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Content Specialist, Computer Science & Digital Literacy(8 week contract role) at Renaissance in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description At Nearpod, we believe teaching is the most important job in the world. Every day, we reach students through our learning platforms on and . We have diverse backgrounds, but a shared goal of putting teachers and students first in everything that we do. We have won numerous awards including EdTech Digest's 2018 Company of the Year. Recently, we were acquired by Renaissance to support the shared mission of accelerating learning for all. We're looking for people with a lot of hustle, a lot of empathy, and a desire to do something meaningful. We've adopted a remote-first culture, and our diverse team is based across the US. Do you have a deep understanding of K-12 computer science, technology applications, and digital citizenship/literacy instruction? Do you enjoy diving into standards and developing learning experiences for students to move through grade-level content? Nearpod is looking for a computer science and digital fluency specialist to use their subject matter expertise to support content development for lessons on technology applications and digital proficiency as part of our 21st Century Readiness Program. Content areas will include impacts of computing, networks and systems design, computer fundamentals, digital literacy, and practical technology concepts. This role is essential to ensuring we are crafting content that aligns to market trends and to the needs of teachers, students, schools, and districts. Our Ideal Candidate: + Passionate about computer science, technology applications, and digital citizenship/literacy education with instructional experience in US classrooms + Has a strong understanding of pedagogy and instructional design + Has experience aligning or developing content for 21st century learning standards such as New York State K-12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, Texas Technology Applications TEKS, or ISTE Standards for Students + Demonstrates a deep understanding of national and state standards and of initiatives and trends related to 21st century learning, computer science, and digital literacy + Approaches education through an equity lens and through culturally-responsive teaching practices + Takes a creative approach to curriculum and content development, crafting engaging, effective, and inclusive content for all learners + Thorough and values high-quality work + Trusted for follow-through, efficiency, and adherence to timelines + Enjoys working on multiple projects an To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

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