[Remote] Assessment Content Creator, Middle School Math (6-8) at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education, EdTech, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in large-scale, K-12 assessment development, including blueprint creation and item development
  • Deep pedagogical expertise and expertise in state and national standards
  • 2+ years classroom experience teaching middle school mathematics
  • A focus on assessment as a positive experience integrated with learning
  • Experience with collaborative work on time-sensitive projects
  • Interest in using new AI tools as assistants in content creation
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), as well as an eye for detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • A growth mindset that is curious and energized to innovate and create something new for our students
  • A bias to action
  • A passion for education and a desire to change the world
  • Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
  • Motivation by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere"

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the creation of K-12 assessments, leveraging your subject matter expertise to execute on blueprints to create high-quality assessment content
  • Use and contribute to improvements in our content and item management systems
  • Ensure alignment of items with standards and item development best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams - product, design, and engineering - to create more engaging, interactive, and informative assessments for our students
  • Innovate with new item types made possible by AI technologies
  • Participate in ideation and review processes for all MS math assessment content

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Middle School MathCommon Core StandardsState StandardsAssessment DevelopmentContent CreationK-12 EducationMath PedagogyStandards Alignment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Assessment Content Creator role?

Candidates need experience in large-scale K-12 assessment development including blueprint creation and item development, deep pedagogical expertise in state and national standards, and 2+ years of classroom experience teaching middle school mathematics.

What does the Assessments team structure look like?

The math assessments content team consists of MS and HS math content creators who work closely together to optimize standards coherence and alignment, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and other teams.

What is Khan Academy's company culture like?

Khan Academy values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, hires from diverse backgrounds including academia, education, big tech, and startups, and commits to investing in professional development for its people.

Is this role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of middle school mathematics, Common Core and state standards, assessment development best practices, experience in K-12 assessment development, and a passion for teaching and learning with a focus on positive assessment experiences.

Khan Academy

Provides free online educational resources

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$15.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Health and wellness benefits
Flexible time off
401(k) + matching
Affinity groups
Paid parental leave
Fun virtual events

Risks

Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.
Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.
Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

Differentiation

Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.
The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.
Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

Upsides

Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.
Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.
Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

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