IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking design-savvy educators to create social studies worksheets for Education.com. In this role, you will write, design, and produce educational worksheets for Social Studies topics in grades 6–8.
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for six months with a possible extension. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Create engaging, effective worksheets for history, community and culture, civics and government, economics, and geography topics in grades 6–8
- Write engaging, well-written, and grade-appropriate content for your assigned topics
- Produce a polished, visually appealing worksheet PDF using design software such as InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote, or Google Slides
- Ensure that files meet visual and technical requirements
- Social Studies teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience for G6–8
- Experience with visual design and design software
- Strong writing skills
- Experience in curriculum development is a plus
- Your resume
- A cover letter that describes a challenge associated with creating print materials for middle school learners, along with a potential solution. Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!
Candidates with the top worksheets will be selected to move forward with the application process. If hired, you will be compensated $65 for each completed worksheet assignment.
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.
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