Moodle LMS Developer & Curriculum Researcher Needed – Christian STEAM Academy Platform Build (OER Focused) Intellect Preparatory Academy is launching a Christian STEAM Academy and is seeking an experienced professional to research open educational resources (OER) and build a scalable Moodle LMS platform that supports online and hybrid classrooms. The goal is to develop reusable academic content using free, openly licensed or public-domain materials that can be customized and expanded internally without ongoing licensing fees. This role combines: Curriculum research Instructional design Moodle LMS implementation This is not a basic website project. Scope of Work Curriculum & Content Research (OER Only) Research and recommend open educational resources (OER) and free-use academic materials for Christian-aligned STEAM education Ensure materials are: Free to use, adapt, and reuse No ongoing licensing or subscription required Digitally compatible Academically rigorous Scalable for long-term growth Validate usage rights and document licensing terms clearly Organize curriculum into grade-level and subject-based structures Provide curriculum maps and pacing recommendations Moodle LMS Platform Build Install and configure Moodle LMS Recommend secure hosting environment Branding and theme setup User role configuration (admin, teacher, student, parent) Performance optimization and backups Classroom Design Build reusable classroom templates Configure: Assignments Quizzes Gradebooks Certificates Progress tracking Discussions and messaging Mobile-friendly UX Content Integration Integrate OER curriculum into Moodle classrooms Create modular lesson structures Enable future content reuse and scalability Documentation & Training Admin documentation Instructor onboarding guide Handoff training Academy Context Faith-based Christian STEAM Academy Online and hybrid delivery model Long-term institutional growth vision Ideal Candidate Proven Moodle LMS experience (portfolio required) Experience sourcing and validating OER curriculum Instructional design background preferred Understanding of STEAM education frameworks Strong documentation skills Security and scalability awareness Timeline Target MVP: 10-16 weeks