Careers at Derivita

In the education world, there is no shortage of problems to be solved, challenges to meet, and jobs to get done.


Our team's mission is to meet those challenges head-on, solve those problems in real time, and ensure those jobs are done well.


Derivita is more than software - our team strives to be true educational partners for our clients.



Math Question Developer (4-month Contract)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT OR REMOTE


Company:

Derivita, n. de-RIH-vih-ta

  • We are an education technology company that is solving real problems for teachers and students. 
  • Our mission is to empower teachers to remove obstacles in math education and increase the number of students receiving degrees by providing them with high-quality math assessments and in-class engagement tools.
  • Derivita is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



Math Question Programmer (4-month Contract):


This position is a contract position and fully remote. We anticipate the project to be completed in 4 months, but may potentially run longer. 


Rate: $20-$28/hour



What you’ll do:


  • Use our in-house programming language to code questions into our online system where they will be seen online by tens of thousands of students and teachers.


  • Be thoughtful about the student experience and proactively alert the project manager about questions that don’t translate well into a digital platform. 


  • Maintain a consistent approach to answer acceptance while being mindful of how the question will be integrated into the instructors’ curricula.


  • Identify potential edge cases in answer acceptance and test for how well the question works.


  • Identify the Common Core State Standards that apply to each question. 



What you'll need:


Successful Question Programmers have a teacher’s mindset and an appreciation for how students learn. Question Programmers are detail-oriented, and care deeply about the student experience and ensuring that content and questions are mathematically accurate. 


We are looking for any combination of the following:


  • Experience with basic computer programming in any language (ideally JavaScript)
  • Familiarity with LaTeX
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
  • Tutoring or teaching experience in mathematics is a plus
  • Experience with online mathematics homework software is a plus
  • Familiarity with Common Core curriculum and standards (preferred)


How to Apply:


Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@derivita.com.

Culture and Values at Derivita

At Derivita, our core values help drive all that we do, the technology and products that we build, and the services we provide.


1. We embrace the power of inclusion and diversity of thought, opinion, belief, education, experience, religion, race, gender, age, and sexual orientation.


2. We condemn racial prejudice in any form.


3. We believe that Mathematics and STEM education is a gateway to college and career success and that we can play a role in providing greater opportunity to students, parents, and teachers.


4. We believe in equality and equity of opportunity and access for all learners.


5. We value every team member’s contributions.


6. We treat others with respect. Everyone is valued as an individual.