Primer
Curriculum Designer - Pursuits (Contractor)
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- Employment type
- Contract
- Posted
- 11 November 2026 (today)
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About this role
ABOUT PRIMER
Primer is a growing network of K–8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers, thinkers, and builders, our schools begin with what has always worked, and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit learning environments. Skilled educators. A culture that takes kids seriously as learners and leaders.
Primers shaped the first 200 years of American children. Primer will ready them for the next.
This is a Project-Based Contract Role
Overview
Pursuit Designers develop immersive, interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences for blended-age classrooms in grades K-2, 3-5, and/or 6-8. Each Pursuit typically spans 6-7 weeks and engages students in hands-on investigations, real-world applications, and meaningful demonstrations of learning. Pursuits often integrate science, social studies, and civics, though content areas may vary. The focus, direction, and specific expectations for each Pursuit are established in collaboration with the Pursuits Lead before work begins.
Project Structure & Compensation
- This is a project-based independent contractor role.
- One project consists of two completed Pursuits.
- Compensation is $4,000 per project, payable upon completion of both Pursuits.
Scope of Work
The Pursuit Designer is responsible for developing complete, implementation-ready learning experiences, including:
- Pursuit Planning: Establish the overall learning sequence, daily objectives, and key milestones.
- Activity Plans: Develop clear, step-by-step lesson plans with facilitation instructions.
- Instructional Materials: Create polished slide decks, student resources, and supporting materials, including supply lists.
- Collaboration & Revisions: Participate in regular check-ins with the Pursuits Lead, incorporate feedback, and refine materials to meet project expectations.
Specific deliverables, timelines, and collaboration schedules may vary by Pursuit and will be established before work begins.
Primer is a mission-first company. We believe our mission is the highest-leverage way we can create positive change. In service of that, we keep work centered on mission execution and avoid social or political activism at work that’s unrelated to the mission. If that energizes you, we’d love to see you apply.
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Published 11 November 2026, last checked today. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.