The Thích Nhất Hạnh School of Interbeing is seeking a Contemplative Curriculum Writer to support the articulation of our foundational K–5 framework and curricular resources. This role is ideal for an experienced K-5 curriculum writer who is deeply aligned with contemplative education and skilled at translating values, frameworks, and diverse source materials into clear, classroom-ready resources.
Posted: January 13, 2026
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Thích Nhất Hạnh School of Interbeing
Location: Escondido, California (on-site) or remote
Start: Late February 2026
The Thích Nhất Hạnh School of Interbeing is a new K–8 independent school opening with grades K–5 in August 2026, located at the foothills of Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, CA. Rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and ethical leadership, the school is rooted in the Plum Village tradition and the teachings of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh.
The School of Interbeing is being developed as part of an emerging village ecosystem alongside a mindful Happy Farm, a future senior care home, lay residences, a youth social service program - all under the care of a spiritual practice center. The school is also cultivating academic research partnerships focused on contemplative learning and wellbeing.
We are seeking a Contemplative Curriculum Writer to support the articulation of our foundational K–5 framework and curricular resources. This role is ideal for an experienced K-5 curriculum writer who is deeply aligned with contemplative education and skilled at translating values, frameworks, and diverse source materials into clear, classroom-ready resources.
This role is focused on synthesis, clarity, and usability, translating diverse curricular inputs and contemplative frameworks into classroom-ready resources that teachers can confidently draw upon in their lesson planning.
The Curriculum Writer will work closely with the Pedagogy Team and founding teachers to ensure coherence, clarity, and pedagogical integrity across grade levels.
The consultant(s) will be responsible for delivering the following in a clear, well-organized document designed to support teachers in their curriculum development:
(1) General teacher-facing pedagogical guidance, largely informed by resources and structures developed by the Pedagogy Team, that supports educators in:
(2) Two sets of scope and sequence-aligned lesson ideas and learning pathways for K-2 and 3-5 classrooms. The Pedagogy Team will provide the scope and sequence documents, and the contemplative curriculum writer will compile a clear, easy-to-use resource for each classroom level that provides teachers with suggested learning experiences, practices, prompts, and approaches (not scripted lesson plans).
(3) A curated and annotated resource library aligned to each grade band, drawing from:
The Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates can expect an interview with the TNH School of Interbeing’s Pedagogy Team, a request for sample curriculum writing, and reference checks.
In the spirit of mindfulness, equity, and right relationship, we ask all applicants to engage fully through the formal application process. To support fairness and collective care, please refrain from reaching out to Board members, monastics, or staff of the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing outside of this process. This helps us meet each candidate with the same presence, care, and integrity.
Please note: all applicants will be asked to apply using this link. Please do not email your resume as an application, as you will be redirected back to this form. Thank you.
To learn more about our school, please visit www.tnhschool.org. If you have any questions about this please reach out to careers@tnhschool.org.
De vez en cuando ofrecemos cursos de varias semanas relacionados con la atención plena, las enseñanzas y la vida de Thich Nhat Hanh, y una variedad de temas similares. Por favor, consulte nuestro calendario de próximos cursos.
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