Associate Editor of Scholastic News 1 for first graders.
The Associate Editor will assist in creating engaging, age-appropriate articles and teaching resources for first-grade classrooms nationwide.
Responsibilities
Editorial
With support from Editor, concept and write delightful, engaging nonfiction articles aligned with first-grade teaching standards.
With support from Editor, work with design team to review photos, illustrations, and layouts for each issue
Communicate with scientists and historians to factcheck content
Teaching Resources
Write activities, skills pages, and lesson plans.
Deliver all assets on time.
Understand current grade-level pedagogy.
Correlate state standards.
Q/A Web site
Teacher Outreach
Manage teacher advisory board by recruiting advisers, setting up comp subscriptions, and creating monthly issue evaluations.
Set up school visits
Plus various administrative and editorial support tasks
About Scholastic
Some benefits that we offer:
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
Requirements
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to contribute well-written nonfiction texts for young children
Enthusiasm for learning about classroom practices and pedagogy
Ability to meet all deadlines and deliver print and digital assets according to production schedule
Some knowledge of teaching resources such as skill pages, activities, and lesson plans
Willingness to learn the craft of creating top-notch teaching resources
Skilled at researching articles and interviewing experts
Team player who collaborates well with staff and contributes in meetings
Good communication skills for interacting with teacher customers
Experience and Education:
Experience writing for children
Some professional publishing and editorial experience
Roles in field of Education is a plus
Education:
Bachelor's or higher
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Guild
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 64,750.00 - 70,000.00
EEO Statement:
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
Job Description:
NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.
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