Job description
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 shape our exceptional K–12 language arts content. #LI-FA1
As a Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer with a focus on video development, you will collaborate with our team of talented video creators and actors to create engaging instructional videos on reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar topics. Your educational insight, creativity, eye for visual design, strong writing skills, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students.
This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Shape the design of Spanish language arts instructional videos by reviewing creator submissions and suggesting updates for effectiveness, accuracy, and overall video production quality
- Manage projects and collaborate with curriculum designers, video creators, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality Spanish language arts instructional videos
- Translate existing English language video scripts to Spanish
- Design and produce clear, engaging videos to meet specified educational objectives
- Brainstorm ideas for improving IXL’s existing Spanish language arts content and video offerings
- Assist with other SLA curriculum design projects as needed, such as creating and reviewing standards alignments
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Education, Spanish Linguistics, or a related field
- Spanish teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience. Experience with a wide range of grades is a plus
- Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
- Aptitude for using visual and textual content to convey educational concepts; graphic design experience is a plus
- 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 presentation and/or video editing software is a plus
- Experience creating instructional videos and/or teaching in a virtual school is a plus
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: Why are you interested in this curriculum design role that has a specific focus on instructional video development? How might your background and skill set help you develop high quality video content? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)
- Optional, but recommended: A sample instructional resource that you’ve created and used in an educational setting (for example, a slide presentation, worksheet, etc.)
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.
