Senior Content Creator, Test Prep and ELA at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

121000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Prep, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Project Management, Content Creation, Collaboration, Communication, Feedback, Detail Orientation, Time Management, AI Utilization, Educational Technology, SAT/PSAT Expertise, High School ELA, User Feedback Analysis, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre-K - 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under-resourced communities. OUR COMMUNITY Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non-traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in-house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world-class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional. THE ROLE Our US content team includes the curriculum developers who design the curriculum and develop the courses, lessons, videos, articles, and practice questions on Khan Academy. Khan Academy’s Test Prep and Humanities courses reach millions of learners each year. We’re looking for a Senior Content Creator to manage and drive development in the Test Prep domain, specifically focusing on SAT. In this role, you’ll work with the Senior Manager of Humanities and Test Prep to set our short- and long-term strategic vision of Khan’s Test Prep offerings. You’ll hire and collaborate with contractors to implement that vision—through clear definitions of project success, realistic project plans, and efficient processes. This role requires a collaborative and cross-functional mindset. By co-creating Test Prep offerings alongside Product and Program Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Marketers, you’ll ensure Khan Academy launches cohesive offerings that are engaging and efficacious for our learners. Because we partner with a number of schools, foundations, and organizations, you’ll need to be relationship-driven and comfortable representing Khan Academy’s Test Prep offerings to external audiences. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Expand our test prep offerings (mainly SAT/PSAT Reading and Writing, although we especially welcome applicants with additional experience in P/SAT Math) by leveraging your subject matter expertise and your understanding of learner needs. Expand high school ELA courses aligned to CCSS or other state standards; this work may include development of AP English Language/Literature courses. Develop new passages, standards-aligned exercises, assessment items and articles, leveraging pre-existing resources from Khan Academy and third parties. Conduct in-depth reviews and provide feedback on content drafted by contractors, ensuring all content meets Khan Academy’s rigorous editorial standards. Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Product, Programs, Districts, and Marketing as requested on a range of course-related tasks. Refine systems and processes for test prep content creation and maintenance, leveraging AI to augment and expedite existing workflows. Represent the test prep team in meetings with external test prep partners, including the College Board and others. Learn and use our content management system to expand and improve existing courses. Triage and respond to user feedback and user data in our test prep courses, leveraging the data to direct improvements to the content. WHAT YOU BRING: 5+ years experience in test prep, including at least 3 years of direct experience with the SAT/PSAT Reading and Writing test and 2 years developing exercise practice content. Proven ability to create high-impact learning content for the new digital SAT. Strong understanding of instructional design and how students like to learn; deep teacher and learner empathy; and insight into common misconceptions. Proven track record of independently driving complex projects end-to-end, including experience giving feedback to other writers/content developers. Ideally, you’ve project managed processes and editorial workflows for content creation and publication, preferably in an online-first, education platform. Strong communication skills and ability to deliver effective, supportive, and inspiring feedback. Desire to engage a broad array of learners and question your assumptions about what's most important for learners. Desire to leverage tools, including generative AI, to publish quickly, gather user feedback, and iterate on content. An entrepreneurial mindset, including a high tolerance for ambiguity, a penchant for experimentation, and a bias toward action. Impeccable command of written communication and a keen editorial eye for high-quality content. Meticulous attention to detail and time management skills. Project management skills (e.g. fluent with Google Docs and spreadsheets and other tools) and a willingness to learn new tools. A passion for education and a desire to change the world. NICE TO HAVE: Experience developing test prep content for another test within the digital SAT suite of assessments (including the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and PSAT/NMSQT). Experience developing test prep content for AP English Language and Composition and/or the AP English Literature and Composition. Experience tutoring the new digital SAT Reading and Writing and Math test. An advanced degree in humanities and/or teaching field. PERKS AND BENEFITS We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well! We offer: Competitive salaries Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times Generous parental leave An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best The 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 education Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life At 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 target salary range for this position is $96,800 - $121,000 USD / $130,807 - $163,509 CAN. 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. MORE ABOUT US Sal’s TED talk from 2011 Sal’s TED talk from 2015 Sal's TED talk from 2023 Our team: http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team OUR COMPANY VALUES Live & breathe learners We deeply understand and empathize with our users. We leverage user insights, research, and experience to build content, products, services, and experiences that our users trust and love. Our success is defined by the success of our learners and educators. Take a stand As a company, we have conviction in our aspirational point of view of how education will evolve. The work we do is in service to moving towards that point of view. However, we also listen, learn and flex in the face of new data, and commit to evolving this point of view as the industry and our users evolve. Embrace diverse perspectives We are a diverse community. We seek out and embrace a diversity of voices, perspectives and life experiences leading to stronger, more inclusive teams and better outcomes. As individuals, we are committed to bringing up tough topics and leaning into different points of view with curiosity. We actively listen, learn and collaborate to gain a shared understanding. When a decision is made, we commit to moving forward as a united team. Work responsibly and sustainably We understand that achieving our audacious mission is a marathon, so we set realistic timelines and we focus on delivery that also links to the bigger picture. As a non-profit, we are supported by the generosity of donors as well as strategic partners, and understand our responsibility to our finite resources. We spend every dollar as though it were our own. We are responsible for the impact we have on the world and to each other. We ensure our team and company stay healthy and financially sustainable. Bring out the joy We are committed to making learning a joyful process. This informs what we build for our users and the culture we co-create with our teammates, partners and donors. Cultivate learning mindset We believe in the power of growth for learners and for ourselves. We constantly learn and teach to improve our offerings, ourselves, and our organization. We learn from our mistakes and aren’t afraid to fail. We don't let past failures or successes stop us from taking future bold action and achieving our goals. Deliver wow We insist on high standards and deliver delightful, effective end-to-end experiences that our users can rely on. We choose to focus on fewer things — each of which aligns to our ambitious vision — so we can deliver high-quality experiences that accelerate positive measurable learning with our strategic partners. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact careers@khanacademy.org

Responsibilities

The Senior Content Creator will manage and drive development in the Test Prep domain, focusing on SAT. This includes expanding test prep offerings, developing new content, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure cohesive offerings for learners.