Raleigh, United States
Science Curriculum Designer - Biology
IXL Learning · Raleigh · United States
- Contract
- Full time
- Occupation
- Product / UX Designer
Posted: 11/5/2026 · Last checked: 11/10/2026
Job description
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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.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office.
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.
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