IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an experienced, passionate editor to join our Carson Dellosa publishing team. Carson Dellosa Education has been bridging school and home with innovative educational solutions for teachers and families for more than 40 years. #LI-FA1
In this role, you will edit high-quality educational workbooks and other engaging learning materials for grammar, style, text level, and clarity. You will collaborate with the in-house publishing team through all steps in the development process, including concepting, developmental and copy editing, and final reviews prior to publication.
This is a full-time position in our Columbus, OH office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Review educational content for spelling, punctuation, and grammar while ensuring that the content is effective, well written, engaging, accurate, and age/grade level appropriate
- Edit content for style and clarity
- Ensure content adheres to IXL's writing guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style
- Advise team members on style questions and maintain internal style guides
- Author new content as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree in Education, English, or a related field
- Excellent editing and writing skills
- Understanding of K-8 students' reading and knowledge levels. Experience working with K-8 language arts, math, science, or social studies curriculum is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to adjust to in-house style guidelines
- Familiarity working with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
- Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- A cover letter that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges that parents and caregivers face when supporting a child’s educational needs both in school and at home (including online learning)? How might your experiences and skill set help in creating content that supports the bridge between learning at school and at home?
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.
What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
