Science Curriculum Designer, Print & Instruction

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 Science Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional K-8 science content.


As a Science Curriculum Designer for the Print & Instruction team, you'll help guide the development of worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K-8) for Education.com, working with contract writers and worksheet creators to produce engaging, high-quality materials. Your strong writing skills, educational insight, creative solutions, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students.

This position requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office. #LI-EM1
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Work with contractors to develop high-quality science worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K-8) for Education.com
• Help identify and prioritize topics for new resource creation
• Coordinate, review, and edit content, ensuring that written materials are effective, well written, fun, accurate, and age appropriate
• Ensure visual designs are clear, engaging, and meet quality standards
• Monitor and maintain the quality and organization of the existing Education.com library of materials

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or other related science degrees
• Middle school, high school, or collegiate science teaching or tutoring experience
• Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines such as life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design is a plus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
• Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Interest or experience in graphic design is a plus

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• Resume
• Cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: Why are you interested in this curriculum design role focusing on worksheet development? How might your background and skill set help you address common challenges of developing printable science resources for students in grades K-8? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)

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.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.