JOB SPECIFICATION
POSITION: TRP Author – K-12 Generalist
DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Directors of Curriculum
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time (eligible for benefits)
*This is a 1-year grant funded position
Duties and Responsibilities
The TRP Author is a one-year position (July 1 – June 30) and is responsible for designing and producing all Teacher Resource Portal materials (curriculum and PD) related to a course or courses in the Great Hearts curriculum.
Responsibilities for the position may include but are not limited to the following:
Review and revise existing materials for assigned course(s)
Produce curricular materials for assigned course(s)
Utilize current national documents and templates
Produce Course Overview, Unit Overviews, Lesson Outlines
Produce all needed assessments and supplemental course materials as needed
Incorporate state standards for all Great Hearts regions
Incorporate stellar lesson plans and feedback from various schools
Produce professional development online teacher-learning modules
Utilize national curriculum and PD templates
Produce all required videos, reading material, and interactive content
Travel to schools as needed to capture best practices
Design a logical sequence of topics that cover overview information, units on major pedagogical practices, and curriculum unit walk-throughs
Edit and format all documents, videos, and other materials
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 1 full year work experience with Great Hearts
Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently and as part of a team, in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to meet deadlines consistently and manage workload
Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members and constituents
Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy
Willingness to base all work on national model of curriculum
Ability and willingness to review and incorporate standards alignment for all GH regions
Ability to incorporate multiple sources of input while maintaining course integrity
Willingness to be on camera and capture footage of Great Hearts classrooms
Ability to learn online instructional design and relevant technical tools with support and guidance
Additional Requirements
Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
May need to travel locally to academies within the region.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.