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At LearnPath, we're reimagining what's possible when passionate humans and powerful AI work together to unlock every student's potential.
Our mission: democratize world-class education by harnessing AI to deliver personalized, rigorous, joy-filled learning experiences at scale. We believe every child deserves a curriculum that sees them, challenges them, and grows with them.
Our culture is built on radical candor, humble collaboration, and the belief that the best idea wins—no matter where it comes from.
We're looking for a Curriculum Content Specialist I to join our Content Quality team. You'll partner with our AI systems to review, refine, and elevate machine-generated curriculum materials—ensuring every lesson meets LearnPath's standard of excellence.
This is a contract position (6-month initial term, potential to convert) perfect for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and is passionate about leveraging technology to scale human expertise.
Curriculum specialist and educator with 5+ years of experience designing standards-aligned instruction, developing assessments, and supporting diverse learner populations. Proven ability to translate learning objectives into engaging, rigorous instructional materials. Skilled in data-driven differentiation, cross-functional collaboration, and providing actionable feedback at scale.
Dear Hiring Team,
I'm writing to apply for the Curriculum Content Specialist I position at LearnPath. As a middle school ELA teacher with five years of classroom experience and a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, I've spent my career designing standards-aligned materials, developing assessments, and providing detailed feedback on student work at scale. I'm excited by the opportunity to bring that expertise to an organization using technology to expand access to high-quality curriculum.
In my current role at Westview Academy, I design original curriculum for 140+ students across four sections, including a significant population of English Language Learners. I develop unit plans, lesson sequences, and assessments aligned to both Arizona ELA standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards. I also provide individualized written feedback on over 400 student essays each month—work that has taught me how to evaluate writing quickly and carefully, identifying patterns across a high volume of work while still responding to each piece with specificity.
What draws me to LearnPath is the chance to apply these skills in a context where my feedback can improve not just individual student outcomes, but the systems that generate instructional materials in the first place. I've seen firsthand how curriculum quality shapes what's possible in a classroom. I've also seen how much time teachers lose adapting materials that almost work but don't quite meet their students' needs. The idea of contributing to tools that get it right the first time—that give teachers back hours they can spend actually teaching—feels like meaningful work.
I'm also drawn to the collaborative, iterative environment described in your posting. My graduate program emphasized assessment design and educational equity, and I completed it while teaching full-time—an experience that taught me how to manage competing priorities and incorporate feedback quickly. I'm comfortable with ambiguity and energized by the prospect of helping to shape something new.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background could contribute to LearnPath's mission. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Xóchitl Ramírez Castellanos
Thank you for your interest in LearnPath! To help us understand your curriculum expertise, please complete the following task.
Below is an excerpt from an AI-generated lesson plan for a 9th grade World History unit. Please review and provide feedback (250-500 words) addressing:
This task should take approximately 30 minutes.
Direct Instruction: "The Aztecs are famous for practicing human sacrifice. They believed the sun god required human blood to rise each day, so priests sacrificed thousands of victims on top of their pyramids..."
"The Aztec Empire fell in 1521 when Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arrived with superior weapons and diseases that killed much of the native population. Many historians believe the Aztecs' practice of human sacrifice turned neighboring tribes against them, making conquest easier."
This lesson plan has a workable structure, but it needs significant revision before classroom use.
The objectives as written aren't measurable. "Understand," "learn about," and "study" describe activities, not outcomes. What should students be able to do to demonstrate understanding? Revised objectives should use verbs like "describe," "analyze," or "evaluate."
Several claims require correction or context:
The discussion asks students to analyze "factors" in the empire's fall, but the lesson only provides one narrative. This creates the appearance of critical thinking without the substance.
[0:00] Camera activates. Candidate is seated. Background: residential interior, neutral wall, partial view of bookshelf. Lighting: overhead, slightly warm.
[0:03] Candidate moves outside optimal frame. System prompt displayed: "Please center your face in the frame."
[0:07] Candidate adjusts camera. Face centered.
[0:12] Candidate takes audible breath.
[0:12] CANDIDATE: Hi, my name is Xóchitl Ramírez Castellanos, and I'm excited to be applying for the Curriculum Content Specialist position at LearnPath.
[0:21] Candidate smiles. Smile held 1.8 seconds.
Hi there! I'm TalentPulse, LearnPath's AI recruiting assistant. I'm so excited to learn more about you today! This interview will take about twenty to thirty minutes, and I'll be asking you questions about your experience and work style. There are no right or wrong answers—just be yourself! Are you ready to get started?
Yes, ready.
Great! Let's dive in. I'd love to start by hearing about your experience at the CU Boulder Campus Bookstore. Can you tell me about your role there?
[0:28] Candidate's eyebrows raise briefly (0.3 seconds).
Sure. That was a part-time job I had during college. I processed textbook returns during buyback periods—verifying ISBNs, assessing book condition, helping students understand the return policies.
That's wonderful! It sounds like you developed some great attention to detail. Can you tell me about a challenging situation you faced at the bookstore and how you handled it?
Probably the finals rush, when we'd have long lines and a lot of stressed students. I focused on staying calm and being clear about policies so people knew what to expect.
A fantastic example of working under pressure! Now, thinking about your bookstore role—what would you say were the most valuable skills you developed in that position?
[1:12] Candidate pauses. Duration: 1.4 seconds.
Attention to detail, I think. And customer service. Though I'd love to connect this to my teaching experience, if that's helpful—I use a lot of those same skills when giving feedback on student writing.
That's great! I want to make sure we cover everything thoroughly. Let's talk about your transition from your bookstore role to your teaching career. What made you decide to leave that position?
[1:38] Candidate stares at camera. Duration: 1.2 seconds.
I graduated.
Career transitions can be so meaningful. Now, I see there was a gap between your bookstore position and your first teaching role. Can you walk me through that period?
[1:54] Candidate's jaw tightens briefly (0.2 seconds).
I was job hunting. I graduated in May, spent the summer applying, and started teaching in August when the school year began.
Resilience is such an important quality! What did you learn during that transition period that you've carried into your subsequent roles?
That hiring timelines don't always match your timeline. You have to be patient and persistent.
Wonderful insight! Now, looking back at your bookstore experience—what would your supervisor say about your work ethic?
[2:24] Candidate pauses. Duration: 1.6 seconds.
That was about ten years ago. I don't remember her name. But I think she'd say I was reliable—I showed up for my shifts and did the work.
Dependability is such an asset! How would you describe your approach to teamwork and collaboration with your coworkers at the bookstore?
It was mostly independent work—running registers, processing returns. We helped each other during the busy periods.
Teamwork makes the dream work! If you could go back to your bookstore job knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?
[3:02] Pause. Duration: 2.3 seconds.
I don't think I'd change anything. It was a part-time college job. I did it fine.
Can I ask—is there a reason we're focusing on this? I have five years of curriculum development experience that seems more relevant to the role.
I appreciate your curiosity! We find that exploring a candidate's full professional journey helps us understand how they've grown and developed over time. Now, final question—thinking about everything we've discussed today, what would you say is the biggest lesson you've carried with you throughout your career?
[3:38] Candidate pauses. Duration: 1.4 seconds.
That the work matters more than how it looks. A flashy lesson plan that doesn't actually teach anything is worse than a simple one that does. I try to focus on substance.
What a beautiful reflection! Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today, So-chitul. It's been a pleasure learning about your journey. You should hear from our team within two to three weeks. Best of luck!
[4:02] Candidate's expression flattens.
It's Soh-cheel. Thank you.
[4:06] Session ends.
Dear Xochitl,
Thank you for your interest in the Curriculum Content Specialist I position at LearnPath and for taking the time to complete our interview process.
After careful review, we have decided to move forward with candidates whose qualifications more closely align with the needs of this role. While your background in education was impressive, our process ultimately surfaced candidates who were a stronger fit for this particular opportunity.
We encourage you to apply for future openings that match your skills and experience. We'll keep your information on file and reach out if a role that fits your background becomes available.
Thank you again for considering LearnPath. We wish you the best in your career journey.
Warmly,
The LearnPath Talent Team