Novakid is an English language school for children aged 4–12.We are looking for a Content Writer to join our Content team.We're looking for someone creative, energetic and full of ideas - someone who can turn learning objectives into lessons that children genuinely want to take part in.Our lessons need to be more than correct. They need to be fun, intuitive, engaging and effective.You'll be creating online English learning content for children, working across different age groups, levels and projects. You may be developing a new lesson one day, improving an existing course the next, testing a new activity format, or working on a completely different Content project.We need someone who enjoys that variety and is comfortable moving quickly between tasks.What you'll be doingDesign and develop fun, engaging and age-appropriate online English lessons for childrenTurn learning objectives into clear, intuitive activities that encourage students to speak, think, interact and participateCreate lessons with clear and measurable learning outcomesBuild content with strong pacing, scaffolding and progressionMake sure lessons are appropriate for the student's age, English level and cognitive developmentCreate activities, exercises, assessments and supporting content across different Novakid productsReview and improve existing lessons based on feedback, observations and performanceTake part in content reviews and give constructive feedback to other writersWork closely with Methodology, Proofreading, Design, Production and other Content colleaguesContribute ideas for new formats, activities and ways of making our lessons more engagingSupport pilots, new courses and other Content projects when neededStay up to date with developments in education, children's digital learning and EdTech.AI is part of how we workWe use AI extensively across the Content team, and we expect our Content Writers to be comfortable doing the same.You should be able to:use AI as part of your everyday content creation workflowuse it to brainstorm, research, adapt and improve contentexperiment with new AI tools and ways of workingcritically review AI-generated material rather than accepting it at face valueunderstand when AI can save time and when human judgement is essentialbe curious about how AI can help us create better learning experiences.You don't need to know every AI tool already, but you do need to be open, confident and eager to learn.What we're looking forHigher educationStrong knowledge of English language teaching and lesson planningExperience creating educational or teaching materialsA strong understanding of how to structure a lesson and achieve a clear learning outcomeExcellent English - at least C1, both written and spokenStrong digital skills and confidence in learning new toolsCreativity and the ability to turn a learning objective into something genuinely engaging for childrenGood attention to detailAbility to accept and act on feedbackAbility to work independently while also contributing to a teamThe kind of person who will enjoy this roleYou are creative. You don't want every lesson to follow the same predictable pattern.You are energetic. You bring ideas and enthusiasm into what you create.You think from the child's point of view. You ask whether an activity is actually enjoyable and intuitive, not just whether it teaches the right language.You are flexible. You can move between projects, age groups, lesson types and priorities without becoming stuck.You are mentally agile and comfortable handling several different tasks.You are curious and eager to learn. You want to understand new tools, new approaches and what other learning products are doing.You are proactive. You bring ideas rather than waiting for every detail to be given to you.You are comfortable experimenting, receiving feedback and changing direction when something can be better.You have embraced AI and see it as a useful part of modern content creation rather than something to avoid.And most importantly, you care about creating lessons that children enjoy, understand and learn from.Useful experienceThe following would be an advantage:Online teaching experienceExperience teaching childrenExperience developing digital learning contentExperience with CEFR-aligned English programmesExperience using Google WorkspaceExperience with Jira or similar project-management toolsExperience working with AI tools for content creationAn interest in games, interactive learning or digital children's productsWhat success looks likeA successful Content Writer creates lessons that:students want to participate infeel natural and intuitiveare appropriate for the learner's age and levelhave clear learning goalsproduce measurable outcomesencourage meaningful student speaking and interactionare creative without becoming complicatedcan be delivered effectively by teacherscontinue to improve based on feedback and what we learnWe're looking for someone who will bring creativity, energy, flexibility and fresh thinking to the Content teamWe offerRemote work - work from almost anywhere in the world. We know how to work effectively remotely!Full-time position - 40 hours per weekInteresting and promising project with an international teamReady to join us? We'd love to hear from you!
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