirements).

Preferred:
•Doctorate degree in Mathematics Education or a related field.
•Quantitative and qualitative research experience
•Experience in professional development design and delivery for educators.
•Experience in designing resources tailored for historically underserved student populations.
•Familiarity with grant writing and developing educational research proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Resource Design and Development:
•Develop, curate, and refine a comprehensive library of materials aligned with Common Core and state math standards.
•Create formative and summative assessments, reassessments, and just-in-time instructional tools.
•Design supplementary resources, including enrichment activities, reteaching guides, videos, peer-teaching materials, and other supports.

User-Centered Design:
•Collaborate with pilot teachers, students, and other stakeholders to ensure materials meet user needs.
•Employ feedback from educators and students to iteratively improve materials for maximum usability and effectiveness.

Professional Development:
•Work with the project team to design and deliver training sessions for teachers and administrators.
•Support the development of “professional development for students” materials to help them adapt to standards-based grading and reassessment practices.

Collaboration and Leadership:
•Partner with software developers to ensure smooth delivery of materials through an integrated platform.
•Collaborate with project leadership in designing complementary grant proposals to sustain and expand the project.
•Work with other project members as needed to support the pilot and RCT phases of the project.

Compensation
•Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience: $90K–$110K
•Full medical and dental benefits
•Generous 401k retirement match
•Short- and long-term disability coverage

Why Join Us?
•Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a groundbreaking project that empowers students and closes achievement gaps through innovative grading and learning practices.
•Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic team of educators, researchers, and developers committed to equity in mathematics education.
•Professional Growth: Gain leadership experience and contribute to shaping a program with potential for national impact.
•Long-Term Vision: Help lay the foundation for a sustainable non-profit organization aimed at transforming mathematics education.
 

To Apply
Submit the following documents to info@21pstem.org:
1. A cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this role.
2. A resume/CV highlighting relevant experience.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.