NOLA Education, LLC | Star Academy is hiring: Curriculum Writer in New Orleans

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Curriculum Writer to join our content team and help turn high-level course outlines into engaging, student-ready learning materials. In this execution-heavy role, you will take proof-of-concept instructional outlines and transform them into clear, well-structured scripts and PowerPoint storyboards tailored for middle school students (grades 7–9). You’ll work closely with subject matter experts to ensure each lesson flows logically, meets learning objectives, and keeps young learners engaged. This position is a great fit for someone who loves hands-on content creation, has an eye for detail, and can write in a clear, concise style that’s appropriate for 12–15 year-old students.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of experience and a background in education or instructional design, with a proven ability to develop educational content. As part of a fast-growing education company, this role offers significant growth opportunities – high-performing team members can take on new responsibilities and advance their careers based on impact and initiative. You’ll collaborate in a hybrid work environment that mixes remote flexibility with regular in-person teamwork at our New Orleans office. If you enjoy transforming ideas into polished learning materials and working with a collaborative, mission-driven team, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with SMEs: Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to understand project goals, sequence instructional content, and co-define clear learning objectives for each module.
• Blueprint to Script: Translate high-level proof of concept outlines into detailed instructional blueprints, then expand those outlines into complete, student-facing scripts.
• Storyboarding: Develop PowerPoint-based storyboards that visualize the lesson, ensuring a strong instructional flow and pacing that is age-appropriate and engaging.
• Content Writing: Write clear, concise, and lively content suitable for middle school learners. This includes explanations, examples, transitions, and dialogue/narration that keep students interested and on track.
• Smooth Transitions: Ensure instructional sections and activities connect seamlessly. The flow between topics or lesson segments should be easy to follow, with transitions that feel natural and cohesive for students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, English, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, teaching, or a related educational field, with a track record of creating effective instructional materials.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for grammar, tone, and consistency in educational content. Ability to write in a student-friendly voice is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (and familiarity with Microsoft Word) – ability to create organized, visually clear storyboards and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, enabling you to juggle multiple projects and meet development milestones.
• A work style and attitude that align with our core values (see Our Core Values below) – we value team members who are collaborative, proactive, and passionate about our mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or Perplexity) to enhance and accelerate content development.
• Familiarity with project-based learning methodologies and/or STEM education principles. – our curriculum always emphasizes hands-on, real-world projects.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset – comfortable pivoting when requirements change and open to continuous learning and feedback.
• Visual design sense – ability to suggest or incorporate simple graphics or media in storyboards to support learning (no heavy graphic design required, but an eye for layout is helpful).

Collaboration & Workflow

• Mentorship: Work closely with our Curriculum Editor, who will mentor you and help you get up to speed with our content and processes.
• Reporting: Report directly to the Content Team Manager, with regular 1:1 meetings and clear guidance as you navigate your responsibilities. You’ll receive structured feedback, mentorship, and the tools needed to succeed in your role.
• Collaboration: Partner with freelance curriculum writers, subject matter experts, and our QA/media production teams to ensure each module is accurate, engaging, and high-quality. Much of your work will involve coordinating with others to gather input and refine content.
• Workflow: Follow a structured development process from start to finish. You will begin with a high-level outline from an SME and sequence it into a detailed blueprint, then write the full script and create the storyboard. At each stage, you’ll incorporate feedback from SMEs and review sessions to iterate and improve the material before it moves to production.

Location: Hybrid role based in New Orleans, LA. You will work partially on-site for regular team collaborations and partially remotely for focused design work. Candidates must live within commuting distance of New Orleans (e.g., NOLA metro, Kenner, Lafayette, Mandeville) or be willing to relocate, as regular in-person work at our New Orleans office is required.

In Summary: We are seeking a Curriculum Writer to join our content team and help turn high-level course outlines into engaging, student-ready learning materials . In this execution-heavy role, you will take proof-of-concept instructional outlines and transform them into clear, well-structured scripts and PowerPoint storyboards tailored for middle school students . The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of experience and a background in education or instructional design . En Español: Buscamos un Escritor de Currículo para unirse a nuestro equipo de contenido y ayudar a convertir los contornos de cursos de alto nivel en materiales de aprendizaje atractivos, listos para estudiantes. En este papel pesado para la ejecución, usted tomará esquemas instructivos de prueba de concepto y los transformará en guiones claros y bien estructurados y storyboards PowerPoint diseñados para estudiantes de secundaria (grados 79). Trabajará estrechamente con expertos en materia para garantizar que cada lección fluya lógicamente, cumpla los objetivos de aprendizajes y mantenga a los jóvenes aprendices comprometidos. Esta posición es muy adecuada para alguien que ama la creación práctica del contenido, tiene un ojo por el detalle y puede escribir en un estilo claro y conciso que sea apropiado para los estudiantes de 1215 años. Como candidato ideal tiene 37 años de experiencia en crecimiento rápido y una formación o trabajo instructivo, con una capacidad demostrada para desarrollar contenidos educativos basados en un entorno híbrido. Si le gusta transformar ideas en materiales de aprendizaje pulidos y trabajar con un equipo colaborativo orientado a la misión, este papel es para usted!Creales Responsabilidades: Colaborar con las pymes: Trabajar estrechamente con expertos en materias temáticas para comprender los objetivos del proyecto, secuenciar el contenido instructivo y co-definir objetivos claros para cada módulo.Proyecto a escritura: traducir esquemas de prueba de concepto de alto nivel a planos instructivos detallados, luego ampliar esos esquemas a guiones completos dirigidos al alumno. Storyboarding: Desarrollar storyboards basados en PowerPoint que visualicen la lección, asegurando un fuerte flujo de instrucciones y ritmo apropiado y atractivo para su edad. El flujo entre temas o segmentos de lecciones debe ser fácil de seguir, con transiciones que se sientan naturales y cohesivas para los estudiantes.Cualificaciones requeridasBachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, English, o un campo relacionado (o experiencia laboral equivalente).35 años de experiencia en diseño instructivo, desarrollo curricular, enseñanza o un área educativa relacionada, con una trayectoria de creación de materiales educativos efectivos.Excepcionales habilidades de escritura y edición, con un agudo ojo a la gramática, tono y consistencia en el contenido educativo. La capacidad de escribir en un lenguaje amigable para los alumnos es una necesidad. Proficiencia con Microsoft PowerPoint y Excel (y familiaridad con Microsoft Word) Capacidad para crear tablas de historias organizadas, visualmente y presentaciones. nuestro plan de estudios siempre hace hincapié en proyectos prácticos y del mundo real.Adaptabilidad y una mentalidad proactiva cómoda girar cuando los requisitos cambian y se abren al aprendizaje continuo y a la retroalimentación.Sentido de diseño visual capacidad para sugerir o incorporar gráficos o medios simples en storyboards para apoyar el aprendizaje (no se requiere un diseño gráfico pesado, pero es útil tener cuidado con el diseño). Colaboración y flujo de trabajoMentoría: Trabajar estrechamente con nuestro Editor de Curriculum, que lo guiará y le ayudará a acelerar nuestros contenidos y procesos.Reportando: Reporte directamente al Gerente del Equipo de Contenido, con reuniones regulares 1:1 y guías claras mientras navega por sus responsabilidades. Usted trabajará parcialmente en el sitio para colaboraciones de equipo regulares y parcialmente remotamente para trabajos de diseño enfocados. Los candidatos deben vivir a poca distancia de Nueva Orleans (por ejemplo, metro NOLA, Kenner, Lafayette, Mandeville) o estar dispuestos a mudarse, ya que se requiere un trabajo regular en persona en nuestra oficina de Nueva Orleáns..