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How to Apply for ELA Assessment Content Creator, Elementary Grades 3-5 (24 month Fixed Term)

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🏢 About Khanacademy

Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. They are known for their innovative use of technology in education, including AI-powered tools, and a collaborative culture that values subject matter expertise.

About This Role

As an ELA Assessment Content Creator for grades 3-5, you will design and develop high-quality assessments that align with state standards and leverage AI for new item types. Your work directly impacts how elementary students demonstrate their learning and helps teachers personalize instruction.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing assessment blueprints, writing and editing multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items in a content management system, and collaborating with product managers on new item types. You'll also participate in team meetings to align on standards and review student data to refine assessments.

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🎯 Who Khanacademy Is Looking For

  • Experienced in creating K-12 ELA assessments for grades 3-5, with a strong portfolio of items that align to standards.
  • Has 2+ years of classroom teaching experience in elementary ELA, understanding student thinking and common misconceptions.
  • Deep knowledge of state and national ELA standards (e.g., Common Core) and item development best practices.
  • Comfortable with technology, including content management systems, and excited to experiment with AI-driven item types.

📝 Tips for Applying to Khanacademy

1

Highlight specific examples of assessments you've created for grades 3-5, including the standards they aligned to and how they measured learning.

2

Showcase your experience with item management systems (e.g., QTI, proprietary platforms) and any work with interactive or technology-enhanced items.

3

In your cover letter, mention your enthusiasm for Khan Academy's mission and how your pedagogical expertise can contribute to their AI initiatives.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize both classroom teaching and assessment development experience, using metrics where possible (e.g., number of items created, student performance gains).

5

Research Khan Academy's existing assessment products (e.g., MAP Accelerator, Khan Academy Kids) and reference how your skills could enhance them.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your classroom experience teaching ELA in grades 3-5 and how it informs your assessment design.', "Specific examples of assessments you've developed that improved student outcomes or teacher feedback.", 'Your familiarity with state standards and item development best practices, especially for elementary ELA.', 'Your interest in leveraging AI to create innovative item types and your technical aptitude.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Khan Academy's mission and values page to understand their educational philosophy.
  • → Review their blog or news section for recent updates on AI in education and assessment tools.
  • → Check out their current ELA offerings (e.g., Khan Academy Kids, MAP Accelerator) to see how assessments are integrated.
  • → Look at their careers page for insights into their culture, such as remote work policies and team structures.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you ensure assessments are both rigorous and developmentally appropriate for grades 3-5?
2 Describe a time you had to align an assessment to multiple state standards. How did you handle conflicts?
3 What experience do you have with item management systems? How do you ensure data integrity?
4 How would you collaborate with product and engineering teams to design a new item type using AI?
5 Walk us through your process for writing a passage-based question set for 4th grade ELA.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference Khan Academy's specific mission or products.
  • Overemphasizing high school or secondary experience when the role focuses on elementary grades 3-5.
  • Ignoring the AI component; failing to show interest in or experience with technology-enhanced items.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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