About Strive

Strive is an online coding school for kids (8-16). We help students start and commit to their coding journeys by making coding fun and exciting. We focus, above all else, on making the process of learning joyful.

• Our mission is to make education more joyful and meaningful. We are starting with coding, but our goal is to redefine STEM education globally by creating the platform and content to teach math, science, and other subjects through coding.
• We’re a remote-first company with teachers and employees from South Africa, Singapore, India, the USA, and the Philippines.
• We’re a well-funded startup backed by YCombinator and early investors of Spotify and Facebook.

Role

At Strive, we develop teacher materials for global math and coding curriculum. This content is built on our custom platform.

We’re looking for a skilled and organised Lead Curriculum Developer to oversee the ideation, creation and delivery of this innovative educational content specifically designed for middle and high school students. In this remote position, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the pipeline of content projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Leading a team of content developers, guiding them in creating engaging and effective resources that align with global educational standards, particularly for markets in the USA, Canada, and beyond.
• Creating your own content along with the team that you manage
• Researching pedagogical best practices to inform curriculum design and instructional strategies.
• Working with educators that are Strive users, to gather feedback and refine content offerings.
• Monitoring and analyzing educational data to assess the impact of curriculum materials on student learning outcomes.
• Staying current with trends in education technology and curriculum development to inform innovative practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in curriculum development for math and/or coding education at the middle and high school levels.
• Strong python coding capability to build complex coded modules on the Strive platform
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully managing content development pipelines.
• Leadership abilities to mentor and guide a team of content developers.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including educators, developers, and administrators.
• Experience with instructional design methodologies that incorporate technology into learning.

Bonus

• Familiarity with global educational standards, particularly those relevant to the USA and Canada.
• Previous teaching experience in math or coding at the K-12 level.

Why you should apply

About Strive Math:

Strive Math is revolutionizing the way students engage with mathematics and coding. Our mission is to create an immersive and engaging learning platform that fosters a love for math and coding among students. We are a product-led company that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

1. Product Development:

• Develop and iterate on products that drive product-led growth at Strive Math.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

2. Web Development:

• Design and build dynamic, user-friendly landing pages that capture the essence of Strive Math.

• Ensure the responsiveness and performance of all web applications.

3. Internal Tools:

• Develop and maintain internal tools to streamline and optimize day-to-day operations.

• Work closely with operations and other departments to identify and solve operational challenges through technology.

4. Learning Platform Development:

• Build and enhance the Strive Math learning platform to create an engaging and effective learning environment for students.

• Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and provides a seamless user experience.

5. Team Leadership:

• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of engineers as we scale.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

6. Content Contribution:

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of math and coding content taught in our classes.

• Collaborate with educators to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with educational goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in web and application development.

• Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies.

• Experience with designing and building user-friendly landing pages.

• Ability to develop scalable internal tools and learning platforms.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing engineering teams.

• Passion for education and a deep interest in math and coding.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the education technology sector.

• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and tools.

• Background in mathematics or computer science.