Education Researcher & Writer (Professional Development + Career Services Content)

We are seeking an experienced education-focused researcher and writer to support the development of professional development (PD) materials for schools and career support resources for educators. This role requires someone who understands education deeply and can translate research into practical, high-quality, classroom-ready and career-ready materials. Scope of Work: Research and develop professional development content for educators (topics may include executive functioning, classroom management, differentiation, trauma-informed practices, and more) Create clear, engaging, and actionable PD materials (slides, guides, frameworks, and training outlines) Support development of career services materials (resumes, cover letter frameworks, educator career guides, etc.) Translate research into practical strategies that educators can immediately apply Collaborate on refining and organizing existing materials Ideal Candidate: Background in education (teacher, instructional coach, school leader, or education consultant strongly preferred) Strong experience in curriculum writing, instructional design, or PD development Excellent writing and organization skills Ability to take complex ideas and make them clear and actionable Experience creating materials for educators (not just general content writing) Important Notes: This is NOT generic content writing — education experience is required Work must be high-quality, practical, and aligned with real classroom and school needs Strong communication and ability to meet deadlines is essential To Apply: Please answer the screening questions and include samples of relevant work (PD materials, curriculum, guides, or similar). 1. Describe your experience creating professional development or instructional materials for educators. Please be specific about the audience and topics. 2. Provide a brief outline of a professional development session you would create for teachers (choose any topic relevant to K–12 education). 3. What is your process for turning research into practical, classroom-ready strategies? 4. Please share 1–2 relevant samples (PD materials, curriculum, guides, or educator-facing content). If you don’t have samples, explain your experience in detail. 5. Do you have direct experience working in schools or with educators? If yes, describe your role and years of experience. 6. (Knockout question) This role requires strong experience in education. Do you have a background in education (teaching, coaching, school leadership, or similar)? Yes No