United States onlyIXL Learning, a leading EdTech company with products used by 14 million students in the United States, is seeking creative, motivated Spanish-language writers to join our content development team.
As a Spanish Language Arts Content Writer at IXL, you will create exceptional K-5 Spanish language arts content to support native Spanish-speaking students in U.S. classrooms as well as students learning Spanish in dual-language programs. You will write engaging and interactive passages and questions and collaborate with curriculum designers and editors to bring your content to life.
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Researching informational topics of interest to a Kindergarten-5th Grade Spanish-speaking audience (ages 5 through 11)
- Writing sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities
- Crafting questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
- Adhering to conventions from our in-house Spanish style guide
- Accepting and implementing feedback, which may be provided in English or Spanish
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree, preferably in creative writing, Spanish literature or linguistics, or a related field
- Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of Spanish grammar and usage
- Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects
- Previous professional writing experience (educational or children's content preferred)
- Proficiency in English, including the ability to read instructions and feedback in English
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume (in English or Spanish)
- A cover letter (in Spanish)
- A sample of your writing (in Spanish) highlighting your ability to write for a K-5 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.
