Contract SEO Specialist for Education (Remote)

Stride, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools. This SEO-first role focuses on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages.

You will enhance visibility for families evaluating school options through organic and AI-driven search. The role is remote, open to residents nationwide, and paid as a contractor with typical hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of hands-on SEO experience, in-house or agency, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong keyword research and search intent mapping skills.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush or Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.
• Proven ranking and traffic improvements supported by specific examples.
• Working knowledge of on-page technical elements including indexation, canonicals, internal linking, and structured data.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create SEO-optimized content.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• High level of quality and accountability for work products.
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust.
• Ability to clear a required background check.

Responsibilities

• Standards: conducts keyword research and search intent analysis for assigned pages and topics.
• Performs on-page optimization including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, body content, and internal linking.
• Executes content refreshes on priority pages based on ranking and traffic data.
• Applies local SEO best practices to school location pages and geographic targeting.
• Flags technical issues such as indexation, canonicals, and crawl errors for the internal team to resolve.
• Builds data-backed content briefs with target keywords, intent, and structure.
• Reviews and optimizes content from writers before publication.
• Follows established SEO guidelines and templates across the subdomain network.
• Provides monthly performance updates on optimized and refreshed pages including rankings, traffic, and engagement.

Skills

Keyword research

SEO analysis

On-page optimization

Content optimization

Analytics

Team communication

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools. This SEO-first role focuses on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages.

You will enhance visibility for families evaluating school options through organic and AI-driven search. The role is remote, open to residents nationwide, and paid as a contractor with typical hourly rates.