Education Administration Programs

Middle School Math Curriculum Writer Consultant

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Required skills

Middle School Math
Curriculum Writer
Consultant
3 years experience
Secondary math instruction
Rigorous curriculum
Engaging curriculum
Culturally responsive curriculum
Scope and sequence
Unit plans

Role summary

Zeta is seeking a Middle School Math Curriculum Writer Consultant for a 12-month project. The role involves designing rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive math curricula for middle school, aligning with New York State standards. Responsibilities include developing full-course curricula, unit plans, daily lessons, instructional materials, and assessments. The consultant will collaborate with academic leaders and use data to iterate on materials. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with a flexible schedule and compensation between $15,000-$25,000 per project unit. A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in secondary math instruction are required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Follow your passion

Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate elementary, middle, and high schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education.

Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Consultants will collaborate remotely or in-person as agreed upon based on project needs.

Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Middle School Math Curriculum Writer Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, and at least three years of experience designing and/or teaching high-quality secondary math instruction, with a proven record of developing rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curriculum.

Project Scope & Responsibilities:

Design full-course curricula for middle school science subjects (e.g., Statistics, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1) including scope and sequence, unit plans, and daily lesson plans

Develop high-quality instructional materials, including:

Student-facing lessons and problem sets

Labs, projects, and real-world applications

High-quality homework aligned with the course

Formative and summative assessments with clear success criteria

Ensure alignment to New York State standards and Zeta’s academic vision and outcomes

Embed inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and opportunities for analytical thinking and problem-solving

Design assessments that measure both content mastery and application of skills

Collaborate closely with academic leaders, instructional coaches, and other curriculum writers to ensure coherence across courses and grade levels

Use feedback from educators and student performance data to iterate and improve curriculum materials

Engagement & Compensation

We are hiring for a 12 month project-based consulting role with an immediate start date. If selected, this role would be offered as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and would not constitute an offer of employment.

Compensation: Between $15,000 and $25,000 per project unit (depending on experience and project scope)

Consultants are responsible for their own taxes; consultants are not eligible for Zeta benefit plans.

Work schedule is flexible; deliverables and deadlines will be agreed upon with the designated project lead.

Join our purpose-driven community

Zeta collaborators are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our network of consultants stands united by a commitment to a limitless future for every child. At Zeta:

We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students

We bring a mindset of growth and flexibility

We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them

We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment

We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details

We are caring and put team over individual at all times

Apply Now!

Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity organization. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).

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