Compensation Overview

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 create exceptional K-5 Spanish language arts content to support native Spanish speakers as well as dual-language immersion students. #LI-FA1

As a Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer at IXL, you will design engaging and interactive online questions and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and a team of writers and editors to bring your designs to life. Your educational insight, creative solutions, strong writing skills, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students.

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive questions to teach Spanish phonics, grammar, reading comprehension, writing strategies, and vocabulary to elementary students
• Edit user-facing content and collaborate with a team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is fun, accurate, and age-appropriate
• Manage projects and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality Spanish language arts content
• Research and review IXL’s alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks or lesson plans
• Stay current on related scholarly and business trends

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching or tutoring in Spanish; experience in a dual-language or bilingual program is a plus
• Fluency in Spanish, including outstanding written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at an age-appropriate reading level
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• 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 HTML, Jira, or Git is a plus
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• Your resume
• A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions:  What are some challenges in designing and developing Spanish Language Arts content online? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges?

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $95,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.