Advisory Curriculum Writer
US$58 / hr base salary
Posted 1 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Part-time
| Base salary | US$58 / hr |
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Field of studyCurriculum and Instruction, Education, Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Sociology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Title: Advisory Curriculum Writer
Department: Curriculum & Instruction
Report to: Assistant Director, Advisory Curriculum Development
Compensation: $58/hr
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employee Type: Part-Time, Temporary through August 31, 2027
Location: New York, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 1 day/week in the SEO office at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005
Hours: 15–20 hours per week; minimum commitment of 70 hours each month
Schedule:
In-person attendance is required for the Saturday programming dates below at the following locations (subject to change):
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Fall 2026: Long Island University
- 9/12/26, 9/19/26, 10/3/26, 10/17/26, 10/24/26, 11/7/26, 11/14/26, 11/21/26, and 12/5/26
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Spring 2027: Baruch College
- Dates to be determined
ABOUT SEO
Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Part-Time Advisory Curriculum Writer is responsible for: 1. designing, developing, and refining Advisory curriculum that is research based, culturally responsive, and supports students’ self development, critical thinking, and college and career readiness; and 2. supporting the part-time Advisory instructor hiring process and conducting instructor observations. This role works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Advisory Curriculum Development and collaborates with instructors, teaching and learning managers, cross-functional teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is a skilled curriculum writer with experience working with high school-aged students, who is adept at project management and thrives on creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking design.
Curriculum Design and Development (~50%)
- Develop and revise high-quality Advisory curriculum for grades 9–12 for a variety of settings (synchronous and asynchronous, in-person and remote), including lesson plans, classwork, assignments, assessments, and instructional resources.
- Ensure curriculum aligns with organizational objectives.