IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking creative, motivated writers to join our content development team. In this role, you will work closely with editors and curriculum designers to create eloquent and engaging language arts passages for grade PK–12 assessments.
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Research informational topics that would interest a school-aged audience
- Source passages from texts for use in online activities and assessments
- Write sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities and assessments
- Craft questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
- Adhere to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide
- Accept and implement feedback
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree, preferably in English, creative writing, or a related field
- Experience developing English language arts K-12 problems to meet specified educational objectives
- Experience writing English language arts K–12 content for large-scale summative, interim, and formative assessments is a plus
- Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of English grammar and usage
- Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- A writing sample consisting of 2–3 assessment items that you have created
