Science Curriculum Designer, Print & Instruction

IXL Learning • Full-time • Hybrid in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States • 2h ago

Fast Facts

Join IXL Learning as a Science Curriculum Designer to shape exceptional K–8 science content by developing engaging worksheets and activities.

Responsibilities: Develop high-quality science worksheets and activities for grades K–8, coordinate and review content, and maintain the quality of existing materials.

Skills: Strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D in Science with teaching experience in middle/high school; curriculum development experience is a plus.

Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, US

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $60,000 - $85,000.

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 is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

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 Science
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.