Learning Experience Designer, K-8 Science

February 26

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Newsela is a fast-growing education technology startup with a single ambitious goal: Meaningful classroom learning for every student. We provide engaging, relevant instructional content for teachers that both educates and inspires. With nearly two million teachers signed up, Newsela is helping kids improve their reading skills in all 50 states and more than 150 countries. We seek passionate, creative employees with quick minds and warm hearts. If you believe that all students deserve a more rigorous, more personalized learning experience, please apply to join our team.

Education • K-12 Education • Instructional content

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

📋 Description

• Our Content team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Learning Experience Designer to join our team. • In this role, you will be responsible for the creation and review of assessment items, activities and lessons for elementary and middle school Science. • A large part of the role will include writing, editing and reviewing high-quality K-8 science assessment items that are aligned with national and state standards, including the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), as well as state-specific science standards. • You will play a key role in writing and reviewing items for interim and summative assessments that evaluate student learning and mastery of science concepts, ensuring that all items are rigorous, fair, and reflective of the most current standards. • You will also be responsible for creating engaging instructional material and activities that support the teaching and learning of those standards.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a Science-related field. • 2+ years of experience in educational assessment item writing or curriculum development. • Familiarity with NGSS. • Experience with creating, analyzing, and revising science assessment items. • Strong understanding of science content and pedagogy. • Candidates with classroom experience as well as the experience above will be highly considered. • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality assessment items. • Strong analytical skills to assess item quality and effectiveness. • Familiarity with assessment development tools and platforms (e.g., item banks, learning management systems). • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines. • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

🏖️ Benefits

• Total compensation for this role includes incentive stock options and benefits.