Impact Kids is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Curriculum Writer to help us develop engaging, hands-on science/STEM-based activities for our Curiosity Club after-school program. Each project should spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and be fun and easy for teachers to implement.
About the Role:
We’re building a series of 8–12 week after-school curriculum of 45–60 minute science/STEM activities tailored for students in grades 1 – 5. Each lesson should include hands-on experiments, challenges, or builds that promote exploration and real-world learning using low-cost materials.
You’ll be responsible for designing project-based lesson plans that:
- Are age-appropriate, engaging, and easy to teach
- Require low-cost materials (no more than $2.00 per student per project)
- Include clear step-by-step instructions
- Include a materials list with US Amazon Link (for 25 students per project)
- Include sample images of the completed project
- Include brief learning objectives and key takeaways
Project Scope:
- Deliverables: 6 Series of Program Plans each including 8–12 individual lesson plans (48 - 72 total individual lesson plans)
- Time per lesson: 45–60 minutes
- Target age range: 1st – 5th graders
- Topics may include but are not limited to: Chemistry, Engineering, Forces, Weather, Life Science, Space, Environmental Science, and more.
- All projects must be safe, easy to set up, and doable in a classroom or multi-purpose room with no access to lab equipment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience developing curriculum or lesson plans for 1st – 5th students
- Background in STEM, education, child development, or related fields
- Passion for inquiry-based, hands-on learning
- Ability to provide high-quality images (can be phone quality as long as clear)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to write clearly for both students and instructors
What You’ll Provide for Each Lesson:
- Lesson Title + Brief Overview
- List of Materials & US Amazon Link to Purchase (budget-conscious)
- Learning Objectives
- Step-by-step Instructions
- Cleanup Instructions
- Student Reflection Prompt (optional)
- 1–3 Sample Photos of the Final Project
Examples of Past Projects:
- DIY Volcanoes
- Build-a-Bridge Challenge
- Make Snow
- Will it Float?
- Grow Your Own Crystal
Timeline:
- We’re ready to start immediately and would like the full set of all lessons delivered within 2–3 weeks.
Potential for ongoing curriculum development work across other subjects.
Send us your proposal with 1–2 sample lesson ideas (title + short description) to demonstrate your style and creativity. We’d love to hear how you would spark curiosity in young learners!