Humanities Curriculum Specialist

The StudyForge team is the curriculum development department of HCOS. StudyForge creates curriculum which is licensed to other schools across Canada and the United States, serving tens of thousands of students every year.  

HCOS’ Curriculum Development team is seeking a Humanities Curriculum Specialist with expertise in teaching humanities to create online English language arts, social studies, and Christian studies middle and high school courses. The Curriculum Specialist position requires a high level of responsibility for, and oversight of the overall curriculum creation process.

As a Curriculum Specialist, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and inspire writing teams by hiring, training, and supporting writers and consultants, taking ownership of the humanities curriculum development
• Create authentic, Christian worldview-based content in the subject areas of social studies, English language arts, and Christian studies 
• Develop formative and summative assessments (quizzes, activities, assignments, projects, and exams) to measure student progress.
• Designing curriculum frameworks that align with British Columbia learning standards and educational best practices, staying informed on education trends
• Collaborate with educators and experts to ensure content accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and effective teaching methods.
• Provide ongoing training and support to teachers using StudyForge curriculum.
• Attend conferences and events (up to 2-3 times per year) to grow professionally and represent StudyForge and its products.
• Contribute to various initiatives and projects within StudyForge as opportunities arise
• Represent the mission and values of StudyForge and HCOS in all communications

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications: 

• Certified teacher with exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• A servant-hearted, empathetic approach to teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving mindset with determination to tackle complex issues
• Open to constructive feedback and conflict resolution
• Minimum of five years teaching English language arts, social studies, and/or Christian studies at varying grade levels
• A strong understanding of BC curriculum and an ability to align curriculum with the learning standards of other jurisdictions, including Common Core in the United States
• Knowledge of curriculum pedagogy, especially within online or blended learning contexts
• Relevant master’s degree is an asset
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong ability to analyze government curriculum documents and standards
• Flexible and eager to learn new technologies and tools

What we offer:

• Salary range: $46.85-$52.32 based on qualifications and experience
• 3 weeks annual vacation to start
• Flexible work environment including location and hours
• Benefits:
  • Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Extended Health and Benefits
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee and Family Support Program
  • RRSP Match program