Editor (Humanities)

We are seeking an editorial team member who is committed to creating new, culturally informed curriculum materials that engage today’s students who are studying the range of content in the humanities. The Editor will use their educational background and curriculum knowledge in combination with on-the-job training in editorial processes and project management to the development of new and innovative instructional materials for grades K-12. The Editor executes assignments to meet the quality standards for the project. The Editor position requires strong organization, time-management, and communication skills.
Please include a cover letter with your submission.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contributes ideas during project planning.
Research and write content for students as well as teacher support materials.
Works with managers to learn parameters of the job.
Is able to match state objectives to relevant content in the core program.
Can apply knowledge of state objectives and testing blueprints to content and to the evaluation of a vendor’s work.
Learns and follows established procedures and company policies.
Seeks guidance or clarification from supervisor when objectives or directions are not clear.
Ensures that completed assignments match project specifications.
Shows growth over time in response to supervisor’s direction and coaching.
Meets deadlines for all assignments.
Maintains positive communication with immediate supervisor regarding feedback on assignments and job performance.
Refers all decisions with budget or schedule implications to immediate supervisor for advice and action.
Provides accurate status on all assignments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Work experience or internships in the fields of education, publishing, or journalism are desired.
K-5 experience in publishing or education preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Formal education or equivalent

Graduate or undergraduate degree with majors or minors in any of the following: history, economics, English, education, anthropology, Ethnic studies, geography, second language acquisition, Spanish, translation, world language instruction, or related fields.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Familiarity with today’s youth, popular culture, and what motivates youth to learn, especially at the K-5 level but 6-12 is also desired.
Proficient user of software programs including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point and Google equivalents.
Knowledge of differentiation strategies, scaffolding for MLL students, and UDL (content accessibility).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think creatively to contribute to new product innovations.
General familiarity with editing, grammar, and following a style guide, such as Chicago Manual of Style, is preferred.
Ability to set relevant priorities on a daily basis as the job requires multi-tasking.
Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with the required level of quality.
Ability to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.
Ability to work effectively with ambiguity.
Ability to work with both an eye for detail and a larger understanding of project objectives and goals.
Self-confidence to actively participate in meetings and open forums.