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Savvas Learning Company · 9 hours ago

Editor (Humanities)

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions. They are seeking an Editor to create culturally informed curriculum materials for K-12 students in the humanities, utilizing their educational background and project management skills to develop innovative instructional materials.

ConsultingE-LearningTraining

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Contributes ideas during project planning

Works with managers to learn parameters of the job

Is able to match state objectives to relevant content in the core program

Can apply knowledge of state objectives and testing blueprints to content and to the evaluation of a vendor’s work

Learns and follows established procedures and company policies

Seeks guidance or clarification from supervisor when objectives or directions are not clear

Ensures that completed assignments match project specifications

Shows growth over time in response to supervisor’s direction and coaching

Meets deadlines for all assignments

Maintains positive communication with immediate supervisor regarding feedback on assignments and job performance

Refers all decisions with budget or schedule implications to immediate supervisor for advice and action

Provides accurate status on all assignments

Qualification

Curriculum developmentBilingual SpanishBilingual EnglishProject managementEditing skillsYouth cultureSoftware proficiency (MS Office)Communication skillsTeam collaborationTime managementAdaptability

Required

Work experience or internships in the fields of education, publishing, or journalism are desired

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Graduate or undergraduate degree with majors or minors in any of the following: history, economics, English, education, anthropology, Ethnic studies, geography, second language acquisition, Spanish, translation, world language instruction, or related fields

Familiarity with today's youth, popular culture, and what motivates youth to learn

Proficient user of software programs including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point and Google equivalents

Knowledge of differentiation strategies, scaffolding for MLL students, and UDL (content accessibility)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to set relevant priorities on a daily basis as the job requires multi-tasking

Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with the required level of quality

Ability to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment

Ability to work effectively with ambiguity

Ability to work with both an eye for detail and a larger understanding of project objectives and goals

Self-confidence to actively participate in meetings and open forums