Wayfinder
Curriculum Designer (Tier 2 & Tier 3) - Contractor
Wayfinder, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
About The Company
What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future‑readiness curriculum company in the world—leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging‑based education worldwide.
The Role We are seeking a Contract Curriculum Designer to develop research‑based Tier 2 and Tier 3 collections addressing critical behavioral and social‑emotional challenges. This is a contract role with a defined project scope, and your work will directly impact how schools respond to and support students with intensive needs.
Focus areas:
Elopement – students leaving class or school without permission
Resistance / Defiance – oppositional or resistant behavior toward authority
Aggression – physical or verbal hostility, including fights
Conflict Repair / Peer Mediation – repairing harm and restoring relationships after disputes
The designer will create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that equip educators with practical strategies to address these behaviors while also supporting student growth and well‑being.
Responsibilities
Design and write Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum collections aligned to Wayfinder's instructional design principles and MTSS frameworks
Develop lessons that are age‑appropriate across PK‑12 grade bands, with clear objectives, step‑by‑step facilitation guides, and accompanying student‑facing resources including worksheets
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with Wayfinder's existing platform and pedagogy
Conduct iterative revisions based on internal feedback and pilot testing with educators
Deliver polished, implementation‑ready curriculum materials by project deadlines
Qualifications
Background in education, curriculum design, counseling, psychology, or related field
Demonstrated experience writing or designing curriculum, ideally for social‑emotional learning, behavioral supports, or MTSS contexts
Strong understanding of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and strategies to support students with behavioral challenges
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging, clear, and teacher‑friendly materials
Comfort working independently as a contractor while collaborating with a cross‑functional team
Benefits
Contract role (remote, U.S.-based preferred)
Anticipated duration: 3-5 months, with potential for extension
Pay: Negotiable, commensurate with experience
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The Role We are seeking a Contract Curriculum Designer to develop research‑based Tier 2 and Tier 3 collections addressing critical behavioral and social‑emotional challenges. This is a contract role with a defined project scope, and your work will directly impact how schools respond to and support students with intensive needs.
Focus areas:
Elopement – students leaving class or school without permission
Resistance / Defiance – oppositional or resistant behavior toward authority
Aggression – physical or verbal hostility, including fights
Conflict Repair / Peer Mediation – repairing harm and restoring relationships after disputes
The designer will create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that equip educators with practical strategies to address these behaviors while also supporting student growth and well‑being.
Responsibilities
Design and write Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum collections aligned to Wayfinder's instructional design principles and MTSS frameworks
Develop lessons that are age‑appropriate across PK‑12 grade bands, with clear objectives, step‑by‑step facilitation guides, and accompanying student‑facing resources including worksheets
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure curriculum integrates seamlessly with Wayfinder's existing platform and pedagogy
Conduct iterative revisions based on internal feedback and pilot testing with educators
Deliver polished, implementation‑ready curriculum materials by project deadlines
Qualifications
Background in education, curriculum design, counseling, psychology, or related field
Demonstrated experience writing or designing curriculum, ideally for social‑emotional learning, behavioral supports, or MTSS contexts
Strong understanding of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and strategies to support students with behavioral challenges
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging, clear, and teacher‑friendly materials
Comfort working independently as a contractor while collaborating with a cross‑functional team
Benefits
Contract role (remote, U.S.-based preferred)
Anticipated duration: 3-5 months, with potential for extension
Pay: Negotiable, commensurate with experience
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