Position Overview:

The Secondary Science Subject Matter Expert (SME) will work in close partnership with Course Developers to design, review, and contribute high-quality academic content for new online courses, starting with grades 6-12 science. SMEs bring deep expertise in a specific content area and play a critical role in ensuring academic accuracy, rigor, and alignment to standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth subject matter expertise to guide the creation of new online secondary courses in the area of science
• Collaborate with Course Developers to design course frameworks, objectives, and instructional strategies
• Write, review, and revise content, including lesson text, activities, projects, assessments, and rubrics
• Ensure all course materials align to national or state standards and reflect best practices in instruction
• Recommend resources, multimedia elements, and enrichment materials appropriate for an online learning environment
• Review course content for academic rigor, accuracy, and developmental appropriateness for the target grade level(s)
• Provide feedback on instructional design elements and offer solutions to improve learner engagement
• Participate in check-ins, virtual meetings, and revision cycles with the curriculum development team
• Adhere to project timelines and meet deadlines, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred in relevant content area
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching or developing curriculum in the relevant subject and grade band
• Deep knowledge of state and/or national academic standards in your content area
• Prior experience with online education or curriculum development preferred
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
• Collaborative mindset and ability to accept and incorporate feedback
• Comfortable working in a digital, remote environment using tools like Zoom and collaborating with colleagues nationwide

Ignite Education Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.