Application Guide

How to Apply for Lead, Reviews (Science)

at EdReports

🏢 About EdReports

EdReports is unique as a non-profit organization providing free, evidence-based reviews of K-12 instructional materials to help educators identify high-quality curriculum. They operate with a mission-driven focus on educational equity, ensuring all students have access to excellent learning materials. Working here means contributing directly to improving educational outcomes nationwide through rigorous, transparent evaluation.

About This Role

As Lead, Reviews (Science), you'll oversee the evaluation of science instructional materials against college and career-ready standards and EdReports' evidence-based criteria. This role involves training and calibrating educator-reviewer teams while refining review tools based on educational research and trends. Your work directly impacts the quality of science education by ensuring schools have reliable, evidence-rich reviews to guide curriculum selection.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing science instructional materials against specific criteria, then meeting with educator-reviewer teams to calibrate evaluations and provide coaching. You'd likely collaborate with colleagues to refine review tools based on new research, while also engaging with external partners to understand evolving science education needs. Much of your time would be spent ensuring consistent, evidence-based reviews that help schools select high-quality science curriculum.

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🎯 Who EdReports Is Looking For

  • A science education expert with 7+ years experience who can articulate how instructional shifts (like NGSS three-dimensional learning) translate to classroom practice
  • Someone with 5+ years managing educator teams or complex projects who can demonstrate experience building consensus among diverse stakeholders
  • A professional deeply familiar with both K-12 science standards AND the political/policy landscape affecting science education implementation
  • A candidate who understands current research in science learning (like equitable sensemaking or phenomena-based instruction) and can apply it to materials evaluation

📝 Tips for Applying to EdReports

1

Quantify your science education experience - specify grade levels, subjects (biology, physics, etc.), and contexts (urban/rural, diverse populations) you've worked with

2

Demonstrate your understanding of EdReports' specific review methodology by referencing their publicly available science review tools and criteria

3

Highlight any experience with educator calibration processes or inter-rater reliability in educational evaluation contexts

4

Connect your policy knowledge to practical application - show how you've navigated science education policy in previous roles

5

Include specific examples of how you've stayed current with science education research (conferences, publications, professional networks)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with science instructional materials evaluation and how it aligns with EdReports' evidence-based approach", 'Examples of successfully training or managing educator teams, particularly around calibration and consensus-building', "Your understanding of current science education trends and research, and how you'd apply this to refining review tools", "Why EdReports' mission of educational equity through high-quality materials resonates with your professional values"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Examine EdReports' published science reviews to understand their evaluation framework and evidence requirements
  • → Review their organizational values and recent initiatives (like their focus on culturally responsive materials)
  • → Study their review tools and processes for science materials available on their website
  • → Research their partnerships and how they engage with the science education community
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you train a team of educator-reviewers to consistently apply EdReports' science criteria to diverse instructional materials?
2 Describe a time you had to build consensus among educators with differing interpretations of standards alignment
3 How do current research trends in science learning (like equity-focused approaches) influence how we should evaluate instructional materials?
4 What challenges do you foresee in reviewing science materials for alignment with three-dimensional standards, and how would you address them?
5 How would you collaborate with external partners to improve review tools while maintaining EdReports' rigorous standards?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about 'loving science' without demonstrating deep understanding of K-12 science standards and instructional shifts
  • Failing to address the specific people/project management requirements with concrete examples
  • Not showing awareness of EdReports' unique non-profit, mission-driven model versus commercial curriculum companies

📅 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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