Curriculum Writers
Location:
Hybrid (Remote/New York City, NYC or Washington, D.C. Preferred) Employment Type:
Full-Time Contract Position Organization:
MindUP | The Goldie Hawn Foundation Website:
www.mindup.org About MindUP:
MindUP is a leading nonprofit organization grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and social-emotional learning. For 20+ years our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators, and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion. We are seeking passionate professionals committed to building a more compassionate and connected world through education. Position Overview:
MindUP is seeking a Curriculum Writer to lead the creation and enhancement of high- quality, interactive learning experiences aligned with our mission. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of being onsite in New York City 2-3 times per month. We are operating in a fast-paced environment, rapidly iterating to meet the evolving needs of our school and community partners. Flexibility, responsiveness, and collaboration are key. This individual will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining digital curriculum content, including H5P modules and LMS-compatible courses. This is a full- time hybrid role requiring collaboration with both internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop engaging, interactive curriculum content for educators, students, and families using H5P and other authoring tools. Implement and manage content within various Learning Management Systems(e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom). Translate learning theories, neuroscience, and well-being content into learner-centered digital modules. Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and programming leads to ensure content is accurate, inclusive, and aligned with MindUP's values. Maintain and update existing digital resources and identify areas for improve mentor redesign. Apply accessibility and universal design principles to ensure materials meet the needs of all learners. Lead or support user testing and pilot implementations in school and community settings. Document instructional strategies, content architecture, and technical workflows to support team-wide knowledge sharing. Contribute to project planning, timelines, and internal status reporting. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field. Demonstrated experience in digital curriculum development, ideally within nonprofit, K-12, or SEL-focused organizations. Expertise in H5P, SCORM/xAPI standards, and working within popular LMS platforms. Strong project management and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A strong understanding of the education landscape, preferably with classroom or school-based experience. Passion for MindUP's mission and commitment to supporting whole-child development and social-emotional learning. Why Join MindUP? Be part of a mission-driven team that values well-being, empathy, and innovation. Help shape the future of social-emotional learning in schools and communities. Work in a flexible hybrid environment with passionate, purpose-aligned professionals. Opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of children and educators around the world.
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Hybrid (Remote/New York City, NYC or Washington, D.C. Preferred) Employment Type:
Full-Time Contract Position Organization:
MindUP | The Goldie Hawn Foundation Website:
www.mindup.org About MindUP:
MindUP is a leading nonprofit organization grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and social-emotional learning. For 20+ years our preventative mental health program has equipped students, educators, and families with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion. We are seeking passionate professionals committed to building a more compassionate and connected world through education. Position Overview:
MindUP is seeking a Curriculum Writer to lead the creation and enhancement of high- quality, interactive learning experiences aligned with our mission. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of being onsite in New York City 2-3 times per month. We are operating in a fast-paced environment, rapidly iterating to meet the evolving needs of our school and community partners. Flexibility, responsiveness, and collaboration are key. This individual will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining digital curriculum content, including H5P modules and LMS-compatible courses. This is a full- time hybrid role requiring collaboration with both internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop engaging, interactive curriculum content for educators, students, and families using H5P and other authoring tools. Implement and manage content within various Learning Management Systems(e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Google Classroom). Translate learning theories, neuroscience, and well-being content into learner-centered digital modules. Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and programming leads to ensure content is accurate, inclusive, and aligned with MindUP's values. Maintain and update existing digital resources and identify areas for improve mentor redesign. Apply accessibility and universal design principles to ensure materials meet the needs of all learners. Lead or support user testing and pilot implementations in school and community settings. Document instructional strategies, content architecture, and technical workflows to support team-wide knowledge sharing. Contribute to project planning, timelines, and internal status reporting. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field. Demonstrated experience in digital curriculum development, ideally within nonprofit, K-12, or SEL-focused organizations. Expertise in H5P, SCORM/xAPI standards, and working within popular LMS platforms. Strong project management and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A strong understanding of the education landscape, preferably with classroom or school-based experience. Passion for MindUP's mission and commitment to supporting whole-child development and social-emotional learning. Why Join MindUP? Be part of a mission-driven team that values well-being, empathy, and innovation. Help shape the future of social-emotional learning in schools and communities. Work in a flexible hybrid environment with passionate, purpose-aligned professionals. Opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of children and educators around the world.
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