Freelance Math Item Writer, Grades 6-12
IXL Learning
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About IXL Learning
IXL Learning, the country's largest EdTech company, reaches millions of learners globally through its diverse range of products. With 1 in 4 students in the United States using IXL.com, alongside Rosetta Stone for language immersion, Wyzant for tutoring, and Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) for educator resources, IXL Learning is committed to innovative products that make a real, positive difference for learners and educators.
We foster a unique culture that values collaboration, open exchange of ideas, kindness, respect, passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, valuing diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer.
About the Role: Freelance Math Item Writer, Grades 6-12
IXL Learning is seeking a Freelance Math Item Writer, Grades 6-12 to join its math content team. In this 1099 consulting role, extending through summer 2026 with possible extension, you will collaborate with curriculum designers to create engaging math problems for middle and high school students, including calculus content.
What You'll Be Doing
- Write engaging and challenging math problems that align with specific educational goals, with a primary emphasis on creating word problems.
- Adhere to the format and style guidelines established by the IXL curriculum design team.
- Develop age-appropriate, mathematically precise explanations.
- Collaborate effectively with math curriculum designers to meet project deadlines.
What We're Looking For
- BA/BS degree in mathematics or mathematics education; currently enrolled students are welcome to apply.
- Solid writing and grammar knowledge, with the ability to match writing style to provided examples.
- Strong knowledge of middle school through calculus math curriculum is required.
- Prior math item writing experience is preferred.
What To Include In Your Application
- Your resume.
- A cover letter that addresses the characteristics of an effective middle school math word problem.
Key Skills/Competency
- Math Item Writing
- Curriculum Design
- Mathematics Education
- Content Creation
- Word Problems
- Grades 6-12 Curriculum
- Calculus
- Instructional Design
- Grammar and Writing
- Educational Content
How to Get Hired at IXL Learning
- Research IXL Learning's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application with their commitment to educational innovation.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in math education, content creation, and any prior item writing, using keywords from the Freelance Math Item Writer, Grades 6-12 job description.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Demonstrate your understanding of effective middle school math word problems, showcasing your writing style and pedagogical insight specific to the role.
- Showcase math expertise: Be prepared to discuss your strong knowledge of middle school through calculus math curriculum, providing examples of how you apply mathematical precision in educational content.
- Emphasize collaboration and deadlines: Highlight experiences where you've successfully collaborated on projects and met deadlines, reflecting the team-oriented and project-driven nature of content development at IXL Learning.
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