Math Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (Contract Position)
Budget / Salary$4,950–8,100
TypeContract
LocationUnited States
Posted1 hour ago
About ICL Academy
A new model of private online education: Connecting academics, student passions, and industry experts.
ICL Academy is an online private school for grades 5-12 that aims to solve many problems facing in-person and online schools by focusing on student engagement through a personalized, blended approach that combines academics with personal passions. Its founder, Kirk Spahn, is a fourth-generation educator with over 20 years of experience specializing in digital education and youth civic engagement. ICL Academy is powered by 150 years of academic excellence. It builds on the track record of success of the Institute for Civic Leadership, a nonprofit founded in 2001 that has inspired, educated, and supported a new generation of youth civic leaders to take positive action in their local and global communities.
ICL Academy also partners with industry experts who serve as master teachers and Champion Mentors. ICL Academy is grateful to have amazing Champions such as Novak Djokovic, Steve Nash, Bode Miller, Monica Seles, Vincent Zhou, and so many more supporting its community of students and families. ICL Academy has quickly become the #1 online school for kids pursuing their passion.
Position Summary:
ICL Academy is seeking a highly motivated Math Curriculum Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to enhance asynchronous math courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, and Geometry. SMEs work remotely and independently, updating assignments and assessments based on a detailed course audit provided by the Academic Department Chair. The role focuses on improving standards alignment, strengthening student engagement, and modernizing assessment practices across 30-lesson courses. Work is completed asynchronously, with predictable communication windows.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assignment Enhancements
Revise existing assignments to align with learning objectives and course standards
Incorporate modern assessment strategies and varied assignment formats
Create engaging, interactive, and multimedia learning experiences (e.g., Desmos, Amplify)
Ensure clarity of instructions for fully asynchronous learners
Assessment Overhaul
Redesign formative and summative assessments for rigor and alignment
Develop diverse question types and improved feedback mechanisms
Implement authentic/performance-based assessment strategies
Project Execution & Collaboration
Complete onboarding training and attend the project launch meeting with the Academic Department Chair
Maintain occasional availability during scheduled business hour windows
Communicate consistently through email check-ins; participate in Zoom check-ins if deadlines slip
Meet all deadlines across a multi-month project (October to end of April)
Work independently in Google Drive and Amplify to update course materials
Follow the course audit to implement required versions, improvements, and enhancements
Job Requirements, Skills, and Experience:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field (Master’s preferred for AP courses)
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, or Geometry
Classroom teaching or curriculum development experience (grades 5-12)
Experience designing standards-aligned assignments and assessments (Common Core, College Board AP)
Ability to create interactive/multimedia math content (Desmos, Amplify)
Strong written communication skills for asynchronous instruction
Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
Preferred
AP Calculus or AP Statistics teaching experience, or AP Reader/exam scoring experience
Experience designing curriculum for asynchronous, online, or homeschool learners
Familiarity with backward design frameworks (e.g., Understanding by Design)
Experience working with gifted, accelerated, or highly independent learners
Nice to Have
Knowledge of neuroscience-informed instructional design (spaced repetition, cognitive load theory, and retrieval practice)
Experience with authentic/performance-based assessment design in math
Project-based compensation range:
$4,950 - $8,100 per course; may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications
ICL Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Originally posted on Himalayas
A new model of private online education: Connecting academics, student passions, and industry experts.
ICL Academy is an online private school for grades 5-12 that aims to solve many problems facing in-person and online schools by focusing on student engagement through a personalized, blended approach that combines academics with personal passions. Its founder, Kirk Spahn, is a fourth-generation educator with over 20 years of experience specializing in digital education and youth civic engagement. ICL Academy is powered by 150 years of academic excellence. It builds on the track record of success of the Institute for Civic Leadership, a nonprofit founded in 2001 that has inspired, educated, and supported a new generation of youth civic leaders to take positive action in their local and global communities.
ICL Academy also partners with industry experts who serve as master teachers and Champion Mentors. ICL Academy is grateful to have amazing Champions such as Novak Djokovic, Steve Nash, Bode Miller, Monica Seles, Vincent Zhou, and so many more supporting its community of students and families. ICL Academy has quickly become the #1 online school for kids pursuing their passion.
Position Summary:
ICL Academy is seeking a highly motivated Math Curriculum Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to enhance asynchronous math courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, and Geometry. SMEs work remotely and independently, updating assignments and assessments based on a detailed course audit provided by the Academic Department Chair. The role focuses on improving standards alignment, strengthening student engagement, and modernizing assessment practices across 30-lesson courses. Work is completed asynchronously, with predictable communication windows.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assignment Enhancements
Revise existing assignments to align with learning objectives and course standards
Incorporate modern assessment strategies and varied assignment formats
Create engaging, interactive, and multimedia learning experiences (e.g., Desmos, Amplify)
Ensure clarity of instructions for fully asynchronous learners
Assessment Overhaul
Redesign formative and summative assessments for rigor and alignment
Develop diverse question types and improved feedback mechanisms
Implement authentic/performance-based assessment strategies
Project Execution & Collaboration
Complete onboarding training and attend the project launch meeting with the Academic Department Chair
Maintain occasional availability during scheduled business hour windows
Communicate consistently through email check-ins; participate in Zoom check-ins if deadlines slip
Meet all deadlines across a multi-month project (October to end of April)
Work independently in Google Drive and Amplify to update course materials
Follow the course audit to implement required versions, improvements, and enhancements
Job Requirements, Skills, and Experience:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field (Master’s preferred for AP courses)
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra 1, or Geometry
Classroom teaching or curriculum development experience (grades 5-12)
Experience designing standards-aligned assignments and assessments (Common Core, College Board AP)
Ability to create interactive/multimedia math content (Desmos, Amplify)
Strong written communication skills for asynchronous instruction
Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
Preferred
AP Calculus or AP Statistics teaching experience, or AP Reader/exam scoring experience
Experience designing curriculum for asynchronous, online, or homeschool learners
Familiarity with backward design frameworks (e.g., Understanding by Design)
Experience working with gifted, accelerated, or highly independent learners
Nice to Have
Knowledge of neuroscience-informed instructional design (spaced repetition, cognitive load theory, and retrieval practice)
Experience with authentic/performance-based assessment design in math
Project-based compensation range:
$4,950 - $8,100 per course; may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications
ICL Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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