Item Writer $100,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks ($50 USD/hour)
Description
Do you have a passion for transforming education with AI and data insights? Join our forward-thinking team at 2 Hour Learning as an expert in educational measurement. In this pivotal role, your expertise in psychometrics and content creation will enhance our learning ecosystem.
Utilize generative AI to design personalized assessments, analyze learning data, quality-control educational materials, and collaborate with Learning Strategists. Your influence will go beyond testing, playing a vital role in optimizing our curriculum for student success.
Your skills will be key in translating complex educational frameworks into AI prompts, creating effective assessments and insights to elevate our learning materials. Develop AI-driven rubrics to ensure content meets high standards and sparks curiosity.
This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the learning process. Analyze data to identify knowledge gaps and work with experts to address these in our curriculum. Your knowledge of learning science and mastery-based learning will refine our instructional approach.
At 2 Hour Learning, we promote continuous improvement through our "second brain" knowledge-sharing approach. If you're eager to mix creativity with technology, collaborate across disciplines, and impact educational outcomes, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of learning!
What you will be doing
- Crafting and refining test content to adhere to stringent educational standards, employing a mix of psychometrics and generative AI tools.
- Creating AI-driven assessment rubrics that evaluate test content and learning materials for depth, alignment, and educational impact.
- Ensuring quality control of learning content to maintain high standards of engagement, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Analyzing test results and learning analytics to pinpoint knowledge gaps and enhance our curriculum.
- Working alongside subject-matter experts to optimize educational offerings, including tests and instructional materials.
- Applying learning science and mastery-based learning principles to improve curriculum and assessment strategies.
- Engaging in our "second brain" knowledge-sharing practices to contribute to and learn from our collective expertise.
What you will NOT be doing
- Manually creating test content or curriculum materials – AI tools will be your primary resource for content creation tasks.
- Developing code to automate systems – you will focus on learning measurement and content design with AI, while engineers handle technical implementation.
- Working in isolation – this role demands active collaboration across various teams and disciplines.
Key responsibilities
Utilize your psychometric expertise to develop and refine AI-supported test content, ensuring assessments are personalized, rigorous, and aligned with educational standards. Contribute to the continual enhancement of our learning ecosystem through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven insights.
Candidate requirements
- Expertise in fields such as psychometrics, educational measurement, assessment design, standardized test creation, item writing, cognitive psychology in learning, educational data analysis, Item Response Theory, or computer adaptive testing.
- Proven experience applying these principles in practical settings.
- Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
- Strong grasp of learning science principles and mastery-based learning approaches.
- Proficiency with AI tools in educational content development or a demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies.
- A user-centric mindset with the ability to evaluate content for appropriateness, accuracy, and relevance.
- Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
- Passion for educational innovation and a commitment to enhancing learning outcomes.
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.
STEP 1
Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 2
Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 3
Prove Real-World Job Skills.
STEP 4
Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 5
Accept Job Offer.
STEP 6
Celebrate!
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Why Crossover
Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.
The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
