IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an item writer to join our math content team. In this role, you will collaborate with curriculum designers to write creative, engaging, and mathematically challenging problems for middle and high school students.
This is a 1099 consulting role.
What You'll Be Doing
Write engaging and challenging math problems, including word problems, to meet specific educational objectives, based on sample problems provided by IXL's curriculum design team
Collaborate with math curriculum designers to meet project deadlines
What We're Looking For
BA/BS degree in mathematics or mathematics education; currently enrolled students are welcome to apply
Solid writing and grammar knowledge, with the ability to match writing style to provided examples
Strong knowledge of math curriculum through high school geometry is required
Prior math item writing experience is preferred
What To Include In Your Application
Your resume
A cover letter that addresses the characteristics of an effective middle school math word problem
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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
E-Learning Providers
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