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 Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer and help create exceptional K-5 Spanish language arts content to support native Spanish speakers as well as dual-language immersion students.
As a Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer at IXL, you will design engaging and interactive online questions and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and a team of writers and editors to bring your designs to life. Your educational insight, creative solutions, strong writing skills, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. #LI-FA1
This is a full-time remote position for candidates living in Mexico or Colombia. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive questions to teach Spanish phonics, grammar, reading comprehension, writing strategies, and vocabulary to elementary students #LI-MCC
- Edit user-facing content and collaborate with a team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is fun, accurate, and age-appropriate
- Manage projects and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality Spanish language arts content
- Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks or lesson plans
- Stay current on related scholarly and business trends
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching or tutoring Spanish; experience in a dual-language or bilingual program is a plus
- Fluency in Spanish, including outstanding written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at an age-appropriate reading level
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software; familiarity with HTML, Jira, or Git is a plus
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume (in English)
- An English copy and a Spanish copy of your cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in designing and developing Spanish Language Arts content online? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges?
