Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Print & Instruction - IXL Learning

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 Language Arts Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional K–8 language arts content. #LI-FA1

As a Language Arts Curriculum Designer for the IXL Print & Instruction team, you’ll design engaging worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school language arts (Grades K–8). You’ll also assist with the development of a series of K–5 multi-subject workbooks, coordinating content creation and reviewing content from contract writers. 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 area 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

• Design clear, engaging, high-quality language arts worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school language arts (Grades K–8) for Education.com
• Coordinate and review content, ensuring that content is effective, well written, fun, accurate, and age appropriate
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and graphic designers to produce these materials 
• Edit materials for grammar, style, accuracy, and text level

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field
• Experience with elementary and/or middle school language arts instruction or curriculum development
• 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

• Your resume
• A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions:  What are some challenges in developing printable English Language Arts resources for students in grades K–8? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)