K-5 Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 14 million students worldwide, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer and help create exceptional K-5 Spanish language arts content to support native Spanish speakers as well as dual-language immersion students. 

As a Spanish Language Arts Curriculum Designer at IXL, you will design engaging and interactive online questions and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and a team of writers and editors to bring your designs to life. Your educational insight, creative solutions, strong writing skills, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule in our San Mateo, CA office. #li-hybrid #LI-DE1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Design and write clear, engaging, and interactive questions to teach Spanish phonics, grammar, reading comprehension, writing strategies, and vocabulary to elementary students
• Edit user-facing content and collaborate with a team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is fun, accurate, and age-appropriate
• Manage projects and collaborate with software engineers, visual designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality Spanish language arts content
• Research and review IXL's alignment to educational standards, common assessments, and popular textbooks or lesson plans
• Stay current on related scholarly and business trends

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Spanish, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching in a K-5 dual-language or bilingual program
• Fluency in Spanish, including outstanding written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at an age-appropriate reading level
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems
• Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software; familiarity with HTML, Jira, or Git is a plus
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional 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 similarities and differences between teaching Spanish as a foreign language and teaching Spanish Language Arts in Grades K-5? How will your background and skill set help you design online content for Spanish Language Arts?

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $95,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Last updated on Oct 4, 2023