Careers @ Core Knowledge

Jobs at the Core Knowledge Foundation

Please note: 

Core Knowledge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

Core Knowledge Language Arts, Preschool–5

• Curriculum Developers
• Curriculum Developers/Preschool Teachers
• Curriculum Developers, K–Grade 2
• Curriculum Developers, Grades 3–5
• Instructional Designers/Trainers
• Print Production Artists/Graphic Designers
• Web Content Manager

Operational Support Staff

• Administrative Project Manager
• Executive Assistant
• Operations Manager
• Publication Sales Account Coordinator
• Jobs at Core Knowledge Schools

Curriculum Developers

All Curriculum Developers must have excellent professional writing skills, teaching experience, and ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a team developing a ground-breaking prek-5 literacy program that includes instructional strands in Skills and Listening and Learning; positions available in both strands at all levels. Please review available information about the CKLA program. 

Curriculum Developers / Preschool Teachers

Core Knowledge Foundation has immediate openings for educators with excellent professional writing skills and recent early childhood / preschool education experience. Knowledge of development of print and phonemic awareness, use of dialogic read alouds,  developmentally appropriate practice, language and vocabulary development, children's literature, and previous experience in curriculum development also desirable; knowledge of or experience with synthetic phonics, special education, gifted education, differentiated instruction and/or ELL training a plus. Will work as part of a team in a fast paced environment for a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization that is developing a ground-breaking language arts curriculum. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Curriculum Developers, K–Grade 2

Core Knowledge Foundation has immediate openings for educators with knowledge of linguistics, synthetic phonics, Wilson and/or Orton-Gillingham approach to reading; expertise in oral language and vocabulary development, and the instructional use of read-alouds to build language and comprehension skills, as well as the acquisition of general knowledge. Special education, gifted education, and/or ELL background a plus. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Curriculum Developers, Grades 3-5

Core Knowledge Foundation has immediate openings for educators with knowledge of morphological analysis, word attack, and grammar skills, vocabulary development, writing instruction, and the development of reading comprehension in the content areas. Special education, gifted education, and/or ELL background a plus. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Instructional Designers / Trainers

Core Knowledge Foundation seeks an education professional with instructional design experience to design and delivery of training modules that support implementation of the Core Knowledge Language Arts program, including facilitation of related student work protocols. The primary emphasis of the position will be on developing and delivering turnkey professional development materials that include  PowerPoint presentations, workbooks, trainer notes, participant exercises, knowledge assessments and evaluation. Experience with student work protocols, elementary school classroom experience teaching reading using a phonics-based approach, special education, and or ELL training a plus. Will work as part of a team in a fast paced environment for a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization that is developing a ground-breaking language arts curriculum. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Print Production Artists / Graphic Designers

Core Knowledge Foundation is seeking a print production artist to work in a high-volume environment. Primary duties will include page layout, image editing, and vector illustration. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite software, particularly Adobe InDesign on a PC-based platform is required. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills required. Will work as part of a team for a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization that is developing a  ground-breaking language arts curriculum, designing and producing classroom  materials.  Only local applicants able to  work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Web Content Manager

Core Knowledge Foundation seeks a web content manager to work in a high-volume publishing environment; knowledge of elementary education is desirable. Will work as part of a team for a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization that is developing a ground-breaking language arts curriculum. Primary responsibilities will include converting printer source files for web delivery and tagging metadata; this person will also be responsible for writing, editing, updating and proofreading web content on the Core Knowledge website. Attention to detail, strong writing and organizational skills required.

Applicant must have experience in graphics, layout, scripting, programming as well as development involving compatibility and seamless integration with various technologies such as, but not limited to,  Java and ColdFusion. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite software, particularly Adobe InDesign on a PC-based platform, is required. Familiarity with Learning Resource Metadata Initiative (lrmi.net) standards a plus. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Operational Support Staff

Administrative Project Manager

Core Knowledge seeks detailed oriented individual with excellent organizational and bookkeeping skills for a grant funded project. Previous experience with other grant funded projects highly desirable; experience using Great Plains also a plus. Responsibilities include all expense accounting, completing and submitting all necessary documents and reports required by funder, and coordinating other administrative tasks as required by other members of this team. Will work as part of a team for a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization that is developing a  ground-breaking language arts curriculum. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Executive Assistant

Core Knowledge Foundation seeks bright, articulate individual to provide high level support to executive team by conducting research, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing and editing correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents; reading and analyzing memos and reports; receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Prefer individual with college degree and/or previous executive experience. Must have excellent word processing skills; knowledge of PowerPoint and/or Excel a plus. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong communication and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Operations Manager

Core Knowledge Foundation seeks individual responsible for internal day-to-day operations to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of all Foundation endeavors; BS, MBA, or legal training; previous nonprofit and/or school management experience desirable. Knowledge of government and/or school procurement processes a plus. Opportunity for advancement (COO) for the right individual.

Responsibilities will include management of revenue generating activities, oversight of staffing, fine-tuning staff performance review process to reward and recognize outstanding staff, providing staff coaching and implementing corrective practices when appropriate, oversight of legal proceedings including contract development, trademark protection, publications copyright and permissions. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants with immediate availability, strong computer and organizational skills, able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with writing samples and references to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Publication Sales Account Coordinator

Core Knowledge Foundation is seeking a customer service professional to support our publication sales and fulfillment operations. Primary duties include managing the day-to-day operations related to invoice processing, acting as primary point of contact for publication sales customers and related vendors, and monitoring inventory levels. The incumbent will assist with marketing initiatives, website maintenance and updates, and editing the online bookstore. Specifically, content editing, posting new content, maintaining individual product descriptions, preparing email blasts, direct mailings, and promotional materials, and assisting other departments in these areas as needed. Coordinates directly with members of the accounting department as needed.

Qualifications include experience in customer service/sales with a strong aptitude for learning new technologies, strong communication and grammar skills, both orally and in writing, articulate with strong telephone etiquette, typing skills at a minimum of 50-60 wpm, and a general knowledge of office practices and procedures. Proficiency in MS Office programs required; content management system experience a plus. Attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are critical. Knowledge of basic accounting principles required. Some marketing and email blast experience helpful. F/T position with benefits. Only applicants able to work at our Charlottesville location will be considered. Send detailed resume with cover letter to humanresources@coreknowledge.org.

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Jobs at Core Knowledge Schools

Core Knowledge schools across the country have the ability to submit open positions for review and approval for posting by the Foundation.

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