Application Guide

How to Apply for Lead, Reviews (Math)

at EdReports

🏢 About EdReports

EdReports.org is a pioneering nonprofit leading curriculum reform by publishing free, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Their mission-driven focus on ensuring all students have access to high-quality materials makes them unique in the education sector. Working here means contributing directly to systemic educational improvement with a team dedicated to equity and evidence-based practices.

About This Role

As Lead, Reviews (Math), you'll oversee the evaluation of math instructional materials against college and career-ready standards and EdReports' evidence-based criteria. You'll train and support educator-reviewers, refine review tools based on research, and provide expert guidance to ensure consistent, high-quality reviews. This role directly impacts curriculum quality nationwide by shaping which materials schools adopt.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing calibration data from math review teams, then facilitate a virtual training session on new evidence criteria. Afternoon could involve analyzing feedback from educator-reviewers to refine review tools, followed by collaborating with the research team on incorporating latest math education findings. You'd regularly provide coaching to review teams navigating complex alignment questions.

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🎯 Who EdReports Is Looking For

  • A math education expert with 7+ years of classroom, curriculum development, or math leadership experience who understands instructional shifts in mathematics
  • A proven leader with 5+ years managing teams or complex projects, skilled at coaching educators and building consensus
  • Someone deeply knowledgeable about College and Career Ready Standards and current math education research who can translate theory into practical review criteria
  • A collaborative professional who can work across teams and with external partners to improve processes while maintaining rigorous standards

📝 Tips for Applying to EdReports

1

Quantify your impact in math education - show how many students, teachers, or schools you've influenced and with what results

2

Demonstrate specific knowledge of EdReports' existing math reviews by referencing specific reports or criteria in your materials

3

Highlight experience with evidence-based review processes, not just curriculum development or teaching

4

Show how you've managed calibration across teams - crucial for ensuring consistent reviews

5

Connect your work explicitly to equity in math education, as this aligns with EdReports' mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific expertise in math standards and instructional shifts, with concrete examples', 'Experience training and calibrating educator teams to ensure consistent, evidence-based evaluations', "How you've contributed to improving educational materials or processes in previous roles", "Why EdReports' mission resonates with you personally and professionally"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review EdReports' existing math materials reviews to understand their criteria and rating system
  • → Study their 'Our Process' page to understand their evidence-based review methodology
  • → Explore their blog and publications about math instructional materials trends
  • → Understand their partnerships and how they work with states and districts
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle disagreement among review team members about whether a math material meets specific criteria?
2 Describe your approach to training educators who may be new to evidence-based review processes
3 How do you stay current with emerging research in math education, and how would you incorporate it into review criteria?
4 What experience do you have with remote team management and calibration?
5 How would you balance maintaining rigorous standards with being responsive to feedback from the field?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on teaching experience without demonstrating review, evaluation, or calibration skills
  • Generic statements about education without specific math content expertise
  • Not showing familiarity with EdReports' specific review processes or published materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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