Overview
Subject Matter Expert – Social Studies Jobs in United States at LearningMate
Title: Subject Matter Expert – Social Studies
Company: LearningMate
Location: United States
The SME – Social Studies (Grades 3–5) will develop engaging, standards-aligned instructional materials for U.S. elementary learners. The role requires foundational knowledge of civics, geography, history, and economics appropriate for elementary grades.
Key Responsibilities
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Develop curriculum-aligned content covering:
- Communities and geography
- Early U.S. history
- Basic civics and government structure
- Cultural diversity and traditions
- Introductory economic concepts
Emphasize map skills, civic responsibility, and age-appropriate historical understanding.
Instructional Development
- Create lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards
- Develop assessments and inquiry tasks
- Recommend maps, visuals, and interactive elements
Collaboration
- Work with Instructional Designers and curriculum teams
- Revise content based on structured feedback
- Participate in virtual collaboration sessions
AI-Enabled Workflow
- Use AI tools to support drafting, review, assessment, and media creation
- Validate outputs for scientific accuracy and standards alignment
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, History, Education, or related field
- Experience teaching or developing U.S. elementary social studies curriculum
- Comfort using AI tools
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Education or Social Studies
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to simplify historical and civic concepts
- Attention to accuracy
