Job description
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 content for grades PK-12. We are especially interested in hiring writers who can create compelling middle and high school content for reading comprehension and writer’s craft activities.
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.#LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Researching informational topics of interest to a school-aged audience
- Writing sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities
- Crafting questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
- Adhering to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide
- Accepting and implementing feedback
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree, preferably in English, creative writing, or a related field
- 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
- Previous professional writing experience (educational or YA content preferred)
- Previous experience working in education preferred
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- A sample of your writing highlighting your ability to write for a middle or high school audience
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
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we’re looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
