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About the Role Squirrel Ai Learning is hiring an experienced middle school math educator or instructional designer to write the instructional scripts behind our AI-powered adaptive learning products. You will turn rigorous Grades 6-8 mathematics into clear, engaging lessons and direct the PowerPoint visuals that bring them to life. This is a senior content role based onsite with our curriculum and product teams in Shanghai for approximately 2 years, on a U.S.-based compensation structure with a supported international assignment package. What You'll Do

• Write clear, engaging, pedagogically sound instructional scripts for middle school mathematics.
• Translate complex concepts into student-friendly explanations, worked examples, and real-world contexts.
• Build step-by-step learning sequences that move students from conceptual understanding to mastery.
• Anticipate common misconceptions and build in the right scaffolding and instructional supports.
• Direct how each concept is represented visually — diagrams, models, graphs, tables, equations, animations.
• Review PPT decks for mathematical accuracy, instructional clarity, grade-level fit, and alignment to the approved script.
• Align content to learning objectives, scope and sequence, and relevant U.S. mathematics standards.
• Self-review and peer-review content, give actionable feedback, and revise based on internal reviews.
• Collaborate with Script, PPT, Problem, Video, and Curriculum teams so every piece fits together.
• Plan weekly deliverables to hit production schedules without sacrificing quality. What We're Looking For
• 5+ years teaching middle school mathematics, preferably Grades 7-8.
• Strong command of middle school math: number systems, ratios and proportional reasoning, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics and probability, and introductory algebra.
• Experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, scripts, presentations, or other instructional materials.
• Strong understanding of math pedagogy, scaffolding, student misconceptions, and conceptual development.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines in a collaborative production environment.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Shanghai, China for approximately 1-2 years. Preferred
• Master's degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years in curriculum development, instructional design, educational publishing, or EdTech.
• Experience writing or reviewing instructional scripts and PowerPoint-based educational content.
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards or other U.S. middle school math standards.
• Experience with adaptive, personalized, or AI-enabled learning products.
• Experience designing instruction for video-based or digital learning.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing other curriculum writers.
• Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive instructional design. Compensation & Benefits The Shanghai assignment package is expected to include:
• Company-arranged accommodation in Shanghai for the assignment.
• Living allowance or reimbursement for reasonable meals and local transportation.
• Two round-trip economy flights between the U.S. and China (initial relocation/final return plus one home-leave trip).
• One company-sponsored personal travel period within China each year (approximately 7-10 days), per company policy.
• International travel medical insurance for the duration of the assignment.
• Support for China visa and work authorization.
• Relocation and local onboarding support.

Specific benefits, allowances, travel arrangements, eligibility, and reimbursement limits are detailed in the international assignment agreement and applicable company policies. About Squirrel Ai Learning Squirrel Ai Learning is a pioneer in AI-powered K-12 education and adaptive learning, combining artificial intelligence, educational research, and curriculum expertise to build personalized learning experiences around individual student needs. Our teams bring together educators, instructional designers, subject-matter experts, engineers, and AI specialists. Squirrel Ai Learning is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. How to apply Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short content-development exercise: writing or reviewing a middle school math instructional script and its accompanying PPT directions. Please apply with your resume and, if available, relevant work samples.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person