Job description
We’re expanding content development for Ellevation Strategies - and investing in our classroom instructional videos that demonstrate how to use Ellevation instructional activities with multilingual students (MLs) to drive outcomes for students.
As an Instructional Content Specialist joining our Education Solutions team, you’ll play a key role in expanding our catalog of videos that show Ellevation activities in action in classrooms across the country. Over time, you’ll be expected to take ownership of the short-term coaching of teachers who will be featured in our instructional videos - building relationships as well as working with our video production vendor and other internal stakeholders at Ellevation.
We are looking for an individual who can bring knowledge of and passion for high-quality instruction for MLs - and can balance that with the demands of scaling high-quality video examples. You'll be responsible for working with educators and school leaders to plan and execute a successful multi-day video shoot that results in the development of a number of videos. And, most importantly, you will help Ellevation make a direct impact on how MLs succeed in classrooms across the country.
We are looking forward to working with someone who demonstrates the following key characteristics:
Proven ability to identify high-quality instruction and coach teachers to improve instruction- Strong eye for detail and consistency
-Ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders - principals, teachers, K-12 students, and more technical folks on a film crew
- Adept at balancing competing priorities and needs across projects
Within 1 Month You Will:
- Build background knowledge and perspective on content within Ellevation Strategies
- Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders and collaborators to fuel future collaboration and problem-solving
Within 3 Months You Will:
- Assist in working with a school, its leaders, teachers, and the video production company to film a multi-day instructional video shoot
- Work with the video production company to create a number of consistent videos after filming that meet Ellevation’s high standards
Within 6 Months You will:
- Independently plan and complete a multi-day instructional video shoot and ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent videos after filming.
Within 12 Months You Will:
- Scale the production of high-quality videos for Ellevation Strategies, deepening relationships in schools and across the Ellevation team.
About You:
- You have 5 or more years of experience with K-12 instruction for MLs, a track record of creating and delivering consistent materials for instructional coaching, and/or scaleable professional development.
- Experience with video production and development, with an eye for quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- You are a natural leader and are able to inspire others while building strong relationships quickly.
- Strong experience managing multiple projects, workflows, and budgets
- You demonstrate an eagerness to learn from other
- Proficiency in multiple languages is preferred
- The ability to travel up to 50% is required
About Us:
At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform their Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language.
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,200 school districts and more than 3 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve and drive measurable outcomes for students. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious social and financial objectives.
Why Ellevation?
In addition to our great benefits and competitive salaries, here are some things that make us unique:
+ Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to make a significant impact
+ Opportunities to join DEIB-focused groups and support building a culture of belonging
+ Professional development and growth opportunities
+ Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States
+ Collaborative workspace in the heart of Boston - a stone's throw from many central T stops (Downtown Crossing, Government Center, and Aquarium). Free snacks, beverages, and local organic fruit provided
+ Remote and in-person engagement opportunities, including happy hours, themed events, and competitions + Remote and in-person wellness programming to support team’s mental and physical wellbeing
Learn more about our team in our Culture Deck .
Here at Ellevation, we champion diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a range of ideas and opinions.
We believe in building a culture where productivity can flourish, one that is empathetic, respectful, and inclusive. We are proud to have been recognized in prior years as “Best Tech Workplace for Diversity” by the Timmy Awards for investing in training around inclusive behaviors, microaggressions, unconscious bias, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and feedback across the company. We are encouraged by our progress, but there’s more work to be done.
Benefits – Benefits eligible employees (and qualifying dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) retirement plan and receive an employer match up to 7%. Employees have access to flexible paid time off for vacations, sick and disability policy, additional 10 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's. In addition, we provide a generous parental leave benefit, back-up childcare or eldercare, and a variety of other perks to support the health and well-being of our employees.
Additional Information: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curriculum Associates, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Curriculum Associates, LLC will grant employment, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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