About the role
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 multiple elementary and middle 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 High School STEM Curriculum Writer Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Master’s degree preferred, and at least three years of experience with a proven record of developing rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that drives strong student outcomes.
Project Scope & Responsibilities:
- Design full-course curricula for high school STEM subjects (e.g., AP Business with Personal Finance), 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.).
Aplyr's read
Zeta Charter Schools is a dynamic network dedicated to transforming education in underserved communities through innovative teaching and committed staff.
What's promising
- •Focuses on underserved communities, providing meaningful educational opportunities.
- •Offers diverse roles, from curriculum writing to arts instruction, catering to various skills.
- •Provides signing bonuses for certain teaching positions, indicating investment in talent acquisition.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about long-term career progression within the organization.
- •Potentially high-pressure environment due to ambitious educational goals and underserved focus.
- •Charter schools may face funding uncertainties impacting job stability.
Why Zeta Charter Schools
- •Emphasizes a broad curriculum, including arts and STEM, beyond traditional subjects.
- •Incorporates unique roles like Taekwondo Instructor and Z Combinator Fellowship.
- •Active in community engagement through roles like Family Outreach & Enrollment Associate.
Aplyr’s read is generated by AI from public sources. Was it useful?
About Zeta Charter Schools
Zeta Charter Schools is a network of public charter schools focused on providing high-quality education to students in underserved communities.
Similar roles
Senior Advisor Lands & Right of Way (ROW)
Enbridge
Senior Rapid Rewards Strategy Consultant
Southwest Airlines
Manager, Solution Engineering (QE – API Automation Testing)
Western Union
Proposal Writer & Coordinator - Mumbai - India
Plante Moran
Referral Tracking Specialist- Star Community Health
St. Luke's Health
Medical Assistant - Star Community Health Rural Health Clinics
St. Luke's Health