StudyForge Curriculum Writer – Part-time contract to write Physical Geography 12

Heritage Christian Online (HCOS) is a K-12 Provincial Online Learning School, providing fully accredited, Christian education to students in BC. As one of Western Canada’s largest online schools, we connect teachers with families and students to provide guidance and support via personalized, online, and face-to-face options.

We are seeking a lead writer for a BC Physical Geography 12 online course. This writer will have a deep knowledge and understanding of physical geography and an infectious passion for the subject. This is a part-time contract position that will span about 12 months. The writer will be working with a team of experienced curriculum writers who will guide them through the process from start to finish.

Skills and competencies required for this role:

• Demonstrated commitment to, and lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
• Deep knowledge and understanding of physical geography
• Infectious passion for the subject matter
• Experience teaching Physical Geography 12 or a similar course
• A strong ability as a writer
• An ability to create a wide variety of assessment pieces that are properly correlated with learning standards
• Sensitivity to variety of student needs
• An ability to present content in an accessible way for diverse student needs, especially students who struggle with abstract concepts
• A willingness to learn and follow StudyForge pedagogical and design principles
• A willingness to collaborate with a team in the planning, writing, and revision process
• A willingness to take constructive feedback
• An ability to communicate at an appropriate age level in written form
• Experience teaching BC high school curriculum is preferred but not required
• Experience working with digital curriculum is preferred but not required

Compensation:

• $35-$40 per hour depending on qualifications

Who we are:

StudyForge is a non-profit digital curriculum company dedicated to creating innovative, engaging, and effective online courses throughout North America. Using our powerful software, StudyForge courses utilize best practices in online digital learning to create memorable educational experiences for middle- and high-school students.

Our four core values are:

• Prioritize the Person
• Innovate through Iteration
• Collaborate Constructively
• Insist on Integrity

The StudyForge team is the curriculum development department of Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS), a K-12 Distributed Learning school, providing fully-accredited education to students in British Columbia. The StudyForge platform and curriculum is licensed to other schools across Canada and the United States, delivering over twenty five thousand courses to students every year. HCOS is a part of Kelowna Christian Centre Society, a non-profit organization headquartered in Kelowna, BC with employees and contractors spread all across Canada.

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