High School AP Business Curriculum Writer Consultant

Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens . We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Consultants will collaborate remotely or in-person as agreed upon based on project needs. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a High School STEM Curriculum Writer Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Master’s degree preferred, and at least three years of experience with a proven record of developing rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that drives strong student outcomes. Project Scope & Responsibilities: Design full-course curricula for high school STEM subjects (e.g., AP Business with Personal Finance), including scope and sequence, unit plans, and daily lesson plans Develop high-quality instructional materials, including: Student-facing lessons and problem sets Labs, projects, and real-world applications High-quality homework aligned with the course Formative and summative assessments with clear success criteria Ensure alignment to New York State standards and Zeta’s academic vision and outcomes Embed inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and opportunities for analytical thinking and problem-solving Design assessments that measure both content mastery and application of skills Collaborate closely with academic leaders, instructional coaches, and other curriculum writers to ensure coherence across courses and grade levels Use feedback from educators and student performance data to iterate and improve curriculum materials Engagement & Compensation We are hiring for a 12 month project-based consulting role with an immediate start date. If selected, this role would be offered as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and would not constitute an offer of employment. Compensation: Between $15,000 and $25,000 per project unit (depending on experience and project scope) Consultants are responsible for their own taxes; consultants are not eligible for Zeta benefit plans. Work schedule is flexible; deliverables and deadlines will be agreed upon with the designated project lead. Join our purpose-driven community Zeta collaborators are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our network of consultants stands united by a commitment to a limitless future for every child. At Zeta: We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students We bring a mindset of growth and flexibility We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details We are caring and put team over individual at all times Apply Now! Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity organization. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).