THE ROLEKhan Academy Kids is looking for an early childhood educator and learning-content developer to build and strengthen learning activities and assessments for children in PreK through 2nd grade.Working on a small, interdisciplinary team alongside product managers, engineers, designers, and academic experts, the Content Creator will identify gaps in our content library, create and revise learning experiences in English and Spanish, and improve the systems that support content development. Content spans bilingual (English and Spanish) learning activities and direct assessments across early literacy, language, math, and executive function.We are looking for someone who understands how young children learn, is energized by using data to make content better, and cares deeply about making early learning both rigorous and fun.This is a fixed-term position with an expected term of 24 months.Responsibilities:Author high-quality, standards-aligned learning activities and assessment items in English and Spanish for PreK through 2nd grade, using subject-matter expertise and knowledge of early-learning standards (e.g., Head Start ELOF, Common Core, state PreK standards)Map content coverage across the Khan Academy Kids library, building crosswalks that connect practice activities to assessments and identifying gaps in coverageRevise and improve existing assessments based on direct child assessment data and psychometric analysesAuthor and test new assessment items with children and educators in classroom settingsLearn and leverage Khan Academy Kids' content-authoring infrastructure, and partner with product and engineering to improve authoring tooling and workflowsCoordinate with creative teams on asset and audio requests, and improve audio-generation and quality-assurance processesServe as an editorial reviewer for new and existing content in both English and SpanishWHAT YOU BRING2+ years of experience developing educational content or teaching, ideally with children in preschool through second grade. Experience with early childhood assessment (item development, administration, or play-testing) is a strong plus.Full professional fluency and strong writing and editing skills in English and Spanish, with mindfulness of dialectal variation in both languages. Must be able to create, edit, and adapt developmentally appropriate content while preserving meaning, tone, and cultural relevance across languages. Note that Spanish proficiency will be assessed during the hiring process.Experience working with early-learning standards (e.g., Head Start ELOF, Common Core, state PreK frameworks) and ensuring alignment and coverageComfort using data and learner feedback to evaluate, prioritize, and improve contentComfort learning technical systems and working with structured content, including experience with or a willingness to learn JSON and SQLExperience collaborating with colleagues across product, engineering, design, research, creative, and academic teamsStrong project-management and organizational skills, with close attention to detailMotivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere."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.PERKS AND BENEFITSWe may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well! We offer:Competitive salariesAmple paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boostRemote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at timesGenerous parental leaveAn exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your bestThe chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of educationOpportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groupsAnd we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and lifeAt Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community. This belief is why we have built out a robust Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salaries, and extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.The compensation band for this role is $77,600 - $87,300 USD annually for candidates based in the United States and $104,862 - $117,969 CAD annually for candidates based in Canada.The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data.
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