Curriculum Developer

Mission Bit • Part-time • Hybrid in San Francisco, California, United States • $27 / hour • 3w ago

Fast Facts

Mission Bit is seeking a part-time Curriculum Developer to design a beginner-level Intro to AI course for high school students, emphasizing identity-affirming, project-based learning.

Responsibilities: Develop a 6-week curriculum including lessons and projects, create student-facing and instructor-facing materials, prototype activities, and collaborate with content experts.

Skills: Strong curriculum development experience, ability to simplify technical concepts, excellent communication skills, and research skills.

Qualifications: A degree in Education or related fields, familiarity with AI ethics or data literacy, and experience with youth programs are preferred.

Location: San Francisco, California, with hybrid working structure; in-person work required at least once a week.

Compensation: $27 - $27 / Hourly

About Mission Bit

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities.

The role

As a Curriculum Developer, you’ll be responsible for designing our Intro to AI course for beginner high school students. Since the amount of coding in the course may shift, we’re looking for someone with strong curriculum design skills who can research, prototype, and help determine what’s age-appropriate and feasible—with or without heavy programming. You will report directly to the Curriculum Manager.

This is a hybrid, part-time, 4-month temporary role based in San Francisco, CA. In-person work is required at least once a week, depending on the program schedule. In-person work will include travel to the office and around the Bay Area.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, generally from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM with some flexibility
Hours may vary based on organizational needs. Flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed
25 hours/week

Duration

4 months from the date of hire

What you'll be doing

Develop a 6-week course for high school students, including lessons, activities, and projects
Translate technical concepts into accessible, identity-affirming, project-based learning
Research and recommend tools, platforms, and learning approaches (e.g., unplugged activities, low-code tools) based on student experience level and classroom reality
Create teacher/instructor-facing supports: facilitation notes, slide decks, pacing guides, check-for-understanding questions, and troubleshooting tips
Develop student-facing materials: worksheets, handouts, project briefs, rubrics, and reflection prompts
Prototype and test activities quickly, gather feedback from staff/instructors, and iterate
Collaborate with content experts and instructors to ensure materials are clear, engaging, and teachable
Support the curriculum team on related projects as needed

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

Strong curriculum development experience (this may include formal education, after-school programs, youth programs, or similar)
Experience designing for beginner learners and building materials that are clear, structured, and fun
Comfort doing research and synthesis (turning messy info into clean lessons and teacher guides)
Ability to explain technical ideas in simple, student-friendly language
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A self-starting mindset and ability to work autonomously with little oversight
Punctuality, organization, and preparation skills
Values aligned with Mission Bit and a passion for expanding access to CS/AI learning

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

Have a degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related discipline
Have subject-matter familiarity (through teaching, projects, coursework, or professional experience)
Have taught or built curriculum around AI ethics, data literacy, bias/fairness, or human-centered technology
Are innovative, dedicated, and flexible, with a willingness to experiment and iterate quickly
Accrued sick time-off

Compensation

$27/hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.