Science Curriculum Designer, Biology

IXL Learning
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward biology educators comfortable with content creation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, this remote role emphasizes scientific accuracy and educational standards alignment for U.S.-based candidates.

Best fit for

  • Biology educators with a track record in K-12 curriculum development and a collaborative mindset
    — “Collaborate with illustrators, other curriculum designers, and company leaders to determine appropriate content strategies”
  • Candidates who can balance scientific rigor with engaging, age-appropriate content for diverse learners
    — “Write helpful, age-appropriate explanations of life science concepts”
  • Individuals with strong writing skills and a deep understanding of educational standards
    — “Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong commitment to scientific accuracy and educational quality
    — “Ensure questions and explanations are scientifically correct”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work remotely in the United States
    — “This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating complex biology concepts into interactive, student-friendly formats
    — “Design and write clear, engaging, interactive science questions”
  • Emphasize your ability to align content with educational standards and assessments
    — “Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage project timelines and deliver quality content consistently
    — “Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high-quality science content”
  • Showcase your experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration and content strategy development
    — “Collaborate with illustrators, other curriculum designers, and company leaders”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designed and wrote engaging science questions
  • collaborated with illustrators and other curriculum designers
  • developed and managed project plans
Typical background
biologyeducationcurriculum design

Skills & requirements

Required

Science EducationCurriculum DevelopmentWritingCollaborationProject ManagementAttention To Detail

Preferred

Curriculum DesignInstructional DesignEducational Standards

Stack & domain

WritingCurriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignScience EducationK-12 EducationCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention To DetailBiologyCurriculum Design

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking an experienced, passionate biology educator to join our team as a Science Curriculum Designer. In this role, you'll lend your specialized knowledge and expertise in K–12 science education to help the curriculum design team craft exceptional learning experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students. Your strong writing skills, creative problem solving, educational insights, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. #LI-REMOTE

This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Design and write clear, engaging, interactive science questions to meet specified educational objectives for K-12

Write helpful, age-appropriate explanations of life science concepts

Ensure questions and explanations are scientifically correct

Collaborate with illustrators, other curriculum designers, and company leaders to determine appropriate content strategies

Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high-quality science content

Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

Bachelor’s in Biology required; Master's or PhD preferred

High school or collegiate science teaching or tutoring experience

Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines such as life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering

Excellent writing ability

Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas

Highly self-motivated and efficient with superb attention to detail

Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume 

A cover letter that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in developing online Biology content? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges?

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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category. 

Source: IXL Learning careers

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