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 

Fully-remote
Any country
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule
Long-term role

Item Writer   $100,000 USD/year

Description

Ready to revolutionize education at the intersection of AI and learning science? Join 2 Hour Learning as our Item Writer and become an architect of next-generation educational assessment.

Picture yourself wielding cutting-edge AI tools to craft personalized learning experiences while applying your deep understanding of psychometrics to ensure every assessment drives meaningful outcomes. As part of our dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of educational innovation, where data-driven insights meet pedagogical excellence.

We're not just creating tests – we're building the future of learning. Your expertise will help shape an adaptive, intelligent curriculum that responds to learner needs in real-time. If you're passionate about transforming education and ready to collaborate with brilliant minds, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you will be doing

  • Orchestrate the creation of AI-powered assessments that adapt to individual learning paths
  • Design sophisticated rubrics that blend traditional psychometric principles with AI capabilities
  • Serve as a quality guardian for our learning content ecosystem
  • Transform learning analytics into actionable curriculum improvements
  • Partner with subject matter experts to elevate our educational content
  • Apply cutting-edge learning science to optimize student success
  • Contribute to our collaborative knowledge-sharing environment

What you will NOT be doing

  • Manual content creation - our AI tools will be your creative partners
  • Technical programming - our engineering team handles the coding while you focus on learning science
  • Solo work - we believe in the power of collaborative innovation

Key responsibilities

Your mission is to harness AI-powered tools and psychometric expertise to revolutionize educational assessment. You'll craft personalized, standards-aligned content while collaborating across teams to continuously enhance our learning ecosystem through data-informed decisions.

Candidate requirements

  • Expert-level knowledge in educational measurement, psychometrics, assessment design, or related fields
  • Real-world application of educational measurement principles
  • PhD in a relevant discipline
  • Deep understanding of learning science and mastery-based approaches
  • Comfort with AI tools or demonstrated technological adaptability
  • Sharp eye for content quality and educational relevance
  • Excellence in cross-functional collaboration
  • Genuine passion for transforming education

Meet a successful candidate

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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.

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 4

Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

Celebrate!
STEP 6

Celebrate!

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