Curriculum Developer (AI, Coding, and Robotics for K-12)

Curriculum Developer (Robotics & AI Education)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time or part-time or contract

Compensation: $68,000 - $78,000 per year for full-time role, commensurate with prior experience

Start Date: January 2026

About SureStart

SureStart is an AI-focused education startup that aims to foster tech and AI literacy among youth along with development of durable skills and their ethical lens. Our courses and programs blend hands-on technical skill-building in areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and Robotics with creative expression, innovation, and entrepreneurship using a research-backed computational action pedagogy, ensuring students are equipped for the future of technology.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Curriculum Developer to support our Curriculum design team in developing AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or Robotics curriculum for middle school and high-school students. This role involves working closely with the SureStart’s Subject Matter Experts to create an engaging curriculum, modular lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment tools. The ideal candidate has experience in STEM education, curriculum design, and project-based learning and they are passionate about making AI and robotics accessible and engaging for students.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Design

• Design curriculum and lesson plans that introduces AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or Robotics related curriculum to K-12 students.
• Support the development of instructional slide decks, worksheets, project guides, and demo scripts to support hands-on learning.
• Create engaging student learning materials, including video and written guides for using robots in projects.
• Support the development of  knowledge checks, exit tickets, self-assessments, and reflection tools to track student learning progress.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content relevance
• Ensure instructional quality using ADDIE, backward design and similar frameworks

Collaboration & Feedback Integration

• Work closely with the Curriculum Team, SureStart’s subject matter experts, and our K-12 client’s teaching team to ensure curriculum coherence to instructional standards.
• Incorporate feedback to improve lesson plans and instructional content.
• Participate in weekly update meetings and semi-monthly progress reviews to discuss curriculum iterations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and/or Robotics and human-robot interaction.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or STEM education (coding, robotics or AI) for middle or high-school students.
• Understanding of project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction.
• Knowledge of at least one K-12 instructional standards, such as CSTA, IB, or Cambridge.
• Strong writing and communication skills to develop clear instructional materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching (in-classroom or virtual) middle school or high-school.
• Experience working with robotics kits like Wonder Dash, VEX IQ, Petoi Bittle X, or similar is a plus.

Compensation & Commitment

• $68,000 - $78,000 USD per year for full-time employment with additional year-end earned bonus.
• Start date: January 2026
• 20-40 hours per week depending on role
• Additional benefits, including generous PTO, sick leave and other well-being benefits for full-time position
• Remote work

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A resume/CV highlighting relevant experience.
2. A sample lesson plan or curriculum example (if available) or 
3. 1-2 examples of creating engaging, age-appropriate, and hands-on learning experiences.