Senior Curriculum Developer

Company Description
Kindred Tutors is a STEM-focused test preparation business built on the belief that kindness drives results. We help students build confidence and improve academic performance through structured, engineering-based preparation for standardized tests, including the SHSAT, SAT and ACT.
Our approach combines analytical problem-solving with a student-centered philosophy, helping learners develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Role Description
Kindred Tutors is seeking a proactive, analytical, and self-directed Curriculum Developer to help research, design, and develop our STEM-based test preparation programs.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys educational research, instructional design, and creating high-quality learning materials. You'll take ownership of curriculum development projects, from researching competitors and proposing program structures to creating detailed syllabi, lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments.
Working directly with the founder, you'll help determine how our programs should be structured, including course duration, instructional hours, session pacing, and learning objectives. You'll also contribute to developing educational content for our website and communicating what makes Kindred Tutors' approach distinctive.
We are looking for someone who can think independently, conduct thorough research, make thoughtful recommendations, and turn ideas into complete, well-developed materials rather than relying on step-by-step direction.
Note: Kindred Tutors is currently a pre-revenue, early-stage business. This is a part-time, project-based collaboration with an expected commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per week. Compensation will develop alongside the business.
What you will Gain
Curriculum Ownership: Take ownership of meaningful curriculum development projects and help shape Kindred Tutors' SHSAT, SAT, and future test preparation programs.
Research & Strategy Experience: Gain hands-on experience evaluating educational programs, conducting competitor research, and developing evidence-based instructional recommendations.
Professional Growth: Work directly with the founder and gain experience across curriculum design, educational product development, and program strategy.
Flexible Commitment: Work remotely with a flexible schedule that accommodates your existing professional or academic commitments.
Mission-Driven Impact: Directly contribute to building rigorous, accessible, and student-centered STEM test preparation programs.
Responsibilities
Research competing SHSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation programs, comparing curriculum structures, instructional hours, pricing, teaching methodologies, and learning resources
Develop detailed curriculum proposals, syllabi, learning objectives, and instructional plans.
Research and recommend appropriate course lengths, session durations, weekly schedules, and instructional pacing
Create original lesson plans, worksheets, practice questions, instructional presentations, homework assignments, and assessments
Develop structured learning sequences that progressively build students' knowledge, problem-solving skills, and test-taking strategies
Research effective instructional methods and incorporate evidence-based teaching practices into curriculum development
Help develop and refine Kindred Tutors' engineering-based approach to standardized test preparation
Contribute to educational website content, including course descriptions, program structures, learning outcomes, and instructional methodology
Evaluate existing curriculum materials and recommend improvements based on academic rigor, clarity, and student learning needs
Present research findings, curriculum proposals, and completed materials to the founder for review and feedback
Independently manage curriculum development assignments, maintain organized documentation, and meet agreed-upon project deadlines
Collaborate with other curriculum developers and team members to ensure consistency and quality across programs
Qualifications
Strong academic background in STEM, education, curriculum development, instructional design, or a related field.
Experience tutoring, teaching, developing educational materials, or designing instructional programs.
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate educational resources and make well-supported recommendations.
Ability to develop detailed lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and structured instructional materials.
Strong understanding of mathematics and analytical problem-solving.
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects from initial research through completion.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Comfortable receiving feedback, refining work, and collaborating directly with the founder.
Interest in educational innovation, STEM education, and student-centered teaching.
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar content development tools.
Experience with SHSAT, SAT, ACT, or other standardized test preparation is strongly preferred.
Experience conducting competitor research or developing educational programs is a plus.
Familiarity with AI-assisted research and content development tools is a plus.
Preferred: Examples of previous curriculum work, including syllabi, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, or instructional materials.

Work arrangement
Yes