Curriculum Writer
Curriculum Writer (Graphic Design + Technical Writing)
Company: Uplift Aerospace
Compensation: $35/hour
Type: Part-time (Remote)
About Uplift Aerospace
Uplift Aerospace builds inspiring, real-world educational and training curriculum connected to space missions, emerging technologies, and workforce pathways utilizing cutting edge technology focused around virtual reality. We develop curriculum, training, and digital learning content that helps students and professionals build tangible skills.
Role Summary
We’re looking for a Curriculum Writer who is equally strong in technical writing and graphic design. This person will translate complex STEM and technical concepts into student-friendly learning materials—then design those materials into polished, visually engaging curriculum assets that are ready for classrooms and on-the-job training programs.
You’ll produce everything from lesson plans and facilitator guides to diagrams, worksheets, one-pagers, and slide-based learning content—ensuring the final deliverables are consistent, accurate, and truly usable.
What You’ll Do
- Write and structure curriculum content (lesson plans, student handouts, facilitator guides, assessments, rubrics, project briefs).
- Translate technical topics (engineering, space, VR modules, electronics, coding, etc.) into clear, age-appropriate instruction.
- Design professional curriculum materials that look modern, consistent, and classroom-ready.
- Create diagrams, infographics, labeled illustrations, schematics, tables, and visual explainers that support comprehension.
- Maintain brand consistency (typography, layout systems, templates, iconography, visual language).
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts, program leads, artists, and developers to validate accuracy and usability.
- Build and maintain reusable templates for curriculum documents, worksheets, and presentations.
- Apply feedback quickly and manage revisions cleanly (organized file structure, naming conventions, version tracking).
- Ensure materials meet accessibility and readability standards (contrast, font sizing, structure, clarity).
What Success Looks Like
- Curriculum is technically accurate, easy to follow, and implementation-ready.
- Documents are polished and “publication-ready” with strong visual hierarchy and consistent formatting.
- Visuals and writing work together to reduce confusion and improve learning outcomes.
- The team can scale content faster because you create templates and repeatable systems.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in curriculum writing, instructional design, technical writing, or learning content development.
- Demonstrated strength in graphic design for education or technical communication (layout, hierarchy, diagrams).
- A portfolio showing both writing samples and designed deliverables (PDFs, infographics, slide decks, worksheets, guides).
- Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator), Figma, or equivalent.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with strong structure, clarity, and tone control.
- Ability to take complex material and make it intuitive for students and educators.
- Highly organized and reliable with deadlines, iteration cycles, and feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with middle school / high school STEM content.
- Familiarity with NGSS, CTE pathways, or workforce-aligned learning outcomes.
- Experience building templates/style guides that support repeatable production.
- Motion graphics or basic video editing for supplemental learning assets.
- Accessibility-aware design practices (WCAG-informed choices).
Hours & Schedule
- Part-time, remote
- Flexible schedule, with agreed-upon weekly availability and deadlines
- Estimated hours: 20-30 hours
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio link (or PDF) with both writing + designed curriculum samples
- A short note (3–6 sentences) describing your experience translating technical topics for students