Role overview

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a relevant field
Impeccable knowledge of Australian English linguistic conventions
Strong understanding of Australian culture and customs
Experience as a math teacher in the Australian education system (primary or secondary school level)

Responsibilities

Review IXL math video content and propose adaptations for the Australian edition to ensure Australian English spelling, punctuation, grammar, and terminology
Ensure cultural relevance for Australian students and alignment with Australian pedagogy, including grade-level appropriateness
Maintain overall quality and consistency of Australian math content and adhere to the IXL style guide specifications
Answer IXL queries related to Australian English, cultural customs, and math curriculum for the Australian edition

Key facts

Remote from: Australia
Freelance
Editor / Proofreader
English

Hard skills

Pedagogy Content Creation Educational Assessment Copy Editing Style Guides Google Docs Curriculum Development Operational Efficiency Organizational Structure Task Management

Other skills

Google Sheets
Communication
Time Management
Teamwork
Detail Oriented

About the company

IXL Learning

E-learning

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 14 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

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryE-learning

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Math Localization Content Editor with demonstrated expertise in Australian English language conventions, culture, and math curriculum. In this role, you will work closely with project managers and curriculum designers to ensure our math videos are linguistically correct, grade appropriate, pedagogically relevant, and culturally suitable for the Australian edition of our product.

This is a remote 1099 consulting role for 6 months. It is open to candidates in the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. #LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Review IXL math video content and suggest necessary adaptations for our Australian edition. Considerations will include:
- Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and terminology conventions of Australian English
- Cultural relevance for Australian students (i.e., avoiding US-centrism)
- Adherence to IXL style guide specifications
- Grade-level appropriateness
- Pedagogical relevance per Australian teaching conventions
Ensure overall quality and consistency of math content for Australia
Answer IXL queries pertaining to Australian English, cultural customs, and math curriculum

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree in a relevant field and prior experience in a related role
Impeccable knowledge of Australian English linguistic conventions
Strong understanding of Australian culture and customs
Familiarity working with style manuals and guides (e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style)
Experience as a math teacher in the Australian education system (primary or secondary school level)
Extensive knowledge of Australian pedagogy and teaching methodologies
Understanding of students’ reading and knowledge levels (primary and secondary school)
Strong communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and be efficient and organized while managing a queue of assignments
Proficiency in Google Docs and Google Sheets
Experience or background in English education in Australia is a plus

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.