33.1409, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning

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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-1409. Wed Apr 20 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.1409, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning

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Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:50:08
From: Elizabeth Humphries [jobs at ixl.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning, Raleigh, NC, USA

 
University or Organization: IXL Learning 
Department: Curriculum Design
Job Location: North Carolina, USA 
Job Title: Language Arts Curriculum Designer
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 13 million
students worldwide, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our
team as a Language Arts Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional
K-12 language arts content. 

As a Language Arts Curriculum Designer at IXL, you will design engaging and
interactive online problems and collaborate with software engineers, visual
designers, and our 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 Raleigh office.*

What You'll Be Doing: 
 - Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive language arts problems to
meet specified educational objectives
 - Edit user-facing content and collaborate with our 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 language arts content
 - Brainstorm ideas for improving IXL’s existing 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 Education, English, Linguistics, or a
related field
 - English teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience
 - Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability
to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
 - 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

Please apply via the application link below. 
What to Include in Your Application: 
 - Your resume
 - A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: What
are some challenges in developing online English Language Arts content for
K-12 students? How might your background and skill set help you address those
challenges?

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.

About IXL Learning: 
IXL Learning is a leading educational technology company on a big mission:
creating innovative learning experiences that help all learners reach their
full potential. IXL's comprehensive curriculum and insightful analytics help
more than 850,000 teachers deliver personalized instruction, and empower over
13 million students to achieve new learning milestones every day.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://grnh.se/e5508d352us 
Contact Information:
	IXL Talent Acquisition Team 
	Email: jobs at ixl.com 


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