Secondary Foundational Reading Content Writer

We’re looking for an experienced Foundational Reading Content Writer to help us create instructional materials that support adolescent readers in developing essential literacy skills.

If you’re an expert in foundational reading instruction (think phonics, morphology, and word study) but also understand how to make this learning relevant and engaging for secondary students, we want to hear from you!

Why you’ll love working with ThinkCERCA:

ThinkCERCA is a Chicago-based company passionately committed to improving the quality of K–12 education. Built by educators, our online platform empowers teachers to personalize literacy instruction across disciplines.

The ThinkCERCA Framework and all encompassing literacy platform provides a common language for students, teachers, and administrators to drive sustainable growth in literacy and critical thinking. Our work has a proven impact: independent studies show that schools using ThinkCERCA see significant gains in reading and reasoning skills.

We’re proud to be the top rated secondary ELA curriculum on Ed Reports.

Here’s who we’re looking for:

You are passionate about literacy and driven by the belief that all students, no matter their age, deserve access to foundational reading instruction that works.

You’ve spent time in the classroom and know what it takes to engage middle or high school students who need help mastering the building blocks of reading. You geek out on the Science of Reading, can talk for days about orthographic mapping or morphology, and you’re eager to bring that expertise to life through thoughtful, high-quality content.

You work well independently but love collaborating with others who care deeply about literacy, equity, and great teaching.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has deep expertise in foundational reading (phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, morphology, fluency).
• Has taught foundational reading skills at the secondary level (grades 6–12); this is essential!
• Understands how to adapt foundational reading instruction for older striving readers and multilingual learners.
• Has experience supporting reading remediation for adolescent learners, with strategies that work both online and offline.
• Has experience developing or reviewing instructional content or curriculum materials, including side-by-side teacher and student materials, that promote effective, scaffolded instruction.
• Brings a strong grasp of the Science of Reading and how it applies to adolescent literacy.
• Is an exceptional communicator with a sharp eye for clarity and accuracy.
• Is comfortable working remotely, using Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive to collaborate.
  

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience supporting English Learners or designing supports for diverse classrooms.
• Are familiar with structured literacy approaches and interventions for older readers.

A few more details:

• Contract role: This is a limited-term contract for one project. There may be opportunities for future collaboration based on mutual fit and need.
• Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
• Start date: ASAP
• Compensation: Competitive hourly or project-based rate, commensurate with experience
  

If you’re ready to help us build meaningful, research-driven resources that make a real difference for secondary readers, we’d love to connect.