# Course Developer (Independent Contractor) * **Location:** Remote * **Compensation:** ~$50/hr * **Workload:** ~25–50 hours per course (fixed-fee milestones) * **Timeline**: ASAP ## About Zembla Zembla is building the future of accelerated, individualized learning. Our platform helps students master material faster through structured lessons and optimally timed review via spaced repetition. Students earn XP as they progress, and our system ensures they revisit concepts at precisely the right moment to lock them into long-term memory. We're looking for contractors to help us build our first wave of courses—starting with AP exam prep. **We're aiming to launch courses soon**. (AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which does not endorse or affiliate with our product/site.) ## The Role We're hiring **Course Developers** to design and refine courses for AP subjects. **Available subjects:** * **History and Civics**: APUSH, AP World History, AP European History, AP Art History, AP Government and Politics * **Social Science**: AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics * **Natural Science**: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science You may apply for one or more subjects in which you have strong credentials. ## What You'll Do The contract is structured in stages, with fixed compensation at each stage. After any stage, either party may choose to conclude the engagement—no long-term commitment required. **Stage 1: Course Outline ($300)** * Divide the full course content into bite-sized lessons organized by unit * Establish the prerequisite graph (which lessons depend on which) * Define the specific topics and learning objectives for each lesson _Estimated time: 3–6 hours_ **Stages 2+: Unit Editing ($300 per unit)** * Review and edit AI-generated lesson drafts for each of the course's 5–10 units (median is 8.5) * Ensure accuracy and clarity of the lessons * Ensure quality and comprehensiveness of the practice questions _Estimated time: 4–6 hours per unit_ Courses contain 5–10 units. The total compensation for a complete course ranges from approximately $1,800 to $3,300 depending on course size. ## Who You Are We're open to working with current undergraduate or graduate students. **You may be a good fit if you have:** * Deep expertise in your subject area, demonstrated by credentials such as: * Strong AP exam scores (5s) or equivalent coursework * Competition success (e.g. quiz-bowl or history-bowl nationals, olympiads, etc.) * Substantial tutoring or teaching experience in the subject * Excellent writing skills * Experience tutoring, TAing, or creating educational content *This is a **1099 independent-contractor** engagement. You will be responsible for your own taxes, and no benefits are provided. Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to engage contractors based in California.* ## Apply for this Position