Editor, Math Suite (Contract)

Amplify

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About The Position

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com. Job Description Summary: The Math Editor will work as part of a larger K-8 mathematics team, reviewing and editing content for clarity, conciseness, voice, and mathematical accuracy. The Math Editor will ensure that the content meets the expectations for style, phrasing, and formatting per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring and Style Guides. The Math Editor will report to the Senior Editorial Manager for the Math Suite. This is a contract role.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or related field of study.
• Comfort using Desmos Activity Builder for reviewing and editing mathematical content
• Comfort using Google Docs’ editing and change tracking functions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Experience working effectively on teams with diverse priorities and focus

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of editorial or copyediting experience with mathematics curriculum
• Mathematics teaching experience, at any grade level
• Grades K-8 mathematical expertise

Responsibilities

• Review and edit math materials across a wide range of grade levels. This includes both student- and teacher-facing materials in both print and digital formats.
• Ensure consistency of voice and adherence to program style, vision, and philosophy.
• Make direct edits as well as comments and suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure that content adheres to the authoring templates created at the start of the project with regard to the authoring guidelines, formatting, phrasing, and vision per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring and Style Guides.
• Review content as a secondary level reviewer for mathematical accuracy and mathematical coherence across lessons.
• Ensure alignment between student- and teacher-facing materials.
• Respond to questions or clarifications about edits or the Authoring and Style Guides from cross-functional team members.
• Monitor editorial progress and ensure that it keeps pace with the production schedule.
• Identify any schedule concerns or risks and propose possible solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees