Science Expert

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMYKhan Academy is a fast-paced nonprofit startup on a mission to provide a free world-class education for anyone anywhere We already 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 We re seeking a Science Content Creator to help expand and improve our 11th and 12th Science content ABOUT THE INDIA CONTENT TEAMOur content team in India includes the 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 you co-create with us will reach a wider number both nationally and globally thereby quintupling the impact ABOUT THE ROLEWe re looking for a Science expert who can create practice exercises to make a compelling offering for Science Grades 6-10 Note This role is open to citizens living in India Only RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a team of freelancers Identify gaps in existing content and align exercises with new textbooks and curricula Develop exercises that address both conceptual understanding and application-based learning aligned with NCERT Design thought-provoking and challenging questions HOTS to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills across Grades 6-10 Minor work also involves creating videos Incorporate feedback from users stakeholders and the content team to improve content quality YOU NEED Deep knowledge and expertise in Science Expertise in designing questions Great intuition for how students learn Science and insight into common misconceptions Familiar with NCERT curricula and teaching methods Experience creating learner-facing content ideally in an online environment Meticulous attention to detail and impeccable written communication skills A passion for education and a desire to change the world PERKS AND BENEFITSWe may be a non-profit but we reward our talented team like a for-profit Competitive salaries Remote-friendly workplace i e option to work from home Delicious lunches daily if based in a local office Flexible schedules and required time off to ensure you are well-rested LEARN MORE A glimpse of our team A glimpse of our content created Our Hinglish 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 TASKWe strive to create a body of questions that allow us to accurately teach assess and represent a student s knowledge For this task you need to submit THREE multiple-choice questions one each for the concepts or a part of it defined below These MCQs should aim towards Higher order thinking skills If necessary include descriptions or drawings of any diagrams or interactions that would be helpful Topics Evaporation Osmosis Power from the topic Work and Energy Guide to writing the questions Your questions should be written for students in Grades 9-10 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 We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age 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 ProfileWebsiteEnter 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 submit it contact our support team through the