Full-Time

Associate Social Studies Curriculum Designer

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IXL Learning

501-1,000 employees

Personalized K-12 educational platform with analytics

Data & Analytics

Education

Junior

Raleigh, NC, USA

Required Skills

Political Science

Requirements

Bachelor's in a social science field (especially US history, world history, or political science) or in education
K-12 social studies teaching experience or curriculum development preferred
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive social studies questions covering topics such as U.S. history, world history, economics, geography, culture, and government
Write helpful, age-appropriate explanations of social studies topics
Collaborate with experienced curriculum designers, content writers, illustrators, engineers, and company leaders to plan and develop high-quality content
Research educational standards to ensure content meets learning objectives for grades K-12
Research social studies topics and fact-check IXL content to ensure it is historically accurate

IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company with products used by 15 million students worldwide, is seeking a passionate educator to join our team as an Associate Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional elementary and middle school content. #LI-KH1

As an Associate Social Studies Curriculum Designer at IXL, you’ll collaborate with our curriculum design team to create engaging online social studies content. Your strong writing skills, educational insights, creative problem solving, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. #LI-HYBRID

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive social studies questions covering topics such as U.S. history, world history, economics, geography, culture, and government
Write helpful, age-appropriate explanations of social studies topics
Collaborate with experienced curriculum designers, content writers, illustrators, engineers, and company leaders to plan and develop high quality content
Research educational standards to ensure content meets learning objectives for grades K-12
Research social studies topics and fact-check IXL content to ensure it is historically accurate

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s in a social science field (especially US history, world history, or political science) or in education
K-12 social studies teaching experience or curriculum development preferred
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously

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.

IXL Learning

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IXL Learning offers a personalized K-12 curriculum in math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish, utilizing real-time analytics and individualized guidance to tailor learning experiences for students. The platform incorporates technology to provide real-time diagnostic tools, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$510M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 21%

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401K retirement plan

Flexible paid time off and sick days