Curriculum Product Build Team

Applicants may apply for ONE role or BOTH — please specify in your message.

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About the Project

I’m an Early Childhood Deaf Education teacher building classroom resources for Teachers Pay Teachers and my educational curriculum brand. These materials support Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students and early learners using American Sign Language. I already have the content ideas and structure — I just need skilled support executing the final digital layout and visuals.

I’m hiring for two roles:
???? Spreadsheet Template Designer
???? ASL Cartoon Illustrator



ROLE OPTION 1: Spreadsheet Template Designer (Google Sheets + Excel)

This is the more detailed breakdown.

I need someone who is highly skilled in spreadsheet formatting to create professional, clean, editable templates that teachers will use digitally AND print.

This is not simple data entry.
This is layout, formatting, and professional template creation.

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Responsibilities:
• Build editable spreadsheet tools based on my concepts and examples
• Format spreadsheets for BOTH digital use and clean printing
• Create user-friendly layouts with organized spacing and alignment
• Add functional elements such as:
• ? drop-down menus
• ? checkboxes
• ? locked/unlocked areas
• ? conditional formatting (highlighting rules, automatic color coding, etc.)
• Create files that look professional, simple, and intuitive for teachers
• Deliver files in both Excel and Google Sheets formats when applicable

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Examples of Product Types:
• Lesson planning templates
• IEP progress monitoring and tracking systems
• Behavior and communication logs
• Student data systems
• Classroom organization trackers
• Teacher planning checklists
• Editable forms and evaluation sheets

(You do not need early childhood knowledge — layout clarity is the priority.)

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Ideal Candidate:
• Strong command of spreadsheet usability and formatting
• Experience building printable planners, dashboards, or teacher tools
• Can follow examples and give formatting suggestions
• Detail-oriented and understands clean, minimalist layout design
• Communicates professionally and accepts feedback

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Deliverables Must Include:
• Editable master file
• Clean formatting
• Consistent margins and structure
• Layout suitable for both digital and printable use


ROLE OPTION 2: Graphic Illustrator – ASL Cartoon Clipart (Reference-Based Drawing)

I am also seeking a graphic illustrator to create cartoon-style ASL vocabulary artwork. This will be used in classroom visuals, flashcards, and curriculum.

Responsibilities:
• Create digital cartoon-style illustrations based on reference photos
• Draw accurate ASL handshapes and vocabulary signs
• Maintain consistent style, character proportions, and visual simplicity
• Provide clean line quality suitable for print and digital formats

Art Style Expectations:
• Simple, clean cartoon style
• Not overly realistic or detailed
• Child-friendly and consistent across all images
• Clear visibility of handshape, palm orientation, and movement lines (when needed)


File Delivery Requirements:
• PNG (transparent background)
• SVG (preferred)
• AND layered source file (AI, PSD, Procreate, or equivalent)


Ideal Candidate:
• Experience with educational clipart, character design, or gesture drawing
• Willing to learn or already familiar with ASL accuracy
• Able to commit to consistent style for long-term collection building

This role has potential to expand into hundreds of images if it’s a good fit.


Work Expectations & Terms (Both Roles):
• Flexible schedule — project-based to start
• Must be OK with revisions and iterative feedback
• Transfer of rights required (images/templates will be sold commercially)


How to Apply

Please send:
1. Your name and which role(s) you are applying for:
? Spreadsheet Designer
? Illustrator
? Both
2. A short introduction about your skills and experience
3. Required samples:
• Spreadsheet applicants: 2–4 formatted template examples or planner layouts
• Illustrator applicants: portfolio link or samples (hand drawings preferred if available)
4. Your pricing method:
? Hourly rate
? Per project
? (Illustrators) Per image or per pack option

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? There is strong potential for ongoing work and long-term collaboration