Khan Academy
Khan Academy is hiring: Assessment Content Creator, Middle School Math (6-8) in
Khan Academy, Mountain View, CA, US, 94039
Assessment Content Creator, Middle School Math (6-8)
Location: Mountain View, CA / Remote (Continental US + Hawaii + Canada Only)
About Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world‑class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high‑quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre‑K‑12 and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, especially those in historically under‑resourced communities.
Our Community
Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non‑traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve.
The Role
Khan Academy is seeking an experienced and versatile assessment content creator to serve as a Middle School Content Creator on the Assessments team. As an assessment content creator, you will contribute to the development of new, innovative K‑12 assessments. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of middle school mathematics, common core and state standards, and assessment development best practices, and have a passion for teaching and learning.
What you’ll do
Contribute to the creation of K‑12 assessments, leveraging your subject matter expertise to execute on blueprints to create high‑quality assessment content
Use and contribute to improvements in our content and item management systems
Ensure alignment of items with standards and item development best practices
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – product, design, and engineering – to create more engaging, interactive, and informative assessments for our students
Innovate with new item types made possible by AI technologies
Participate in ideation and review processes for all MS math assessment content
What you bring
Experience in large‑scale, K‑12 assessment development, including blueprint creation and item development
Deep pedagogical expertise and expertise in state and national standards
2+ years classroom experience teaching middle school mathematics
A focus on assessment as a positive experience integrated with learning
Experience with collaborative work on time‑sensitive projectsInterest in using new AI tools as assistants in content creation
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), as well as an eye for detail
A growth mindset that is curious and energized to innovate and create something new for our students
A bias to action
A passion for education and a desire to change the world
Proven cross‑cultural competency skills demonstrating self‑awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
You are motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world‑class education for anyone, anywhere”
Perks & Benefits
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well‑being is a priority
8 pre‑scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3‑day weekend boost
Remote‑first culture – that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents toward a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high‑impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
Salary : The target salary range for this position is $77,600 – $87,300 USD / $104,862 – $117,969 CAD. The pay range 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.
EEO Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact careers@khanacademy.org .
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