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Curriculum Designer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in instructional design, education, or a related field. Employers in ed-tech, higher education, healthcare training, and corporate L&D regularly file LCAs for this occupation. No lottery anxiety here, your degree field is your leverage.
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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Science Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional K–8 science content. As a Science Curriculum Designer for the Print & Instruction team, you’ll help guide the development of worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K–8) for Education.com, working with contract writers and worksheet creators to produce engaging, high-quality materials. Your strong writing skills, educational insight, creative solutions, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with contractors to develop high-quality science worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K–8) for Education.com
- Help identify and prioritize topics for new resource creation
- Coordinate, review, and edit content, ensuring that written materials are effective, well written, fun, accurate, and age appropriate
- Ensure visual designs are clear, engaging, and meet quality standards
- Monitor and maintain the quality and organization of the existing Education.com library of materials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D in Science
- Middle school, high school, or collegiate science teaching or tutoring experience
- Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines such as life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering
- Experience in curriculum development or instructional design is a plus
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
- Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Interest or experience in graphic design is a plus
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Resume
- Cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: Why are you interested in this curriculum design role focusing on worksheet development? How might your background and skill set help you address common challenges of developing printable science resources for students in grades K–8? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
INTRODUCTION
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Science Curriculum Designer and help shape our exceptional K–8 science content. As a Science Curriculum Designer for the Print & Instruction team, you’ll help guide the development of worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K–8) for Education.com, working with contract writers and worksheet creators to produce engaging, high-quality materials. Your strong writing skills, educational insight, creative solutions, and commitment to quality will make personalized learning a reality for millions of students. This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with contractors to develop high-quality science worksheets and activities for elementary and middle school science (grades K–8) for Education.com
- Help identify and prioritize topics for new resource creation
- Coordinate, review, and edit content, ensuring that written materials are effective, well written, fun, accurate, and age appropriate
- Ensure visual designs are clear, engaging, and meet quality standards
- Monitor and maintain the quality and organization of the existing Education.com library of materials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D in Science
- Middle school, high school, or collegiate science teaching or tutoring experience
- Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines such as life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering
- Experience in curriculum development or instructional design is a plus
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
- Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Interest or experience in graphic design is a plus
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Resume
- Cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: Why are you interested in this curriculum design role focusing on worksheet development? How might your background and skill set help you address common challenges of developing printable science resources for students in grades K–8? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Curriculum Designer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to the specialty occupation. An instructional design, education technology, or curriculum development degree strengthens your H-1B petition. A general education degree may need supporting documentation showing field relevance.
Check the O*NET classification before applying
Curriculum Designer maps to O*NET's instructional coordinators category, which USCIS recognizes as a specialty occupation. Confirm your target job posting mirrors this classification so your employer's LCA accurately reflects the role and your petition holds up under scrutiny.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing histories
Ed-tech companies, hospital systems, and large universities file LCAs for Curriculum Designer roles far more reliably than small nonprofits or K-12 districts. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history before sending a single application.
Request prevailing wage confirmation before negotiating salary
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city and job level before salary discussions start. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Level I through IV, and underbidding can stall or kill the LCA certification your employer needs to file.
Clarify whether the employer uses E-Verify
If you're transitioning from OPT STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Curriculum Designer roles at companies not yet enrolled can delay your start date. Ask HR during the offer stage, not after you've given notice to your current employer.
Account for cap-gap timing in your job search
If you're on OPT when you receive an H-1B approval for October 1, the 60-day grace period and cap-gap rules protect your status in between. Structure your start date negotiation around these USCIS-defined windows to avoid an unauthorized gap in employment.
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Find Curriculum Designer JobsCurriculum Designer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Curriculum Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the job requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, curriculum development, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the position itself, not just your credentials. If the employer's job description lists a preferred degree rather than a required one, that framing can weaken the specialty occupation argument and draw an RFE.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Curriculum Designers?
Ed-tech companies, large hospital and healthcare networks, corporate training departments at Fortune 500 firms, and research universities file the most LCAs for this role. K-12 public school districts rarely sponsor H-1B visas due to budget constraints and union agreements. Use Migrate Mate to search verified H-1B filing histories so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored this role before.
Can a Curriculum Designer role be performed remotely under H-1B status?
Yes, but the LCA must reflect the worksite location where you'll actually perform the job. For fully remote roles, USCIS and DOL require the employer to post LCA notices at your home worksite location and certify the prevailing wage for that specific metro area. If you move states after filing, your employer may need to file an amended petition.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage work for Curriculum Designer positions?
The DOL assigns prevailing wages by job title, experience level, and geographic area. Curriculum Designers typically fall into Level I or II classifications depending on the complexity of the role and years of experience required. Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific location. You can verify applicable rates using the OFLC Wage Search.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Curriculum Designer role?
Gather your degree transcripts and diploma showing your field of study, any professional certifications in instructional design or learning management systems, and a detailed employment history that demonstrates you've performed duties requiring that degree. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator that confirms U.S. equivalency will be required by USCIS before the petition can proceed.
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