Associate Editor

Scholastic • New York, NY

3d • $64,750 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 writing for children.
• Some professional publishing and editorial experience.
• Bachelor's or higher degree.

Nice To Haves

• Roles in field of Education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Concept and write nonfiction articles aligned with first-grade teaching standards.
• Work with design team to review photos, illustrations, and layouts.
• Communicate with scientists and historians to fact-check content.
• Write activities, skills pages, and lesson plans.
• Deliver all assets on time.
• Understand current grade-level pedagogy.
• Correlate state standards.
• Manage teacher advisory board by recruiting advisers, setting up comp subscriptions, and creating monthly issue evaluations.
• Set up school visits.
• Provide administrative and editorial support.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level