IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Science Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional elementary, middle, and high school science content.
As a Science Curriculum Designer at IXL, you’ll design engaging online questions and collaborate with software engineers and visual designers to achieve our educational goals. Your strong writing skills, creative problem solving, educational insights, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. #LI-TL2
This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Design and write clear, engaging, interactive science questions to meet specified educational objectives for K-12
- Write helpful, age-appropriate explanations of scientific concepts
- Ensure questions and explanations are scientifically correct
- Collaborate with illustrators, other curriculum designers, and company leaders to determine appropriate content strategies
- Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high-quality science content
- Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s in Physics required, Master's or Ph.D preferred
- High school or collegiate science teaching or tutoring experience
- Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines such as life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering
- Excellent writing ability
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
- Highly self-motivated and efficient with superb attention to detail
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- A cover letter that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in developing online high school Physics content? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges?
