LUOA Spanish Content Developer

Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA) is an accredited K-12 online private Christian school that offers online curriculum and instruction to provide K-12 students with a world-class, Christ-centered education. The Content Developer (CD) will work under the direction of the Project Manager in the LUOA Curriculum Department and is responsible for development of curriculum content as well as assisting with content planning with focus on the CD’s respective subject area.
Under the direction of the project manager, the CD will plan and develop lessons, assessments, and assignments as well as implementing various educational strategies and methods for the curriculum including vertical and horizontal alignment. The CD must possess a contemporary knowledge of the respective subject area and be able to successfully produce quality academic curriculum in a digital format (learning management system, authoring software, etc) including ensuring correct spelling, grammar, and overall quality, as well as the curation of instructional media assets.
Each lesson and task are documented in detail in the project management software. Task details are updated daily including task statuses, documenting changes, cross-team communications in the system, and reviewing documents, tickets, and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Authoring content in course development projects as a subject-area expert, including applying a contemporary knowledge of the subject area to writing lesson and assessment content, designing instructional strategies, and ensuring vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment
• Daily updating documentation in the project management system including task statuses, documenting changes, cross-team communications in the system, and reviewing documents, tickets, and reports
• Daily operate technology including a learning management system, content authoring platforms, and project management software
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in education
• 3+ years teaching experience in respective subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the respective subject area including experience with vertical and horizontal alignment
• Teaching certifications in the subject area
• Comfortability with technology and the ability to learn new systems
• Detail orientation and the ability to provide accurate and up-to-date records on tasks and projects within a project management system
• Ability to make curricular improvements toward achieving quality and excellence in the curriculum
• Flexibility and the ability work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Reliable and diligent work ethic; professional written communication; ability to be punctual in correspondences and emails; ability to work under the direction of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education
• 4+ years teaching experience in the subject area
• Certification specializations related to the subject area; awareness of latest educational best practices and research
• Experience and comfortability developing digital curriculum, especially Canvas, Articulate 360, or similar learning platforms
• Experience working in a project management environment

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours

• Able to work remotely
• Flexible work hours
• Work hours should be within 10–25 hours per week, though weekly hour may vary depending on the specific role and the amount of available work during busy/slow seasons
• This part-time position is project-based, so work agreements may be renewed in 6-month intervals or until the project has completed

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally. (Edit for duties performed outside office environment.)

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$19.23 - $24.04

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Why work here?

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Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.

About Us

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971.

As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.