12 English Biology Content Creator

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMYKhan Academy is a fast-paced nonprofit on a mission to provide free world-class education for anyone anywhere We reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly We re building a library of world-class instructional and practice resources that empowers learners Whether they re studying matrices mitosis or multivariable calculus we want to offer students the resources to realize that they can learn anything ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY INDIAKhan Academy India aims to deliver a world-class user experience to learners in India that is locally relevant and are enabled by a strong on-the-ground team and operations Our learning system is mastery-based which allows students to master key concepts at a pace that s right for them before moving on to more challenging content From serving under 500 000 learners in 2016 we are now serving almost 4 million learners a month across our websites apps and youtube channels These learners include both independent learners accessing us at home and teacher-directed learners in schools Our focus is to reach the underserved by making our content accessible in local languages and by working with large public school systems Khan Academy is already available in Assamese Hindi Hinglish Kannada Gujarati Tamil Marathi and Punjabi ABOUT THE INDIA CONTENT TEAM Our content team in India includes content creators who make thousands of awesome videos articles and practice questions aligned with the Indian curriculum to help both teachers and students We are actively working on content localization in other regional languages as well which means the content we co-create reaches a wider number both nationally and globally thereby quintupling the impact ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for a Biology content creator to lead our efforts of creating syllabus-aligned videos and practice questions primarily aligned for Grades 11-12th This will be a freelance position where you will be given an initial onboarding on our content principles and then you will be paid per video created and per question created In this role you would Create videos and exercises from Grade 11-12 Biology Continuously iterate and improve content based on feedback received ABOUT YOU You would be a great fit for the role if You have a combined 4 years of experience in teaching and creating educational content for Biology Impeccable written communication skills are non-negotiable You are a quick learner You have the ability to timebox effortlessly Our greatest strength is the ability to pace up whenever needed by timeboxing on content This requires us to have the shipping beats perfection mindset You don t need to be managed We lead with context not control We expect you to be proactive and ask clarifying questions provide status updates loop in your manager when things aren t going your way etc You have an entrepreneurial mindset including a high tolerance for ambiguity a penchant for experimentation and a bias toward action You are willing to roll up your sleeves and help the team get work done as we grow You are passionate about education and strongly desire to change the world for the better PERKS AND BENEFITSWe may be a non-profit but we reward our talented team like a for-profit Remote-friendly workplace Flexible schedules Fun virtual events LEARN MORE A glimpse of our team A glimpse of our content created Our localized content in action HOW TO APPLY Attach your resume in the space provided below Please address the below-mentioned task and attach your response in the space provided below Please note that applications without an appropriate link to the task will be ignored Please address the below-mentioned task and attach your response google Docs pdf etc in the space provided below For the videos upload them on google drive YouTube and share the link in the doc Contact for any clarifications We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or veteran status Apply for this Job Required First Name Last Name Email PhoneResume CVDrop files hereAttach or enter manually File types pdf doc docx txt rtf Cover LetterDrop files hereAttach or enter manually File types pdf doc docx txt rtf LinkedIn ProfileWebsitePart 1 Create an exercise with TWO multiple-choice questions We strive to create a body of questions that allow us to accurately teach assess and represent a student s knowledge state For this task you need to submit two multiple-choice questions one for stated below If necessary include descriptions or drawings of any diagrams or interactions that would be helpful Topics Topic 1 Transcription and RNA processing Topic 2 Energy flow in a food chain A guide to writing the questions Your questions should be written for students in Grades 11-12 Include a learning objective for each of the MCQs Each question should include a correct answer choice and three or more incorrect answer choices Each question should have step-wise hints that nudge the learner towards the right answer This is similar to a classroom setting where a good teacher gently nudges the student towards the right answer instead of directly providing it For each correct and incorrect answer choice include a short explanation or rationale no more than 400 characters of why the choice is right or wrong The tone should be conversational with crisp sentences and correct grammar We are expecting you to design MCQs that address a common pain-point for learners in these topics For more clarity please go through some of the exercises on the Khan Academy page on Science Drop files hereAttach File File types pdf doc docx txt rtf Part 2 SUBMIT TWO VIDEOS on the following topics Topic 1 How does adaptive immunity work Topic 2 Why myelinated neurons conduct nerve impulses faster than non myelinated ones A guide to creating both the videos The videos should target students from grades 11-12 The videos should not last more than 12 minutes Assume all the necessary prerequisites The tone should be conversational Imagine you re talking 1 1 to a student or a friend The best conversations happen when the tone is natural Just be yourself The videos should strive towards providing a deep understanding of the topic Huge plus if you are able to build an intuition for the topic We are NOT looking for a video with high production quality Even if you have never made a video before all you need is a camera You can just point it at a piece of paper and start writing For more clarity please go through some of the videos on the Khan Academy page on Science Drop files hereAttach File File types pdf doc docx txt rtf Enter the verification code sent to to confirm you are not a robot then submit your application Security Code This application was flagged as potential bot traffic To resubmit your application turn off any VPNs clear the browser s cache and cookies or try another browser If you still can t 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