K-8 Math Writers and Editors Needed

Element is looking for K-8 Math writers and editors. We have an immediate need for four middle school writers and seven elementary school writers. They must have experience writing for the education market in mathematics. We also need K-8 math content editors. Candidates must be comfortable working with writing templates. Send a resume and cover letter highlighting your K-8 math experience to lpanka@elementllc.com if interested. Only those who fit our project needs will receive a response at this time.

Grades 7-12 ELA writers

Work Type: Freelance Author
Description:
We are seeking qualified educators for freelance/independent contractor opportunities in the ongoing development of our electronically delivered materials.

We currently have opportunities for content authors in English Language Arts (7-12), however we are always seeking candidates for future opportunities in Mathematics, History, and Science.

The opportunities available for immediate contract vary in length and scope - however, the over all project will run for 6-7 months.

Please contact for additional details!

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 250 per to $350 per Module (some negotiable)

Contact Name: Kira Krieger
Contact Company: Glynlyon, Inc.
Contact Website: www.odysseyware.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: kkrieger@glynlyon.com

Math assessment consultants

For you number-savvy educators. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/8Hn935fPmtBD/

Science assessment editors

 Science Developmental Editor Educational Assessments

Description:
A Pass Educational Group, LLC, is looking for developmental editors who can editor science assessment questions. Selected individuals will have superior editorial skills, science expertise, understanding of Bloom's Taxonomy, and ability to meet tight schedules.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 25.00 per hour (approximately)

Contact Name: Andrew Pass
Contact Company: A Pass Educational Group, LLC
Contact Website: www.apasseducation.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: sourcing@apasseducation.com

Brief to Write Numeracy Resources for Parents of Deaf Children

Background
The existing NDCS publication ‘Helping your deaf child to learn’ is a popular resource for parents of pre-school and primary aged children, covering literacy and maths at a general level.   Based on feedback NDCS is planning to create new resources for parents of deaf children, to provide them with specific information and support around helping their deaf children to develop numeracy skills. The booklets will build on the general information available in Helping your deaf child to learn.  The booklets will cover information for different age ranges:

·         Early years, age 3-4
·         Key stage 1, age 5-7
·         Key stage 2, age 8-11

Aim

To provide age appropriate information and practical advice to parents on how to help their deaf child develop numeracy skills

This sits within NDCS’ wider strategic objectives of empowering parents and closing the attainment gap between deaf children and other children.

Audience
Primarily parents/carers of deaf children, and the extended family.
Secondary audience is professionals such as Teaching Assistants.

Key topics

We think the resources will need to include:
·         Practical information (for example games and activities parents can do with their deaf child to help with their learning)
·         Information on the challenges their deaf child might be facing in their learning and why
·         Information on how and what deaf children are being taught at school
·         Advice from other parents
 
We think the following messages should be incorporated into the booklet:
·         Parents play a key role in their child’s education
·         Parents need to be aware of the difficulties their deaf children may experience in developing language and literacy and numeracy skills
·         There are very practical things parents can do to help their child develop these skills

Next steps

Please contact Sarah Handley, sarah.handley@ndcs.org.uk, 020 7549 0463, for more information and how to apply.

Children's Newspaper Opportunity

Work Type: Seeking Freelance Authors with Experience in Children’s Nonfiction

Description: Press4Kids is a producer of children’s news publications, and our initial product will deliver daily news articles to children at the elementary level (grades 2-5). We are looking for freelance writers to join our team of reporters, and we need enthusiastic authors who can engage reluctant readers and help teach them about the world. It’s our mission to inspire children to read while empowering them with the knowledge that they themselves have the ability to change their world.

Because this digital newspaper will be delivering content for very young readers (whereas “news” is often considered an adult concept), we are trying to revolutionize the news experience. We will cover important national and international news, but always with a positive approach. Our on-staff child psychologist vets every story for age-appropriateness, and we need to ensure the safety and security of our readers. We will also, of course, report on whimsical, silly, and kid-friendly current events as well. But every story is based on the latest news – events that occurred within the previous 24 hours.

Job requirements:

We are looking for experienced authors of children’s nonfiction and/or writers who may have been educators at the elementary school level. We need writers who understand how to explain potentially complicated concepts – hurricanes, al Qaeda, the New Hampshire primaries, etc. – with simple and straightforward terms. Our articles are relatively short, but the text must be gripping and clearly organized. It will be the quality of our content that will make us a success, and we will not have time during a day to make substantial edits on a story.

We need writers who understand what level of text is appropriate for our readership. The vocabulary and the complexity of the sentences cannot be too advanced, but we can’t talk down to our readers either. We will not infantilize the world news -- we will expect some level of sophistication – but of course readers at this age may not have much prior knowledge.

While the articles will be assigned by the Editor-in-Chief each morning, Press4Kids also looks to its team of writers to help discover the news each day that will inspire our readers: stories of courage and triumph, human and scientific achievement, kids in the news, even sports stories. The more proactive writers are more likely to get more frequent assignments.

Because we are delivering the news on a daily basis, we need writers who can work in the morning on a very quick deadline. However, we require no long-term commitment for any of our freelancers; because each day brings new assignments, authors can opt out of assignments for days or weeks at a time and then pick up assignments again when available. The project has no end date.

To apply: Please email a resume to info@press4kids.com with a description of why you are qualified to write nonfiction for students. Title your email, “Press4Kids Writer”

Location: Remote
Rate: $75 per short (150-word) article; $100 for the main story of the day; $20/hour copyediting
Contact name: Russell Kahn, Editor-in-Chief
Email: info@press4kids.com

Another opportunity

Sorry...meant to include. Michele

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Work Type: Freelance Higher Education Writers and Editors Description:
- Freelance Higher Education Writers and Editors

Quarasan is currently in need of writers to create Lesson overviews, Lesson summaries, topic introductions, and topic reviews of college level courses.

Applicants must have experience in writing and/or editing college level material. Applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of current educational pedagogy and professional experience in the following fields of study.

- Criminal Justice
- Medical Terminology/Infectious Diseases
- Nursing
- Medical Insurance
- LEED
- Six Sigma
- HVAC
- Project Management

Applicants must be skilled in use of technology, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Web-based document repositories/servers. Experience with InCopy is desirable.

Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Previous experience with educational writing
- Skilled in use of technology, including Microsoft Word,Adobe Acrobat,and Web-based document repositories/servers. Experience with InCopy is desirable
- Demonstrates superior writing and grammar skills, thinks creatively, and adheres to guidelines, specs, and deadlines

TO Apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=985EC284604D44D50C35DFDA57B7C4DA.NA10_primary_jvm?org=QUARASAN&cws=1&rid=117 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001c_LizkyJNPABMFGNR-O50RxuII_kX953fH0YGhE3QftqY5LuquWdyJKOoqV_0zTfiEZfIp_pD2QAZJ2o0z1GyKrsNw3h3KaGTNO9AGD4Tal6wqotaKZAxpsj7GzQZeEcjrys3km6c7tFLJGRS_ZoiqkEOucDeCY3Ykp5_KCVsApr50rZvYk2YUtNZAezS0c3okh43kTNRRsKIX6GIoE-2wy6ch6kBQxrVvCl3YsOY6lKoOFIRUBuxDK35kO9hF-3sJkpR4lw57ugd39m6U92qykLlhJHNZaPgvF8IaSB5ps=> Location: Remote Rate: $ 78.00 per Lesson Summary  Contact Name: Dennis Light Contact Company: Quarasan Contact Website: www.quarasan.com Contact Method: -by email Email: dennis_light@quarasan.com
 

Several writing opportunities

Work Type: Currently seeking Assessment Writers in Higher Ed.

Description:
Currently seeking to hire Assessment Writers who can write multiple-choice questions and review Learning Objectives in various subject matter areas (STM, STEM, Humanities, Business, Law) for higher education projects at LearningMate.

If you have experience in the higher education publishing arena and are looking for freelance work, please email your resume (as an attachment in either Word or in PDF) to karen.livecchia@learningmate.com. Please note that higher education experience is required.

Additionally, only U.S.-based candidate can be considered for freelance work at LearningMate.

Location: Remote

Rate: $ 35 per hour

Contact Name: Karen A. Livecchia, Talent Sourcing Manager
Contact Company: LearningMate, Inc.
Contact Website: http://www.learningmate.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: karen.livecchia@learningmate.com


Work Type: Mathematics G7-G8 Writers

Description:
TSI Graphics has opportunities for highly-qualified, integrous writers who have a high level of expectation for their own work. All applicants must have demonstrable experience writing instructional mathematics materials for Grades 7 and 8. There is a need for both SE and TE expertise. Please only respond to this posting if you are comfortable producing quality instructional materials that follow prescribed guidelines and meet client style requirements.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 750 per lesson

Contact Name: Vicki Mac Keown
Contact Company: TSI Graphics
Contact Website: www.tsigraphics.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: math@tsigraphics.com

Work Type: Business Assessment Writers

Description:
A Pass Educational Group, LLC, works with educational publishers and other organizations to develop content. We are currently working on a project developing assessment questions to enhance business textbooks. We are looking for a number of writers to work on these questions. Selected individuals will have experience developing assessment questions, understanding of Bloom's Taxonomy (no pun intended) and high quality writing skills. All work is contractual and virtual.

Please submit a copy of your resume and writing sample.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 25.00 per hour (approximately)

Contact Name: Andrew Pass
Contact Company: A Pass Educational Group, LLC
Contact Website: www.apasseducation.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: andrew.pass@apasseducation.com


Work Type: Development of assessment items for IT courses

Description:
Seeking writers and SMEs in Instructional Technology for assessment development and editing for IT courses. Subject areas include introductory courses in IT, programming, and network administration and courses in application and software development, digital media, IT service and support, and network design.

All work is completed virtually and candidates should be comfortable working with online document repositories.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 25 per hour

Contact Name: Betsy Jagosz
Contact Company: A Pass Educational Group
Contact Website: apasseducation.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: sourcing@apasseducation.com

Editing opportuntiy

Work Type: Copyediting and Substantive editing
Description:
We are looking for experienced copy and substantive editors in science and non-science disciplines with a core academic background.

We prefer editor profiles that reflect:

Master's/PhD/postdoctoral research experience (studies conducted, papers written/published, papers reviewed, etc.)
Certificate/experience in academic editing, publishing, scientific communication, journal article writing, etc.
Extensive experience in editing ESL (English as a second language) manuscripts
Knowledge of the style (such as APA, CMS, AMA, CSE, IEEE, etc.) and conventions followed in academic writing
Member of acclaimed editing and publishing associations like EFA, EASE, BELS, etc.

A glimpse at what you would edit:
You will be assigned papers of varying difficulty levels (in terms of English, subject matter expertise, and the extent of revision needed) written by non-native speakers in either English or their native language (translated papers). These papers are written by what we believe constitute an eclectic group of authors and writers, i.e., we receive work from not only scientists, researchers, and students but also corporates, linguists, and the common man trying to communicate in English--from the latest in cutting-edge technology to the timeless fascination with history and arts!

Our freelance editors should ensure:
immaculate grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice
flow, transition, correct terminology, correctness of content, and coherence
appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style, layout, section headings, and tense usage
preservation of the author's intended meaning even in papers where the content requires extensive revision
*Freelance editors also thoroughly format the manuscript as per mentioned journal guidelines when clients opt for our journal formatting service.

We ensure a smooth performance-driven progression curve for our freelance editors with an effective feedback mechanism, which ensures that the expectation mismatch is nearly zero. In the past, the strong professional bonding with our freelance editors has also lead to mutual recommendations--a definite plus factor!

Do drop me a note if you are interested. At the same time, to facilitate the next step of the application, please upload your resume and cover letter at (https://www.enago.com/ssl/editing/recruitment/recruitmentform.htm).

Best Regards,
Amruta
Location: Remote
Rate: $ 18 and above per 1000 words edited
Contact Name: Amruta Kadam
Contact Company: Crimson Interactive Pvt Ltd
Contact Website: www.enago.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: freelance@enago.com

Education-Related Opportunities

Here are some leads for today:

•  Write/edit for Middle and High School Literature Textbooks (in-house NYC or out-of-house contract work possible)  

• Freelance Science Editors  PhD biologists for Nature Education

• Learning in Motion seeks freelance Math and ELA editors to edit curriculum in a digital format that aligns with CCSS for grades K-12. Flexible hours, work from home. Project duration is 6 months.
  Previous experience editing educational materials in either discipline (Math, ELA); for Math, must have in-depth knowledge of mathematics. If interested, submit resume and desired pay rate to jobs@learn.motion.com.
  
  Good luck!
  
  -Beth
  
  
  
  

Assessment Writer/Electrical Engineering

Work Type: Seeking Assessment Writer - Electrical Engineering

Description:
Currently seeking a talented assessment writer with a strong technical background in electrical engineering and previous experience writing/revising multiple choice questions (MCQs).

This freelancer is needed (n a 1099/Contractor basis) for a pilot project for a large, prestigious client of Learning Mate.

If you are experienced in this particular subject area and have higher ed experience, please email your resume to karen.livecchia@learningmate.com.

Please note that only U.S.-based applicants will be considered for work at LearningMate.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE...

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 40 per hour

Contact Name: Karen A. Livecchia, Talent Sourcing Manager
Contact Company: LearningMate, Inc.
Contact Website: www.learningmate.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: karen.livecchia@learningmate.com

Magazine asks for submissions

I am not sure it's paid work, but, even if not, great exposure...and great for the portfolio. Michele

We are seeking narratives for a new book by Rethinking Schools. The working title is Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality.

We invite you to submit a story that relates to teaching and learning about sexism, gender, and sexuality in K-12 schools. We are particularly interested in articles about classroom teaching, curriculum, and youth activism-in and out of school. Students' voices are important; make sure we can hear them!

In order to include diverse voices, we particularly encourage students and educators of color and folks who work in places that are not often associated with LGBTQ activism such as rural schools and schools in the "heartland," although other submissions will be cheerfully considered.

We hope to address gender and sexuality across the curriculum so teachers and students of all disciplines are encouraged to contribute. Other topics may include education organizing/activism, policy matters, and stories that offer historical perspectives with a connection to the present.

Please remember that Rethinking Schools is not an academic journal. We want the writing to be lively, conversational, and to avoid the kind of needless jargon that infects so much education writing. Please approach it as a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end, filled with anecdotes and the voices of teachers, parents, and/or students. Traditional academic/scholarly articles will not be considered for this book.

The best way to understand what works for Rethinking Schools is to read through several issues of the magazine with an eye to how the authors show specifically what they do in the classroom and how they integrate information about the topic into the article. Specific examples you might want to look at include "It's OK to Be Neither" by Melissa Bollow Tempel and "When the Gender Boxes Don't Fit," by Ericka Sokolower-Shain. As a model of writing for the magazine, see anything by Linda Christensen.

Before you begin writing, check out the writers guidelines.

Please send submissions electronically (Word.doc) to jody@rethinkingschools.org. We are unable to read submissions of more than 4,000 words, and are generally interested in articles that are substantially shorter.

Many of the articles in the book will also appear in Rethinking Schools magazine. The initial submission deadline is January 31, 2013.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact Jody Sokolower, managing editor of Rethinking Schools.

Higher ed gig

Work Type: Seeking Freelancers with Experience in Higher Ed.

Description:
As the Talent Sourcing Manager for LearningMate, I'm currently seeking U.S.-based freelance professionals to staff textbook/e-learning projects.

I work within the Editorial Services division of LearningMate, a company that prepares ancillary support materials for university textbooks on behalf of every Higher Ed publisher in the U.S.

I source and hire for a number of roles with higher education: subject matter experts, assessment writers (who can write multiple choice questions), curriculum writers, course writers, instructional designers, copyeditors/proofreaders, developmental editors, project managers, and more.

If you are interested and experienced with freelance work for projects within the higher education sector, please email your resume as an attachment in either Word or as a PDF to karen.livecchia@learningmate.com.

Please note that only U.S.-based candidates can be considered for freelance work through LearningMate.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 50 per hour

Contact Name: Karen A. Livecchia, Talent Sourcing Manager
Contact Company: LearningMate, Inc.
Contact Website: http://www.learningmate.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: karen.livecchia@learningmate.com

Teaching Tolerance gig

I love this organization (and am actually writing an article for them as we speak)
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/5x6BShcnt3cp/

Michele

Various gigs

Science Curriculum Developer
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/sHj5pn9TGFsP/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed


Work Type: Onsite Editor

Description:
Term of project editor needed for various writing/editing projects of educational materials. Must have background in educational publishing and related materials. Experience in reading, language arts, or social studies preferred. Assignment to start immediately and run through January 2013. Should be familiar with InCopy. Onsite position at: Symmetry Creative Production, 1300 S. Grove Ave., Barrington, IL.

Location: Barrington, IL
Rate: $ 25.00 per hour

Contact Name: Mary Beth Gasiorowski
Contact Company: Symmetry Creative Production
Contact Website: www.symmetrycp.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: marybethg@symmetrycp.com

Work Type: Writer for a teen audience

Description:
I am looking for a writer (or writers) with research skills who can produce an article or articles (1800 to 3500 words) to be included in a non-fiction book for middle and high school students. The articles will not be technical or clinical, but medical writing experience is a plus. This is a freelance, work-for-hire situation, and the publisher will hold the copyright. The pay rate is based on the assignment length and is not negotiable. Expected turn-around time is four weeks.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 0.20 per word

Contact Name: Karen Bellenir
Contact Company: Wordwright, LLC
Contact Website: wordwrightllc.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: kbellenir@wordwrightllc.com

Work Type: Physics Lab Writer

Description:
Urgent need for experienced science writers with expertise in high school level Physics, including laboratory activities. Teaching experience a plus. Candidate should have experience writing for an educational publisher and working with standards (TEKS).

Assignment: 9 new labs, 5 major revised labs, 17 minor revised labs
Writers will be responsible for writing any brand new labs and revising any labs that need major or minor revisions. New labs will be written with Word templates. Revisions will be done with PDF mark-up in Adobe Acrobat Standard or Pro (required). Writers will be responsible for supplying all necessary metadata.

New Writing: $65 per page, Major Revised: $30 per page, Minor Revised: $15 per page

Turnaround will be extremely quick. Must be willing to start immediately.

Serious inquiries pertaining to this ad only please. Send a representative listing of past writing projects and resume to: jennette_mcclain@tighepub.com

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 15 to $ 65

Contact Name: Jennette McClain
Contact Company: Tighe Publishing Services
Contact Website: none
Contact Method: -by email
Email: jennette_mcclain@tighepub.com

Curriculum and Assessment Developers Wanted - Algebra, English/Language Arts, Social Studies

A Pass Educational Group, LLC is currently looking for people to develop curriculum and assessment questions in the following subject areas: Algebra I, English/Language Arts, and Social Studies. If you are interested in learning more about this work please send your resume and cover letter to sourcing@apasseducation.com

Note: updated email address 10/15/12.

Education Related Leads

Here are some new job leads:
(Note on Oct. 11th, I fixed the link for the last item below, hope it works now!  -Beth)

• Math Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Boston area
• Curriculum Writers, Freelance or at Dallas, TX office for Imagination Station, Inc.
• Computers for Youth (Digital Learning Program) hiring in NYC, Los Angeles, and some other cities
• Freelance Instructional Designers

Freelance Education Copywriters Wanted

Corwin, the premier publisher of professional books for K-12 educators, is looking for freelance copywriters who specialize in active sell copy, marketing copy, catalog copy, and back cover copy. Our books are written for busy K-12 teachers, principals, and district administrators who are looking for solutions to their long-term and everyday challenges. We’re looking for concise, engaging copy that sells books.

Experience in K-12 education, marketing, and/or sales strongly preferred. Knowledge of literacy, math, or science content a plus.

Projects assigned on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Please send resume and relevant writing samples to promotions@corwin.com.

Training job

It's full time but involves writing materials...sounds neat...NYC based.
http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ccff0fde58eaf597&q=instructional+designer&l=New+York&tk=178b70jum06ag5rf&from=ja&alid=55d2417424164d23&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts

Freelance K-8 Math Writers and Editors Needed

Element is looking for K-8 Math writers and editors. We prefer candidates with both middle school and elementary experience. They must have experience writing and editing for the education market. Candidates must be comfortable working in a publisher's content management system. Send a resume and cover letter to lpanka@elementllc.com if interested. Only those who fit our project needs will receive a response at this time.

Opportunity for Social Studies Content Specialists

The GED® Testing Service is seeking content experts in the academic area of Social Studies to participate in extended response rangefinding.

We are inviting experts in Social Studies Education to participate in the second of four rangefinding meetings. Reviewers may participate in up to four rangefinding meetings per year, and most meetings will last 3-5 days.
Rangefinding is a process through which content-area experts examine test-takers’ work to determine how well the responses fulfill the criteria of the scoring rubric. In this way, we are able to establish a range of responses that can be used to train the scorers of our extended response (essay-type) items.
Qualifications
• Content experts will be secondary-level teachers of Science or Social Studies, and/or graduate students in Secondary Education programs with a focus on one of these two content areas
• Qualified reviewers will have a bachelor’s degree or higher in their content area or related educational field.
• Recent classroom teaching experience and familiarity with Common Core State Standards or other career- and college-readiness content standards is strongly preferred.

Qualified individuals may apply to participate by submitting a resume and letter of interest to Bridget Olson, Social Studies Content Specialist. Email address: bridget.olson@GEDtestingservice.com
Second GED Rangefinding Dates: Monday, November 12 – Friday, November 16, 2012
Travel Day: Sunday, November 11
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Reviewers will be paid at a rate of $400 per day. In addition, airfare, lodging, meals, and travel expenses will be covered. Upon confirmation of participation, we will provide meeting logistics and instructions for booking travel.
Important Background Information:
The movement toward more rigorous national standards for high school education and the changing national conversation on what is needed to be career-and college-ready has a direct impact on the GED® test. The GED® testing program is being reinvented in order to align with this new direction.
While national career- and college-readiness standards serve as the benchmarks for the GED® content frameworks, we have specifically identified assessment targets that are most relevant to and predictive of success in a variety of career and post-secondary pathways, especially considering the wide range of adult learners who comprise the GED® test-taking population. The Social Studies assessment must focus on core competencies that strongly predict career- and college- readiness. Additionally, the items aligned with the new GED® assessment targets must represent a full breadth of social studies content. They will be designed to measure a continuum of ability levels commensurate with those demonstrated by students exiting a traditional high school course of study as well as those entering post-secondary coursework or job training programs.

GED® Testing Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

Tech educational gig

Hi all..this looked interesting, too. Michele

Looking for writers and/or copyeditors with technical/information technology experience.
Writer: Development of curriculum based on SME outline/references. Approximately 100-125,000 words per course.
Copy editor: Based on CMS style guide and internal guidelines for consistency in format.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 1,500 per course for copyediting to $12,000 per course for writing

Contact Name: Dr. Marcy Ullom
Contact Company: FYI Online Learning
Contact Website: fyionlinelearning.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: MarcyU@fyionlinelearning.com

Organic chemistry writing gig

 Hi all...this is from a colleague...have forwarded a portion of what she sent to me...please contact her directly (contact info follows the announcement). Thx. Michele

One of the major educational publishers has just come to me and requested that we bid on a small Org Chem project. They are authoring 30 new online questions for a chapter on Pericyclic Reactions.
The questions are either algorithmically-generated or interactive versions of the ones that appear in the textbook. The client would provide us with the textbook and the solutions manual; we need to do a content QA of the questions. That involves both verifying that all buttons work and links are correct within the question, and that the content is accurate (correct answers are accepted; incorrect answers are rejected).

Given the content, I need the person who reviews the online questions to be 100% comfortable with the material because we need to be looking for common errors and places where students can enter equivalent values but get marked wrong, and that can’t be done effectively by someone who is teaching or re-teaching him or herself the material.

The questions will be batched to us from late November through December. The work will likely pay between $7 and 10 per question, including checking 5 iterations of the algorithmic items. I will provide a brief training session with the reviewer so s/he is comfortable with the process and what to do/look for.


_____________________________________
Jennifer Strazdins Executive Editor

diacriTech 250 Commercial Street, Suite 2002 Manchester, NH 03101

Main: 603.606.5800
Direct: 603.606.5805
Fax: 603.606.5838
NEW email: j.strazdins@diacriTech.com
Web:   www.diacriTech.com

A new lead for freelance education writing

Freelance Work- Math K-12

Words & Numbers, a leading developer of educational content, is seeking freelance and part-time writers to help develop on-line lessons for a K-6 math program. The majority of assignments fall in grades K-12. Work is beginning now and will continue through May.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Content expertise in Mathematics K-12

The following qualifications are required:
--a degree in Mathematics, or a related field, or demonstrated ability to produce accurate content in one or more of these areas
--experience writing and/or editing content for high school, middle/elementary school, or college students and/or teachers
--knowledge of and/or experience with the use of interactive and multimedia content in education
--proficiency with and access to Microsoft Word and/or PowerPoint 2003/2004 or later


Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume highlighting relevant experience to Brian Huerta (bhuerta@wordsandnumbers.com). Writing samples for the target audience would also be welcomed, but are not required.

 

FT Educational Writer Position - Ohio

For job seekers in the Columbus, Ohio area:

Educational Writing Position Available

Full-time position. Develop business-focused instructional materials for high schools and community/technical colleges. Includes writing magazine-style student text and supplementary materials for student/teacher use. Successful candidate will have professional writing experience. Knowledge of rubrics and assessment beneficial. See http://www.mbaresearch.org/ for more details.

Thanks!

Assessment Writers, Copy Editors, Developmental Editors, and Subject Matter Experts Needed

A Pass Educational Group, LLC is looking to hire writers, copy editors, developmental editors and subject matter experts in math, English, social studies and science. Selected individuals will have experience writing high quality assessment questions. They will have experience working with Bloom's Taxonomy and/or DOK. If you are interested in these positions please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to sourcing@apasseducation.com.

Math content writers

For those math folks out there...Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/HstW8s7MWjjd/

Nutrition education position

A bit different but interesting. When you log onto the link, it downloads a PDF description of the gig, which involved developing a training. Interesting...Michele

 Maryland has a Contractual position available to support nutrition education in the classroom in coordination with the school nutrition programs. Click or paste the link below for more information
http://www.msde.maryland.gov/NR/rdonlyres/939CA9AC-E45E-45A1-9560-CEA7A63D8343/32075/PAStaffSpecIINutrEdProgramSpecCTR1.pdf

High School Health Science Curriculum Writer

This one came in by email.

-Laura

Hi, Beth

Would you also put this one out there?

It's to write new high school health sciences curriculum for the National Academy Foundation. Here's the link on Craigslist:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/wri/3207942945.html

Thank you!

Online facilitators

For the teachers out there..Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/68Xz6bXDCJ74/

Education Related Leads

Hi,
Here are a few opportunities:

Instructional Designer, telecommute possible  http://www.cinecraft.com/careers.php

Editor, Overlook Press, NYC  http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=8879

Science Content Specialist, Pearson Education, various office locations (Iowa City, Austin or San Antonio, TX)  http://jobs.pearson.com/job/Content-Specialist-Science-%28Term-of-Project-position%29-Job/2043153/

Freelance Copy Editors and Proofreaders  http://www.bbboston.org/pageJobs_view.cfm?jobid=8682

Good luck!
-Beth

Curriculum consultant in South Bronx

Looks interesting. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/HknGmpdpHxNp/

AP Essay writers

Work Type: Education writing for AP English Language prep


StudioGraphia Seeks Education Writers

StudioGraphia is seeking education writers with experience in English Language, Literature and Composition to join our team.

We are writing Advanced Placement English Language practice questions for a prominent education publisher.

Monthly deadlines September 16, 2012 through February 14, 2013
222 essays, 8-12 multiple-choice questions each

Compensation: $175 per essay (Approx. $30/hour; your pace may vary.)

Qualifications

-Experience teaching Advanced Placement English Language and Composition and/or Literature preparation courses OR college-level English composition, rhetoric, and related courses
-Experience writing for educational publishers
-Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team
-Familiarity with DropBox, or willingness to learn about it

Interested?

Contact Heather at StudioGraphia to introduce yourself. Include your resume/cv and a summary of your experience teaching and writing Advanced Placement test preparation.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 175 per set of exam questions

Contact Name: Heather Severson
Contact Company: StudioGraphia, LLC
Contact Website: http://studiographia.net/projects.html
Contact Method: -by email
Email: info@projectmanagers.net

Health gig

Work Type: Writer allied health

Description:
Looking for excellent writers to write test questions and feedback for an allied health program. The work starts immediately, with an initial deadline of Wednesday evening. From then on work will be due at certain intervals from now through October. If you are a good writer, can catch on quickly and don't mind a little hard work with good pay please contact us right away!

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 24 per item

Contact Name: Amy Bethea
Contact Company: The Research Masters
Contact Website: www.theresearchmasters.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: amy@theresearchmasters.com

Chief of Education, Museum of Mathematics

I know this is not quite writing, but does encompass curriculum design and other amazing tasks.  If I were a math wiz, this would be the job for me...amazing. Michele

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/X658Fg8g44FP/

Instructional designer?

HI all...I want to submit a proposal to an organization -- one element of it is the development of an online, interactive course...while there is a template (and I might be able to do the work), I want to partner with someone who has done this in the past. Again, it's just a proposal. Am happy to share more details...proposal is due Aug. 17th so we need to discuss soon. Thx. Michele

FT Remote - Early Childhood Curriculum Writer

Develop and write monthly curriculum for children ages 3-5 to meet specific theoretical/business goals. Work with graphic artists to design accompanying artwork. Develop concepts for supplementary material such as math games, word cards, topic cards, and learning center materials. Develop a schedule of tasks and deadlines for projects that meet both internal and external customer needs. Meet those deadlines. Evaluate the curriculum on a regular basis and provide input/suggestions for changes – month to month as well as longer term. This is especially critical to make sure that program content is aligned with the requirements of each state. Assist with new product development and evaluation of competitor product lines. Function effectively as a member of the Curriculum team. Provide critical input and expertise to other team members. Be willing to take input constructively. Develop yearly activity plans, select accompanying books, develop concepts for yearly displays, and plan art projects that provide variety and change for our customers. Coordinate with and use outside professionals to bring additional expertise into the company. Continue your education as appropriate by actively participating in conferences, classes, and observing pre-school children in classroom/child care settings. 

Requirements include a minimum of a four year degree in Early Childhood, along with classroom teaching experience. MS Degree in Early Childhood is a plus. Professional writing or editing experience is preferred. Demonstrated strong organizational and writing skills, project management, communication, and attention to detail are necessary. Computer skills must include proficiency in Adobe CS (InDesign), Word and Outlook. FT position with good benefits, remote worksite is acceptable.

Please submit a resume, referencesand several writing samples to:

FunShine Express, attn. Beth Ehlis

926E East industrial Drive,

Dickinson, ND 58601.

No phone calls please. Applications must be submitted in writing rather than email. 

To read the entire job description and requirements, go to the following location:

1. https://www.ndworkforceconnection.com/

2. Click on “Job Seekers”

3. Click on “Job Number Search”

4. Enter job number “279663”

Gig in Boulder

This looks amazing. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/JmXGnjmZGbfP/

Reading Assessment Passage and Item Writers Wanted

Wanted: 2-12 Reading Assessment Passage and Item Writers. EXPERIENCED ASSESSMENT WRITERS ONLY. Must show proven assessment writing experience and familiarity with writing for the CCSS. 

Rates: $175-$300 for passages; $25 per MC item with rationales

All work is done remotely. Comfort with web-based applications is a must.

If interested, please send resume to: info@sikana.com

Education-Related Leads for Sunday July 1, 2012

Hi,
Here are some leads, first ones that are not for telecommuting:

• Science Writer, Boston area  
• Curriculum Manager, NYC 
• Instructional/Curriculum Designer, Prospect Education, Reno, NV
• Editor, Secondary Math, Boston area

Here are some leads that should be fine for freelance/telecommuters:

• Copy Editors, Mercury Learning
•  Children's Picture Book Writers
• Write about Artists/Art History
• Health Education Writers

Good luck!
-Beth

Interesting gigs:

Instructional consultant -- Los Angeles

Instructional designer

Education Related Leads for Monday 6/18/12

None of these are for telecommuters/freelance, but maybe people in the noted cities will be interested in these leads:

• Project Coordinator, K-16 publisher, Worcester, MA
• Health Writer/Editor, Atlanta area  
• Curriculum Developer for Amazon.com, Seattle
•  Digital Content Manager, Rowland Reading Foundation, Madison, WI area
• Director of Content and Development, Elementary Curriculum, National Math and Science Initiative, Dallas, TX 
• Curriculum Developer, Philadelphia PA

Good luck,
-Beth

Education-related Leads for June 13, 2012

Here are a few leads:

• Part-time writer for Science curriculum
• Freelance writers for Texas Education Association
• Instructional Writer
• Executive Editor
• eBook Production editor

Best of luck!

-Karen

Another interesting consultancy

This one in Chicago. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/5jfzj624cC2D/

E-learning consultancy

This is a great gig...Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Z453X9SShjjd/

Education consulting gig

Looks interesting -- in CA
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/DKK5W6bhjdbD/

Part Time Temporary Math Assessment Associate

The Achievement Network

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

Part Time Temporary Math Assessment Associate

Position is available immediately

Location: Boston, MA

Organizational Overview:

Top performing low-income schools across the country are demonstrating that the achievement gap can be closed. One common practice in these schools is how they effectively use student achievement data to identify gaps in student learning and then relentlessly target their teaching to catch up students who are falling behind.  Founded in Boston in 2005, The Achievement Network (ANet), an entrepreneurial non-profit organization on the cutting edge of the education reform movement, is designed to help schools achieve excellence and dramatically improve student achievement.   ANet has been the recipient of the prestigious Investing In Innovation (I3) grant from the federal government; was awarded the New Schools Venture Fund “Organization of the Year” in 2011; and was selected to join the Clinton Global Initiative’s 100K in 10 movement, which seeks to recruit, prepare, and support 100,000 excellent STEM teachers over the coming 10 years.

ANet’s comprehensive solution builds partner schools’ capacity to use data effectively in their schools and increase student achievement. There are three major components that make up ANet’s partnership with schools.  First, we provide standards-aligned quarterly assessments and user-friendly data reports to determine which standards students are mastering and which standards students are struggling to comprehend. Second, ANet provides intensive coaching to help schools use the data effectively to action plan and re-teach concepts students have not yet mastered.  And third, ANet facilitates a peer network of leaders and teachers for best practice sharing and collaboration to accelerate improvement in schools across the network.

ANet currently serves 252 charter and district schools educating over 60,000 students in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Newark, Chicago, Tennessee, and New York City.  ANet schools have increased the percentage of their students reaching proficiency on state year-end summative tests; these outcomes outpace gains made by the states in which we work, often by twice as much.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Part Time Temporary Math Assessment Associate to assist the Math Assessment Team with the research, development, design, and production of standards-based interim assessments in Math to be administered in elementary and middle schools. The Associate will help to manage the content for our supplementary materials for schools, such as our quiz tool. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Assessment Team to ensure ANet interim exams align with state standards and rigor to measure student performance in grades 3 – 8 
• Research and analyze state standards and released items
• Create items for a given standard
• Edit assessments to ensure assessments are a good approximate for the state assessment
• Aid in the creation of Math assessments by creating items, selecting items, editing assessments, reviewing questions and all other aspects of assessment design

• Provide Math subject matter expertise
• Support ANet staff with assessment use in schools by providing coaches with information regarding assessment design decisions
• Evaluate items created for given Math standards to ensure items are grade level appropriate, rigorous and are error free

• Conduct research on Common Core Standards
• Conduct research around new Common Core national standards and their connection to existing state standards

• Aid in the production of assessments for at least one geographic Network
• Select items to be used on a given assessment
• Review assessments to ensure all components are represented

• Contribute to the overall success of The Achievement Network
• Manage the content of ANet’s supplementary materials for schools (e.g., ANet Quiz Tool)

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Excellent education credentials and school experience:  2+ years of standards-based teaching, preferably in grades 3 – 8; experience with or study of assessment creation and design a plus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comprehensive understanding of what students must know and be able to demonstrate in different grade levels/subject areas: In order to develop items and design tests and to serve as resource person for ANet staff and school leaders; Grades 3 – 8, Math preferred
• Comfort with working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment: With a desire to contribute to a growing organization, outstanding project management skills and initiative
• Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Most importantly, a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of urban schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels

Salary and Schedule:

This position will entail approximately 15 hours a week and will pay $15 per hour.

How to Apply:

The Achievement Network is soliciting applications for this position immediately.  To apply, please visit our website, http://www.achievementnetwork.org/careers/ and click the "Apply Now” button.  You can review our positions, create an application, and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and urgent basis. 

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.

Part Time Temporary ELA Assessment Associate

The Achievement Network

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

Part Time Temporary ELA Assessment Associate

Position is available immediately

Location: Boston, MA

Organizational Overview:

Top performing low-income schools across the country are demonstrating that the achievement gap can be closed. One common practice in these schools is how they effectively use student achievement data to identify gaps in student learning and then relentlessly target their teaching to catch up students who are falling behind.  Founded in Boston in 2005, The Achievement Network (ANet), an entrepreneurial non-profit organization on the cutting edge of the education reform movement, is designed to help schools achieve excellence and dramatically improve student achievement.   ANet has been the recipient of the prestigious Investing In Innovation (I3) grant from the federal government; was awarded the New Schools Venture Fund “Organization of the Year” in 2011; and is a partner in the 100Kin10 movement, which seeks to recruit, prepare, and retain 100,000 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers in 10 years.

ANet’s comprehensive solution builds partner schools’ capacity to use data effectively in their schools and increase student achievement. There are three major components that make up ANet’s partnership with schools.  First, we provide standards-aligned quarterly assessments and user-friendly data reports to determine which standards students are mastering and which standards students are struggling to comprehend. Second, ANet provides intensive coaching to help schools use the data effectively to action plan and re-teach concepts students have not yet mastered.  And third, ANet facilitates a peer network of leaders and teachers for best practice sharing and collaboration to accelerate improvement in schools across the network.

ANet currently serves over 250 charter and district schools educating 70,000 students in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Newark, Chicago, Tennessee, and New York City.  ANet schools have increased the percentage of their students reaching proficiency on state year-end summative tests; these outcomes outpace gains made by the states in which we work, often by twice as much.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Part Time Temporary ELA Assessment Associate to assist the ELA Assessment Team with the research, development, design, and production of standards-based interim assessments in ELA to be administered in elementary and middle schools. The Associate will help to manage the content for our supplementary materials for schools, such as our quiz tool. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Assessment Team to ensure ANet interim exams align with state standards and rigor to measure student performance in grades 3 – 8: 
• Research and analyze state standards and released items
• Create items for a given standard
• Edit assessments to ensure assessments are a good approximate for the state assessment
• Aid in the creation of ELA assessments by creating items, selecting items, editing assessments, reviewing questions and all other aspects of assessment design
• Provide ELA subject matter expertise
• Support ANet staff with assessment use in schools by providing coaches with information regarding assessment design decisions
• Evaluate items created for given ELA standards to ensure items are grade level appropriate, rigorous and are error free
• Aid in the production of assessments for at least one geographic Network
• Select items to be used on a given assessment
• Review assessments to ensure all components are represented
• Contribute to the overall success of The Achievement Network:
• Manage the content of ANet’s supplementary materials for schools (e.g., ANet Quiz Tool)

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Excellent education credentials and school experience:  Bachelor’s Degree required; 2+ years of standards-based teaching, preferably in grades 3 – 8; experience with or study of assessment creation and design a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of what students must know and be able to demonstrate in different grade levels/subject areas: In order to develop items and design tests and to serve as resource person for ANet staff and school leaders; Grades 3 – 8, ELA preferred
• Comfort with working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment: With a desire to contribute to a growing organization, outstanding project management skills and initiative
• Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Most importantly, a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of urban schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels

Salary and Schedule:

This position will entail approximately 15-20 hours a week and will pay $15 per hour commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

The Achievement Network is soliciting applications for this position immediately.  To apply, please visit our website, http://www.achievementnetwork.org/careers/ and click the "Apply Now” button.  You can review our positions, create an application, and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and urgent basis.

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.