Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Grades 6-12

About IXL Learning

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

What You'll Be Doing

• Design engaging and interactive language arts items to meet specified educational objectives
• Write and edit user-facing content and collaborate with our 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 language arts content
• Brainstorm ideas for improving IXL’s existing language arts content
• Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks or curricula

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in education, English, linguistics, or a related field
• English teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience; experience in grades 6–12 is a plus
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus
• Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
• 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 spreadsheet formulas is a plus

What To Include In Your Application

• Your resume
• A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in developing online English Language Arts content for students in grades 6–12? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges?