Content Writers - Courses

Position Overview

Riverside Learning is seeking experienced educators, instructional leaders, curriculum specialists, and subject-area experts to join our team as Content Writers – Courses. Course Writers help transform professional expertise, research, and educational best practices into engaging, high-quality online learning experiences for educators.

This role is ideal for professionals who have a strong understanding of both their content area and how adults learn. Riverside Learning Course Writers develop thoughtful, well-organized course experiences that move beyond simply presenting information. Our courses are designed to encourage educators to explore new ideas, reflect on their practice, engage with meaningful content, and apply their learning to their own professional settings.

Course Writers will work collaboratively with Riverside Learning to develop courses that are practical, relevant, accessible, and intellectually engaging for educators.

Responsibilities

Content Writers – Courses may be responsible for:

• Developing content for Riverside Learning's online, asynchronous, and graduate-level courses.

• Designing course modules and lessons that follow clear learning objectives and a logical progression.

• Translating educational research, theory, and professional expertise into accessible and engaging course content.

• Developing readings, activities, reflection prompts, discussion questions, application activities, and other learning experiences.

• Incorporating principles of adult learning and engagement throughout course design.

• Creating learning experiences that encourage participants to explore, reflect, apply, and connect new learning to their professional practice.

• Developing content appropriate for educators and school leaders across a range of professional settings.

• Working within Riverside Learning's designated online learning platform or learning management system.

• Collaborating with Riverside Learning staff, instructors, evaluators, and other content developers.

• Reviewing and revising course materials based on feedback and established quality expectations.

• Ensuring course materials are accurate, professionally written, organized, and aligned with the intended learning outcomes.

• Meeting established project timelines and communicating effectively throughout the course-development process.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates must have:

• A master's degree or higher in education, educational leadership, a relevant content area, or a related field.

• A current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Professional License in an appropriate area.

• Professional experience in education, instructional leadership, curriculum development, or a related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more educational content areas or areas of professional practice.

• A strong understanding of adult learning, engagement, and effective pedagogy.

• Experience developing educational content, curriculum, professional learning, or online learning experiences.

• A sound working knowledge of online learning platforms and/or learning management systems.

• Excellent written communication, editing, and organizational skills.

• The ability to take complex educational concepts and turn them into clear, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality professional learning.

• The ability to work independently, manage project responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for educators who can turn expertise into an experience.

A great Course Writer doesn't simply know a topic—they know how to help someone else learn it. Our writers understand that effective online professional learning should be more than a collection of readings and assignments. It should invite educators to think deeply, make connections, reflect on their practice, and try something new.

We value writers who bring creativity, strong educational knowledge, practical experience, and a genuine understanding of the educators we serve. Whether your expertise is in literacy, mathematics, special education, educational leadership, early childhood, multilingual learners, instructional practice, assessment, technology, or another area of education, Riverside Learning wants to help you share that expertise with educators beyond your own school or district.

Project-Based Opportunity

Riverside Learning Course Writers serve as Project-Based Associates. Work is offered on an individual project or contract basis based on Riverside Learning's current needs, available projects, and alignment with a writer's expertise.

Selection as a Riverside Learning Course Writer does not guarantee projects, assignments, hours, compensation, or ongoing work. Each project will have its own expectations, scope, timeline, and compensation, which will be communicated and agreed upon before work begins.