EdTech UX Researcher Job at CodeAlgo Academy in Kansas City

CodeAlgo Academy is a pioneer in early exposure programming through their 3D Computer Science game. The platform aims to make learning fun and tailored for K-12 students, providing an interactive programming gaming experience for parents and teachers. Our mission is to nurture great problem solvers through in-class and online programming opportunities.

Role Description

This is a contract role for an EdTech UX Researcher at CodeAlgo Academy located in Kansas City, KS. The UX Researcher will be responsible for conducting human-computer interaction research, utilizing design thinking principles, and employing analytical skills to improve user experience. The role will involve on-site work to gather insights and enhance the educational gaming platform.

Responsibilities:

1. Research & User Experience Testing
   • Assemble group of K-12 students within the Kansas City Kansas School region.
   • Conduct on-site classroom observations to understand how students and teachers interact with the platform.
   • Design and analyze surveys, focus groups, and user testing sessions to drive continuous improvements.
   • Stay informed about emerging trends in K-12 education, coding instruction, and EdTech adoption to ensure CodeAlgo remains innovative.
2. Bridge Product Development & School Needs
   • Collaborate with designers, developers, and curriculum specialists to ensure CodeAlgo’s platform is aligned with K-12 learning standards.
   • Advocate for user-centered design by translating school feedback into actionable insights for the product team.
   • Identify gaps in product usability, pain points, usability challenges, accessibility, and effectiveness ensuring the platform is engaging and effective in real-world classrooms and after schools.
3. School Engagement & Implementation
   • Work directly with teachers, school administrators, and district leaders to integrate CodeAlgo’s platform into their classrooms and after schools.
   • Conduct training sessions, workshops, and demos to help educators maximize the platform’s impact.
   • Gather ongoing feedback from schools and provide data-driven insights to improve user adoption.
   • Troubleshoot implementation challenges and recommend strategies to increase engagement.
4. Strategy & Reporting
   • Develop reports and presentations for internal team, highlighting key findings from research and school visits.
   • Work closely with product team and developers to prioritize feature updates based on real-world feedback.
   • Define key success metrics for school implementation and work toward optimizing engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Experienced in EdTech, UX Research, or School Implementation (3+ years preferred).
• Passionate about education, instructional technology, and digital learning solutions.
• Strong communicator, able to translate research findings into clear, actionable insights for developers and educators alike.
• Knowledgeable about K-12 curriculum computer science standards, accessibility, and student engagement strategies.
• Comfortable with traveling to schools for research, training, and product testing.
• Ability to work on-site in Kansas City, KS.
• Experience in EdTech or educational platforms is a plus.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

E-Learning Providers