Freelance Lesson Plan/Curriculum Content Creator (Grades 1-12) at Nelson Education LTD

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Inclusive Pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Educational Assessment, K-12 Instruction, Digital Content Creation, Time Management, Writing, Organization

Industry

Education

Description

At Nelson, we’ve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years. As the country’s largest K-12 education content provider, we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward, paving the way in creating boundless, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for all. Our innovative solutions, including Edwin, our digital learning platform, provide curriculum-aligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators, students, and administrators everywhere, and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily. When we’re searching for individuals to join our team, we look for bold, innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Let’s Create Possible, one learner at a time. About the Role We are seeking experienced and creative educators to develop high-quality lesson plans for Grades 1–12 across a range of subject areas, including Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Business, Humanities, The Arts, Core French, Math, Technology, French Immersion, and Physical Education. This is a freelance, remote opportunity ideal for teachers or curriculum developers with a strong understanding of age-appropriate instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and engaging classroom practices. Key Accountabilities Design clear, structured, and engaging student focused lesson plans and supporting teacher materials aligned with curriculum expectations Incorporate diverse teaching strategies, differentiated instruction, and varied assessment methods Develop content that supports inclusive, accessible, and student-centered learning environments Create lessons that meaningfully connect to students’ lived experiences and the world around them Integrate principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) in lessons Work efficiently within digital platforms to support agile, rapid content development Background in K-12 education (teaching preferred) Experience developing lesson plans for K–12 students or a specific division – primary, junior, intermediate, high school Demonstrated understanding of UDL and CRRP frameworks Strong writing, organization, and time management skills Ability to design relevant, real-world learning experiences that resonate with diverse learners Comfort working in collaborative digital environments with quick turnaround times Familiarity with provincial or national curriculum standards is an asset Nelson is committed to Inclusion, Equity and diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to peopleandengagement@nelson.com. All freelance work at Nelson is carried out on a work-for-hire basis, with freelancers submitting invoices for work on agreed-upon tasks and projects. The rate of pay ranges depending on experience and skill level, or sometimes according to predetermined task-based flat rates. Please submit your resume along with a sample lesson plan you have developed and delivered. You lesson plan should include the lesson plan, slides, and any student materials/handouts that support the teaching of the lesson. Please also explain why this lesson plan worked so well.

Responsibilities

Design structured, student-focused lesson plans and teacher materials aligned with K-12 curriculum expectations. Integrate inclusive pedagogy and UDL principles to create accessible learning experiences across various subject areas.