About CodeHS

CodeHS is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science. We provide curriculum, professional development, and a full software platform. CodeHS is used by millions of students and thousands of schools and districts around the US and the world. 

Mission

The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future. We believe that in the 21st century, coding is a foundational skill, just like reading and writing. That’s why we say: Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach.

About the role

As a Curriculum Specialist at CodeHS, you’ll help support the development and maintenance of engaging, high-quality computer science curriculum for middle and high school students. You’ll be part of the curriculum team to create, organize, and improve instructional resources for teachers and students while learning the ins and outs of curriculum development in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Location:

Full Office - this role is a 5 days a week office role in the CodeHS Chicago Office in River North.

Benefits:

Health, vision, dental, disability insurance, 401K, generous PTO and holidays, commuter benefit, and more!

Salary Range: $65k - $75k

What You’ll Do

• Support the maintenance and improvement of existing computer science curriculum for teachers and students
• Test curriculum items for quality, clarity, and accuracy
• Create instructional materials such as examples, exercises, handouts, and student activities
• Align curriculum to relevant standards and frameworks
• Provide support for teachers by helping answer curriculum-related questions
• Contribute ideas to improve the overall teacher and student experience in CodeHS courses
• Use AI tools to help with curriculum and content creation

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in computer science education 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while staying collaborative and communicative with a team
• Positive, solutions-oriented, and willing to learn new skills

Bonus Skills

• Programming experience in at least one language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
• Knowledge of computer science education standards (CSTA, state standards)
• Experience creating instructional content or supporting teachers

Roles & Responsibilities — Curriculum Specialist

Job Responsibilities Include: 

• Curriculum Creation & Maintenance
• • Assist in updating and improving existing computer science curriculum based on feedback from teachers, students, and internal team members
  • Help build and organize instructional resources such as slides, handouts, activities, autograders, problem guides, and lesson plans
  • Use AI-powered tools to help draft, brainstorm, or restructure content while critically reviewing outputs for accuracy, clarity, and instructional quality
  • Test and review lessons for correctness (e.g., verifying code examples, checking autograders, proofreading instructions)
  • Support the development of new curriculum components under the guidance of Curriculum Developers (e.g., videos, assessments, or course add-ons)
  • Track and document curriculum updates and improvements to ensure materials remain accurate and current
• Curriculum Planning & Launch Support
• • Contribute to course outlines and curriculum planning by researching relevant standards, best practices, and trends in computer science education
  • Assist with tasks required to prepare courses for public launch, including testing lesson flows, reviewing materials for accuracy, and updating supporting resources
• Teacher & Customer Support
• • Help answer curriculum-related questions from teachers and schools
  • Support the Customer Success and Sales teams by gathering curriculum details and preparing resources for meetings
  • Document common curriculum questions or issues to improve future teacher support
• Research & Standards Alignment
• • Research and summarize computer science standards, certifications, and state requirements to inform curriculum updates
  • Assist with aligning courses to state or organizational standards under the direction of Curriculum Developers
  • Track and share updates about CS education initiatives, legislation, or trends as needed
  • Use AI tools to quickly identify and summarize changes in standards, while verifying accuracy before sharing with the team
• Professional Growth & Team Collaboration
• • Participate in team meetings, curriculum reviews, and internal training sessions to learn about computer science pedagogy and curriculum development
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and team-wide initiatives for improving teacher and student experiences
  • Explore new ways to use AI responsibly and effectively to enhance curriculum development processes
  • Take on special projects to expand your skills and support the Curriculum Team’s goals

A Week in the Life of a Curriculum Specialist

In a typical week, a Curriculum Specialist spends most of their time supporting curriculum development projects — reviewing lessons for accuracy, testing activities, using AI tools to generate and refine instructional materials, and aligning content to standards. The rest of the week may include assisting with teacher questions, researching computer science standards, preparing materials for a course launch, and collaborating with the Curriculum Team in planning or review meetings. This role offers a chance to learn how to build curriculum efficiently and responsibly in an AI-enhanced workflow.

Company Values

Encourage Teaching and Learning

CodeHS is about providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities in computer science for students all over the world. We value creating fun, accessible and creative learning experiences for teachers, for students, and for team members at CodeHS. We believe that education--and specifically coding--within the formal K-12 system, the higher-education system, and beyond has the power to allow everyone to unlock their full potential.

Create a Direct Positive Impact

At CodeHS we value creating a direct positive social impact with our work. We work directly with students, teachers, schools and districts to implement computer science classes. Through building great curriculum, tools and resources to allow high schools to teach computer science, we can create a direct educational benefit to students to help explore the limitless world of computing. We believe that expanding access to computer science education will empower students to take an active role in creating the future. 

Make It Fun and Creative

Bringing fun and creativity to every aspect of our work is a main focus for us at CodeHS. It starts with a fun, friendly and accessible curriculum, that allows students the opportunity to build creatively and engage in thoughtful problem solving. We also focus on developing a creative and fun environment to work in, and think that this allows us to bring novel approaches to challenging problems. Computing is about logic--but it’s also about creativity--and we hope to share that excitement with teachers and students through CodeHS.

Our Operating Practices

Get the job done

We figure out the real problem to be solved and take ownership over seeing it to completion. We help move things across the finish line.

Bring context and big picture awareness

We consider the projects we work on in their context and see how our projects impact the team, company, and the customer.

Adaptable

We adapt to changing needs across customers and the team, and make good plans but know that they can change as we get new information.

Growth Mindset

We're always looking to learn and improve, and we share that mindset with teachers and students. We’re working to improve individually and as a team.

Team player

We help out our teammates and we’re team players. We make decisions with a team first approach and strive to act in the best interest of the company as a whole.

Constructive and solution oriented

When approached with problems and roadblocks, we're constructive and solution oriented. We think through problems and tradeoffs, proactively finding solutions.

Good vibes

We bring positive energy whether in person or virtually to help contribute to making a positive work environment for everyone.

Follow through

We make sure to do what we say we are going to do for team members and for customers. We're proactive, dependable and reliable in the work that we do.

CodeHS is an equal opportunity employer. CodeHS maintains a drug-free workplace.