Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ESL Test Item and Test Prep Writers Needed

Compass Media, a Korean based ESL publishing company is looking to expand their pool of freelance writers in the area of TOEFL, TOEIC, and NEAT (National English Accuracy Test) a TEPS/KSAT type examinations. Test item and test prep writers contact Thomas Hong at thomashong@compasspub.com

Good luck,
Laura

Saturday, August 27, 2011

English Editor (onsite - Gainesville, FL)

English Editor Job Description:
Progress Testing, a leading educational assessment publisher with growing digital program seeks individual with outstanding English language arts, editorial, and organizational skills to join editorial team producing state-specific item banks for the K-12 market.

Responsibilities include:

Working with editorial director, product managers, and development editors to develop projects in multiple formats

Developing stable of freelancers, illustrators, and content reviewers with subject matter expertise

Negotiating terms and executing agreements with freelance contributors

Staying current on research in pedagogical best practices for subject area

Attending relevant conferences to maintain expertise and acquire new content producers

Working with authors to shape ideas into content

Creating and maintaining item bank assets in internal proprietary system (based on html)

Qualifications:

BA English or ELA/Education; strong English language and grammar skills required

A minimum of 5 years’ editorial experience in educational (collegiate) print or test prep publishing

Fluent, intimate knowledge of the editorial process: copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript editing.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strict adherence to schedules and deadlines

Strong planning and organizational skills

Proven ability to multitask; able to juggle several projects at once

Extremely detail-oriented

Solutions-based work ethic and ability to project manage workload with guidance from senior staff

Teaching experience is a plus

Salary commensurate with experience
- Health insurance, sick/personal days, holidays, and vacation
- A laid-back, friendly home-away-from-home environment

Progress Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: Gainesville, FL
Company URL: http://www.progresstesting.com

Friday, August 19, 2011

Education Related Leads for Friday August 19, 2011

Hi,

Here are some leads for today:

Production Coordinator, Handwriting Without Tears (grade K-5 curriculum), MD, near D.C.
Math Assessment Item Writer, telecommute okay
Curriculum Specialist, Camden NJ
Nutrition Education Writers, telecommute okay
Freelance Copyeditors and Proofreaders, Children's Books
Freelance Passage Writer, ELA grades 2-12
History Book Editor, D.C. area

Good luck!

-Beth

Friday, August 12, 2011

Curriculum job site

Hi all...here is a link to a site that lists curriculum jobs. Many of them are instructional designer gigs...a bit different from designing curriculum...but you can sign up to receive regular alerts. I think it's a good source: http://www.getcurriculumdevelopmentjobs.com/

Best, Michele

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Education-Related Leads for Thursday, August 11, 2011

Here are some leads for today:

Best of luck!

-Karen

Friday, August 5, 2011

Interesting gig

Green Building Course Textbook Writer Job Details

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Employer:	Green Education Foundation.
Categories:	Construction Education/Training Energy
Travel Required:	None
Job Type:	Contract
Preferred Degree:	None
Experience Required:	1 year
State/Province:	MA - Massachusetts
City:	Walpole
Salary:	non-disclosed
Job Description:	Job Description: Green Education Foundation (GEF) is seeking experienced and talented writers to complete the online textbook for a national 11th/12th grade course on green building. Responsibilities: Write content for a virtual textbook on green building and aligned with the USGBC guidelines. GEF is currently seeking writers who have the knowledge and expertise to write on the following content areas: Introduction to Sustainability Indoor Environmental Quality Revise and edit previously developed content to meet standards outlined by project manager Qualifications: Knowledge and background in LEED certification process, sustainability, and/or IEQ Excellent writing and editing skills and experience Ability to write for a high school audience Strong background in environmental science and related concepts preferred Experience with curriculum development and/or writing educational resource materials preferred Compensation: Commensurate with experience Application Instructions: Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples to service@greeneducationfoundation.org . Please write "Green Building Writer" in the subject heading.