IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking creative, motivated writers to join our content development team. 

In this role, you will create engaging, well-written, grammatically correct, and grade-appropriate passages, questions, and answer keys for grades 3-5 multi-subject workbooks. You’ll also write content for upper elementary and middle school reading comprehension (3-8) worksheets for Education.com.

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension. #LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  Write stories and other short pieces of text for language arts workbooks and worksheets Write educational questions, answer keys, and sample responses based on those pieces of text Adhere to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide Ensure that content is the appropriate length and reading level for the given task Accept and implement feedback WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR  BA/BS degree, preferably in English, creative writing, or a related field Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of English grammar and usage Clear, engaging writing style Strong attention to detail Ability to come up with creative, engaging, and appropriate story topics Strong understanding of students’ reading and knowledge levels in grades K-12 Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated expertise in language arts content development for grades K-5 is a plus Previous freelance writing experience is preferred WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION Your resume A cover letter A sample of your writing highlighting your ability to write for an upper elementary school audience 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.