Science Education Intern

Savvas Learning Company • Contract • Hybrid in Northbrook, Illinois, United States • 3w ago

Fast Facts

This internship offers hands-on experience in developing instructional materials for K-12 science education, aimed at undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Education or related fields.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include reviewing content for accuracy, correlating materials to state standards, and participating in meetings related to educational publishing.

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications: Candidates should be current undergraduate students graduating after August 2026 with a focus on Education, Science, or Publishing, and must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Location: The position is based in Northbrook, IL, with a hybrid work environment requiring in-office participation at least two days a week.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25.

As an Editorial Intern for our Science content development team, you will use your educational background, in combination with on-the-job training, in the development process for innovative instructional materials for use in K-12 schools. The Intern will have manageable assignments on various Science programs to experience a variety of editorial tasks and contribute meaningfully to the development of K-12 educational materials.

Responsibilities:

Correlate instructional content to state standards
Review digital reading texts and develop metadata
Review manuscript from a vendor for quality, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines
Participate in the development of content and assemble documents for digital shared content objects (SCOs)
Review SCOs for quality and accuracy; follow Savvas Learning process for documenting defects
Participate in the development of pagination logs
Actively participate in meetings and informational presentations about the educational publishing process

What We Are Looking For:

You are a current student enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university, graduating after August 2026, studying Education, a Science discipline, or Publishing
You can commit to a full-time role (40 hours per week) for eight weeks out of the summer
You’re enthusiastic about working in a hybrid environment, onsite a minimum of two days per week in our Northbrook, IL office
You’re proficient in software used during the product development process, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
You’re organized and manage time well
You have an aptitude and desire to learn new software applications
You’re a great communicator, verbally and in writing
You can multitask and set priorities, and you complete assigned tasks on schedule with the required level of quality
You’re open to using constructive feedback to refine your skills, and you’re open to working collaboratively on a team
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; our internship opportunities are not eligible for sponsorship