Developmental Editor (Contractor)
Company: ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS
Location: Oro Valley
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Developmental Editor (Contractor)Our organization: Illustrative
MathematicsIM seeks to ensure that students, particularly
historically underserved students, and their teachers have access
to aligned, grade-level, mathematics curriculum resources, and that
teachers experience professional learning that leads to enduring
mathematical learning for their students.Position Type: Contracted,
temporaryLocation: Remote - United States onlyHours and
Compensation
This position is approved to be
compensated for a minimum of 40 hours per month, with opportunity
for up to 100 hours per month based on the workflow and
contractor's availability.The compensation is $45 to $50 per hour
commensurate with experience. -Position SummaryThe Developmental
Editor is responsible for the quality, consistency, and integrity
of editorial content, as well as the final determination of
suitability for publication. In collaboration with our curriculum
writers, the Developmental Editor will ensure that our varied
content meets our high standards of editorial excellence for
students and educators. The person contracted for this role will
receive work assignments and guidance from the Curriculum
Development Manager. -
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
Razor-sharp editing of student- and
teacher-facing mathematics curriculum and support materials for
grades 6-12.Editing content for organization, consistency,
accuracy, and flow of the text, helping to improve clarity and
readability.Providing feedback to curriculum writers during the
editing process, suggesting ways to strengthen the content, when
needed.Ensuring that all content meets our high standards of
instructional and editorial excellence, with a focus on quality,
engagement, and classroom sensitivity.Exhibiting exceptional
attention to detail with an ability to troubleshoot and
multitask.Effectively organizing and completing assignments that
meet IM's rigorous production deadlines and align with our
curricular goals.Required Qualifications
BA/MA in Mathematics, English,
journalism, education, or related fieldAvailable to work for a
minimum of 20 hours per weekA minimum of two years as a
developmental editor of grades 6-12 mathematics materials in
educational publishing or educational technologyUnderstanding of
appropriate voice, vocabulary, and compositional structure for
students across grade levelsExceptional ability to identify
inconsistencies -Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or APA
Style, and comfortable using IM's writing style guide to inform
editingSelf-motivated and highly organized, with exceptional
follow-through, initiative, and commitment to excellenceStrong
interpersonal and communication skillsFlexible and able to embrace
shifting prioritiesDemonstrated commitment to seeking and listening
to feedback that encourages - growth, surfaces blindspots, and
recognizes and disrupts patterns of inequityExperience working in a
team-oriented, relationship-building, collaborative
environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust
reside in and be legally authorized to work in the USAPreferred
Qualifications -
Mathematics classroom/education
experienceFamiliarity with IM's mathematics curriculumStrong
computer skills with cloud-based systems, especially Google
Workspace applications, Zoom, and Slack--------Illustrative
Mathematics is a non-profit an independent 501(c)3 non-profit
organization and does not discriminate against any applicant,
candidate or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived
ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more
of these actual or perceived characteristics. - -Powered by
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