AP Psychology Teacher - Curriculum Developer (Remote or Onsite)
About the position UWorld is seeking an AP Psychology Teacher to contribute to our web-based Advanced Placement® Psychology Question Bank. The AP Psychology Teacher will work closely with an onsite team of content developers to create an exceptional AP preparation product. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education within a collaborative environment and contribute to developing an exceptional educational resource. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Required Education Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Psychology preferred Minimum Required Experience Five years of experience teaching an AP Psychology course in high school or freshman-level Psychology in college Two years of experience writing assessment questions (eg, classroom exams, labs) at the level of the AP Psychology examination AP Reader, AP Table Leader, or AP Consultant experience highly preferred Psychology research experience is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of the AP Psychology curriculum concepts Proven ability to write high-quality AP Psychology questions and their short rationales Acute attention to detail Excellent verbal/written communication skills Outstanding problem-solving skills with proven capacity to execute conceptual ideas into a finished product Ability to work independently while operating within a dynamic team environment Aptitude for adapting quickly and collaborating effectively Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively Solid organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills Proficient in MS Office and a working knowledge of information technology (IT)
Responsibilities
- Reports to the Product Manager and develops content for the online AP Question Bank within the Psychology team.
- Fully responsible for independent question development, planning, and execution based on directives from onsite Psychology team and Management
- Writes high-quality, AP-style questions with brief, comprehensive rationales
- Generates content that reflects existing curriculum standards, up-to-date research, and standardized examination practices
- Receives and effectively adjusts content based on constructive feedback provided by onsite Psychology team and Management
- Collaborates with management, team members, and content support teams to ensure production goals are met within given deadlines
- Develops marketing materials and participates in online forums and webinars to aidmarketing efforts to increase brand recognition
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Psychology preferred
- Five years of experience teaching an AP Psychology course in high school or freshman-level Psychology in college
- Two years of experience writing assessment questions (eg, classroom exams, labs) at the level of the AP Psychology examination
- Extensive knowledge of the AP Psychology curriculum concepts
- Proven ability to write high-quality AP Psychology questions and their short rationales
- Acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with proven capacity to execute conceptual ideas into a finished product
- Ability to work independently while operating within a dynamic team environment
- Aptitude for adapting quickly and collaborating effectively
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Solid organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
- Proficient in MS Office and a working knowledge of information technology (IT)
Nice-to-haves
- AP Reader, AP Table Leader, or AP Consultant experience highly preferred
- Psychology research experience is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Generous paid time off —including parental and bereavement leave, plus a full week off during the winter holiday season
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Comprehensive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance!
- 401(k) with a 5% employer match (eligible after 90 days of employment)
- Professional growth opportunities, including annual learning and development programs
- Onsite fitness classes and wellness initiatives
- Departmental team-building events , such as fun team activities and outings to local restaurants, monthly birthday parties, and potlucks
- A fun-loving company-wide Social Committee that hosts awesome inclusive events— Field Day, Halloween Costume Party, Annual Company Gala, and many more!
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