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via AngelList schedule_type: Full-time
Applicant must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. Are you really good at science? Are you excited by the potential of technology to change the way students learn? At CK-12 this is our driving passion–to leverage the rapidly evolving field of AI and transform the way students across the globe learn. With 50 million users each year, we are poised to make a giant impact, but we are... only as good as our content–and that’s where Applicant must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Are you really good at science? Are you excited by the potential of technology to change the way students learn? At CK-12 this is our driving passion–to leverage the rapidly evolving field of AI and transform the way students across the globe learn. With 50 million users each year, we are poised to make a giant impact, but we are... only as good as our content–and that’s where you come in.

If you have a passion for science and for improving student outcomes through AI-driven technology, come join us and together we can change the world!

This is a full-time position in the CK-12 Palo Alto, California office, and includes a great benefits package.

About Us

The CK-12 Foundation provides free access to content and technology tools that empower students as well as teachers to go further than ever before.

To achieve this ambitious vision, we at CK-12 are challenging traditional models of education to transform them dramatically. Technology has opened up lots of opportunities to revolutionize education for the benefit of students, teachers, and parents.

Not only is CK-12 a non-profit, it also doesn’t charge for any resources. Backed by Vinod Khosla, a renowned technology venture capitalist, the CK-12 Foundation has merged free, quality, and technology innovation allowing us to experiment with big and bold ideas.

CK-12 employees experience the benefits of working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, innovative, and non-bureaucratic environment where cool things and big ideas happen daily. We are a small group of passionate folks who are determined to disrupt the current form of education. Coming from companies such as Apple, eBay, Amazon, McGraw-Hill, Magoosh, and various startups, CK-12 employees have the experience to significantly change education around the world.

We deeply believe technology is the key to scale education and it is the backbone of our learning platform. Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, CK-12 develops rich and interactive personalized content. Check out how CK-12 is making an impact in teaching and learning – CK-12 User Testimonials.

Would you like to be part of a committed and creative group of people who care deeply and believe in the mission of the organization? Are you willing to forge new pathways of learning that best meet each student’s needs? Together, we will revolutionize the way students learn!

Join us to build the best AI-powered Tutor for Students and Assistant for Teachers!

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to a number of projects targeted towards the creation and curation of content, QA, review, maintenance, and multiple science domains
• Develop and improve all modalities of learning such as lessons, creating questions, videos, interactives, and real-world applications
• Collaborate with our machine learning team to boost student engagement and learning outcomes
• Lead content curation projects for our AI/machine learning products
• Develop an understanding of the education market and strategize ways for CK-12 to gain a competitive edge
• Leverage a strong understanding of student study habits/patterns to improve user retention

Requirements:
• BS/BA in sciences (biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, or similar) or science education, with an emphasis on chemistry and physics preferred
• Work full-time in the CK-12 Palo Alto office
• Experience modifying and creating digital content using a digital content management system
• Teaching experience is a strong plus
• Please share details of your teaching and digital content creation experience in your cover letter

Skills:
• Strong science knowledge in a combination of domains (biology, chemistry, earth science and/or physics), with emphasis on chemistry and physics
• Conceptual understanding of AI/machine learning and openness to learning AI/ML methodology (this role does not require formal training in AI/ML)
• Digital content management system experience
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technology skills, such as Google applications, math equation editors (MathJax/LaTex)
• A willingness to learn, especially about new technologies

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter that specifically addresses your previous success at a technology company. Email to science.jobs@ck12.org with “Science Content Generalist” in the subject line.

CK-12 Foundation focuses on K-12 Education. Their company has offices in Palo Alto. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees.

You can view their website at http://www.ck12.org or find them on Facebook
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via Glassdoor posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Internshipsalary: 29–31 an hour
CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to free, high-quality educational materials through the FlexBook® platform and various concept-based modalities. CK-12 Summer Earth Science Content Internship... Are you passionate about science and helping out students? The CK-12 Foundation is recruiting stellar summer interns to help us evaluate and boost the quality of our science products and offerings. CK-12 users CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to free, high-quality educational materials through the FlexBook® platform and various concept-based modalities.

CK-12 Summer Earth Science Content Internship...
Are you passionate about science and helping out students? The CK-12 Foundation is recruiting stellar summer interns to help us evaluate and boost the quality of our science products and offerings. CK-12 users around the world will benefit from the content enhancements you make.

Position
Earth Science Application Questions
Utilize a strong science content and education background to input towards improvements in
CK-12’s science education offerings. You will use your command of science education to enhance CK-12’s Earth Science content and improve the learning experience of CK-12’s millions of users. This position primarily focuses on authoring higher-order thinking questions that include real-world applications of human-environment interactions.

Skills
● Excited about science, especially earth and environmental sciences.
● Education background with a focus in science
● Experience with digital interactive tools in a classroom setting
● Creative and inquisitive thinker with a passion for learning
● Detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and self-starter
● Responsible and able to work with minimal supervision both individually and collaboratively
● Experience with a content management system a plus
● Comfortable working with G-suite applications

Internship Benefits
● Paid internship: $29.00 - $31.00 Hourly
● Learn the ropes at a leading education technology non-profit
● Contribute to free high-quality education resources for all
● Impressive resume builder

Requirements
● BA/BS degree in scientific discipline or science education
● 1+ year of classroom teaching experience; assessment writing experience is a plus.
● Able to commit to 8-12 weeks (20 hrs a week), with the potential for increased hours

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter and make sure to explain why you’d be a great fit at CK-12. Feel free to also include any references or letters of recommendation.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location
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via Indeed posted_at: 28 days agoschedule_type: Internshipsalary: 23–25 an hourwork_from_home: 1
CK-12 Summer Content Review Internship Are you passionate about education and helping out other students? The CK-12 Foundation is recruiting stellar summer interns to help us boost the quality of our science products. CK-12 users around the world will benefit from the content enhancements you make... Position Content Regulation Intern Utilize your meticulous attention to detail and a knack for learning new processes to review CK-12 content offerings CK-12 Summer Content Review Internship

Are you passionate about education and helping out other students? The CK-12 Foundation is recruiting stellar summer interns to help us boost the quality of our science products. CK-12 users around the world will benefit from the content enhancements you make...

Position

Content Regulation Intern

Utilize your meticulous attention to detail and a knack for learning new processes to review CK-12 content offerings and evaluate them against current content regulations. You will use your command of science and keen attention to detail to evaluate and enhance the learning experience of CK-12’s millions of users.

Skills
• Detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and self-starter
• Strong technology skills, such as Google applications
• Inquisitive thinker with a passion for improving education
• Experience with editing or reviewing educational materials
• Responsible and able to work with minimal supervision both individually and collaboratively
• Tutoring experience is a plus

Internship Benefits
• Paid internship, $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Learn the ropes at a leading education technology non-profit
• Contribute to free high-quality education resources for all
• Impressive resume builder
• Remote position

Requirements
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a degree in science, science education or a related field and be a rising junior or senior
• Able to commit to 8-12 weeks (20 hrs a week), with the potential for increased hours

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, make sure to explain why you’d be a great fit at CK-12, including a piece of academic writing for us to review is also a great way for us to get to know you. Feel free to also include any instructor recommendation letters.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, as a junior or senior, pursuing a degree in science, science education or any other related field?

Work Location: Remote
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via Glassdoor posted_at: 29 days agoschedule_type: Internshipsalary: 23–25 an hour
CK-12 Summer Math Question Review Internship Job Description... Are you passionate about education and helping other students? Leverage your math and problem-solving skills to evaluate and enhance content on CK-12 that helps millions of students learn daily. Build your professional and technical skills as you work with a dedicated team and premiere educational content. Join the CK-12 team for the summer and experience what it is like at an education CK-12 Summer Math Question Review Internship

Job Description...

Are you passionate about education and helping other students? Leverage your math and problem-solving skills to evaluate and enhance content on CK-12 that helps millions of students learn daily. Build your professional and technical skills as you work with a dedicated team and premiere educational content. Join the CK-12 team for the summer and experience what it is like at an education technology non-profit organization dedicated to helping students and teachers worldwide!

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate math review questions for their answer accuracy and relevancy to the associated lesson.
• Determine if questions are worded appropriately for the level of the books they support.

Skills:
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and self-starter.
• Responsible and able to work with minimal supervision both individually and collaboratively.
• Comfortable working with G-suite.

Internship Benefits:
• Paid internship: $23.00 – $25.00 Hourly
• Learn the ropes at a leading education technology non-profit
• Contribute to free high-quality education resources for all
• Impressive resume builder

Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program involving mathematics, engineering, or similar.
• Strong understanding of middle and high-school level mathematics.
• Able to commit to 8-12 weeks (30 hrs a week), with the potential for increased hours.

How To Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, make sure to explain why you’d be a great fit at CK-12. Include a piece of academic writing for us to review to get to know you. Feel free also to include any instructor recommendation letters.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Palo Alto, CA 94303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location
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