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IXL Learning is hiring a Math Item Writer (Freelance) to create engaging, mathematically challenging word problems for elementary and middle school students. The role involves collaborating with curriculum designers to ensure content aligns with educational goals and adheres to established style guidelines.

Highlights

Write engaging, age-appropriate math problems focused primarily on word problems for elementary and middle school levels.
Collaborate with math curriculum designers to meet project deadlines and maintain alignment with educational standards.
Adhere to format and style guidelines provided by the IXL curriculum team.
Develop clear and mathematically precise explanations for problems.
Required qualifications include a BA/BS degree in mathematics or mathematics education; currently enrolled students may apply.
Strong knowledge of math curriculum from middle school through calculus is necessary.
Solid writing and grammar skills needed to match provided writing styles.
Prior experience in math item writing is preferred.
This is a 1099 freelance consulting role through summer 2026, with possible extension.
Position is under the Curriculum Design department supporting IXL Learning's educational products used by millions globally.

Math Item Writer (Freelance) Full Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an item writer to join our math content team. In this role, you will collaborate with curriculum designers to write creative, engaging, and mathematically challenging problems for elementary and middle school students.

#LI-REMOTE

This is a 1099 consulting role through summer 2026 with possible extension.

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 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

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.

Original Job Description

This is a 1099 consulting role through summer 2026 with possible extension.

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 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

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:

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