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We provide innovative and engaging educational experiences designed to make learning accessible, effective, and enjoyable for students around the world.\nAt Think Academy, we believe education extends beyond academics-we are committed to helping students grow with confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. We are looking for passionate team members who share our dedication to supporting students and families while creating a warm, welcoming, and positive learning environment.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced K-5 ELA Curriculum Developer with a strong background in U.S. elementary ELA teaching, literacy instruction, and curriculum design.\nThe ideal candidate has a deep understanding of U.S. elementary classrooms, students' reading and writing development, and common learning challenges. We are looking for someone who can translate these insights into rigorous, engaging, and effective online ELA courses, with a particular emphasis on helping students develop strong reading comprehension and writing skills.\nThis role involves both curriculum development and product design, working closely with teachers and cross-functional teams to ensure instructional quality and continuous improvement.\nResponsibilities\n1. Curriculum & Product Design\nIdentify students' reading and writing difficulties, learning needs, and instructional challenges based on U.S. classroom experience.\nDesign ELA curriculum frameworks, skill progressions, learning objectives, and lesson plans aligned with CCSS and U.S. instructional practices.\nDevelop engaging and effective online small-group lessons, emphasizing reading-to-writing integration, meaningful student practice, and measurable learning outcomes.\n2. Content Development & Quality Assurance\nSelect, create, adapt, and review high-quality literary and informational texts, including mentor texts that effectively support specific reading and writing objectives.\nDevelop reading and writing materials, instructional activities, and assessments that are academically rigorous, age-appropriate, and practical for classroom implementation.\nEnsure curriculum alignment with MAP Growth, i-Ready, and U.S. state ELA assessments.\n3. 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Experience with U.S. K-12 publishers, textbook development, or EdTech curriculum development is a plus.\n Location: Candidates willing to relocate to Beijing will be given preference.\nBenefits & Growth Opportunities\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan\nPaid time off (PTO)\nOpportunities to collaborate with international teams and contribute to global business initiatives\nA clear career path, with opportunities to grow from content marketing into user acquisition and future marketing leadership\nMeaningful ownership, mentorship, and the chance to work with people who are passionate about education\nThink Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 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