Physical Science Content Developer

Position Type: Part-Time 

Job Title: Physical Science Content Developer

Effective Date: February 18, 2025

Reports To: Director of Design, Development, & Project Management

Contract Length: Mar 2025 - Jan 2026

Job Summary:  A Virtual Arkansas content developer works closely with content creators to build content into the designated LMS or other digital output system.  This individual typically works under a supplemental contract/stipend for an amount determined per course. While skilled in digital content development, the individual also acts as a non-subject matter expert reviewer by giving feedback from a student perspective.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete required certifications and trainings for designated projects


• Take scripting documents provided by designers and build content into the LMS ensuring design best practices for maximum learning outcomes, accessibility, and copyright compliance


• Collaborate with design and development team stakeholders to build and revise content


• Attend course planning and design meetings whether virtual or face to face


• Pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and legality of content


• Prioritize and adapt to meet required deadlines


• Abide by all Virtual Arkansas and applicable Arch Ford ESC policies


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong  verbal and written communication skills 


• Strong  interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills


• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms


• Strong  organizational skills and attention to detail


• Efficient time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Ability to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies 

Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor degree (minimum); Masters degree desired


• Three years of blended/online teaching experience is desired


• Online course development and design experience is desired


• Demonstrates high quality verbal and written communication skills


• Demonstrates creative writing and research abilities


• Teacher Licensure for the requested content area and grade level

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Periodic travel requirements


• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch


• Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms;


• Talk or hear to communicate effectively


• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Other Information:

• This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative


• Telework from home office 

• Compensation: $8,000 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees