United States onlyAt Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!
The Editor will develop and review educational materials for K–6 students and teachers of English Language Arts, including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and language, and speaking and listening. The Editor will edit and revise teacher and student materials to ensure the quality and adherence to all guidelines of the finished product. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of state standards and state assessments, proficiency in analyzing state standards in relation to content, knowledge of ELA pedagogy, and experience in developing and delivering ELA content for print and/or digital products. Expertise across K–6 is ideal; experience and familiarity within K–2, 3–6 would be acceptable.
*This is a full-time, temporary, 1-year assignment. Multiple seats open.
The impact you'll have:
- Contribute to the development of student lessons and teacher guide materials incorporating Common Core or state-specific pedagogy and practices
- Write or revise student and teacher-facing materials according to guidelines and company standards of excellence
- Create and review TOCs, correlations, bookmaps, etc.
- Create art specs and review images
- Proofread and correct manuscript and page proofs
- Write, review, edit, and mark page proofs
- Track and release project materials
- Review and develop project documentation, including guidelines and checklists
The experience we're looking for:
- Proven writing and editing skills; experience in educational publishing required
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- A team player who works productively and cooperatively with a wide range of people
- Ability to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities and to set relevant priorities daily
- Demonstrated ability to consistently complete assigned tasks that meet established criteria on time
- Ability to act on constructive feedback to refine skills
- Proficiency in the use of computers and software programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InCopy
- Bachelor’s degree in language arts, education, or a related field
Not required, although we'd love to see:
- Teaching or other classroom experience
Application deadline: May 31, 2024. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.
Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay – This role’s base pay is $50.00 per hour. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits – Temporary and per-diem employees who average at least 30 hours of work per week within the Company’s look-back period are eligible to enroll in medical coverage after 90 days of employment. Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays. All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.
