Study.com

Earth Science Practice Test Writer (Contract)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education & TrainingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Role Title: Practice Test Writer

Study.com is seeking passionate individuals to write practice test questions online, assisting students in preparing for various professional exams. As a Practice Test Writer, you will create diverse question types based on project specifications and provided materials, ensuring accuracy and relevance to real standardized tests.

Some exams we help prepare learners for include:

  • Teaching Certificates (e.g., Praxis, ILTS, MTTC, GACE)
  • Professional Certificates (e.g., SHRM, CPCE, FINRA Series 6, NCLEX)
  • Military Exams (e.g., ASVAB, AFOQT)

This is an online, remote contract role, with payment per piece.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or higher and/or up-to-date professional license/credential in Earth Science.
  • Knowledge and experience in any of the listed or related exams, or at least 2 years in your field.
  • Excellent writing skills with correct English grammar and mechanics.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Self-sufficient, motivated, and responsive to feedback (essential for online contractors).
  • Strong communication skills and responsiveness to feedback (collaborative role).

Responsibilities

  • Write a variety of question types containing clear and relevant content.
  • Create questions based on provided learning objectives and sample questions.
  • Ensure questions meet the content, format, and difficulty of real standardized tests.
  • Collaborate with the team and respond to feedback effectively.

Application Instructions

  • Complete the application form.
  • Submit your resume.
  • Applications are reviewed and contracts are sent on Wednesdays.
  • Sign and submit the contract within the 5-day signing window.
  • On the following Wednesday, you will receive onboarding instructions.

Company Information

About Study.com:

The mission of Study.com is to make education accessible. Over the last two decades, we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month. We help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is key.

Skills

Academic writing
Question creation
Content accuracy
Standardized test familiarity
English grammar
Communication
Responsiveness to feedback
Self-sufficiency
Motivation

Study.com

Online education platform with diverse courses

About Study.com

Study.com provides a wide range of online learning resources and courses for students, educators, and professionals. The platform offers video lessons, quizzes, and study materials that cater to K-12 students, college students, homeschoolers, and working professionals. Users can access the content through a subscription-based model, which includes different plans like the College Accelerator Edition that allows access to credit-granting exams. This model ensures consistent revenue and offers group pricing for schools, making it appealing for educational institutions. Unlike many competitors, Study.com focuses on a diverse clientele and provides both subscription access and individual course purchases, allowing users flexibility in their learning journey. The goal of Study.com is to make education more accessible and flexible for everyone.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
401(k) with employer match
20 - 30 PTO days each year (increases with tenure)
10 paid holidays
Work at home setup stipend
Company-sponsored gym memberships
Free Caltrain Pass
Tuition reimbursement and gift matching programs

Risks

Smartwatch distractions may affect Study.com's effectiveness in strict policy environments.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT could overshadow Study.com's offerings.
Competitors offering similar free resources may challenge Study.com's unique value.

Differentiation

Study.com offers AI-powered Praxis Core Prep, enhancing teacher certification success.
Recognized in GSV 150 list for four consecutive years, showcasing digital learning leadership.
Subscription-based model ensures steady revenue with diverse course offerings.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-enabled educational tools boosts Study.com's market potential.
Partnership with Teach For America expands reach in underserved communities.
Virtual cultural exchange programs present new opportunities for content expansion.

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