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Amplify is seeking a Math Editor on a contract basis to review and edit K-8 mathematics content for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guides while ensuring alignment between student- and teacher-facing materials.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include reviewing and editing math materials, ensuring consistency of voice and style, monitoring editorial progress, and responding to content questions from team members.

Skills: Required skills include experience in mathematics education, familiarity with Desmos Activity Builder, proficiency in Google Docs, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 3+ years of editorial experience with mathematics curriculum and teaching experience in grades K-8.

Location: This is a remote position based in the United States with no travel required.

Compensation: $40 - $40 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Math Editor will work as part of a larger K-8 mathematics team, reviewing and editing content for clarity, conciseness, voice, and mathematical accuracy. The Math Editor will ensure that the content meets the expectations for style, phrasing, and formatting per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring and Style Guides. The Math Editor will report to the Senior Editorial Manager for the Math Suite.

*This is a contract role.

Essential Responsibilities:

Review and edit math materials across a wide range of grade levels. This includes both student- and teacher-facing materials in both print and digital formats.
Ensure consistency of voice and adherence to program style, vision, and philosophy. Make direct edits as well as comments and suggestions for improvement.
Ensure that content adheres to the authoring templates created at the start of the project with regard to the authoring guidelines, formatting, phrasing, and vision per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring and Style Guides.
Review content as a secondary level reviewer for mathematical accuracy and mathematical coherence across lessons.
Ensure alignment between student- and teacher-facing materials.
Respond to questions or clarifications about edits or the Authoring and Style Guides from cross-functional team members.
Monitor editorial progress and ensure that it keeps pace with the production schedule. Identify any schedule concerns or risks and propose possible solutions.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or related field of study.
Comfort using Desmos Activity Builder for reviewing and editing mathematical content
Comfort using Google Docs’ editing and change tracking functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
Experience working effectively on teams with diverse priorities and focus

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of editorial or copyediting experience with mathematics curriculum
Mathematics teaching experience, at any grade level
Grades K-8 mathematical expertise

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this role is $40.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

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