Content Fellow, Biology id-8733

May 14, 2025

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. We already reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly, and right now we??re hard at work helping learners address any unfinished learning that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused. We also know that not all communities have been impacted equally by this pandemic, which makes our work focusing on providing equitable solutions to historically under-resourced communities even more important.

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Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life and so do we. We are fun, diverse, quirky people that come from a variety of backgrounds. Our team includes people from academia and from high tech companies and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, not just because it??s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Valuing diversity, equity and inclusion is necessary for us to actualize our mission and truly impact the communities we serve. We believe that the best way to provide impactful education is to create a diverse team of people from different backgrounds, races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and experiences. We??re a hardworking team that??s passionate about helping learners and teachers around the globe! We strive to be world class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.

THE ROLE

Khan Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Content Fellow for Professional Learning in Biology who is excited to join a small team working on a big goal. This position is a 2-year-long fellowship. If you are enthusiastic about developing top-tier biology instructional materials to empower science educators, we want to hear from you! As a Content Fellow, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality resources for middle and high school biology courses (grades 6-12). Working collaboratively with Khan Academy's content team, your projects will include, but won??t be limited to, developing comprehensive lesson plans, teacher-facing instructional resources, and effective classroom implementation strategies.

WHAT YOU??LL DO

?? Collaborate with science content creators to create teacher-facing instructional resources for Khan Academy courses (eg lesson plans, unit guides, activities, implementation strategies)

?? Develop high-quality resources to support learning in science classrooms

?? Apply knowledge of andragogy to design course guides and learning materials to support teachers in delivering content

WHAT YOU BRING

?? 10+ years of experience teaching Biology in a 9-12 and or 6-8 setting 3+ years of experience in developing high-quality Biology professional development resources.

?? Deep knowledge of science concepts in middle and high school Biology.

?? Experience using Khan Academy in the classroom with students.

?? Exceptional written and verbal communication skills A passion for creating teacher and student-facing resources.

?? Excellent organizational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, from start to finish.

?? Strong project management skills.

?? Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

?? Strong technology skills including ed-tech tools, video recording software, live video-conferencing tools, & Google Workplace tools

?? Ability to work remotely.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well!

?? Competitive salaries and annual bonuses

?? Ample paid time off as needed ?? we are about getting things done, not face time ? Generous parental leave

?? A fun, high-caliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant

?? The ability to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education

?? Affinity groups where Parents, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Women and Gender Minorities, and LGBTQIA+ identified folks come together

?? We offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life

At Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community. This belief is why we have built out a robust Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salaries, and extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

The target salary range for this position is $77,600 - $84,999 USD / $104,862 - $131,077 CAD. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate??s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data. Exceptional performers in this role who make an outsized contribution can make well in excess of this range. Additional incentives are provided as part of the complete total rewards package in addition to comprehensive medical and other benefits.

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