Editor, 6-12 Mathematics

Editor, 6-12 Mathematics (Contract)

Remote – United States

Full time

job requisition id

Req_10453

A pioneer in K12 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 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

This role comprises two primary functions: 75% Editor, 6-12 Mathematics, and 25% Core Math Curriculum Representative to the Amplify Editorial Board. This individual will report to the Editorial Manager, 6-12 Mathematics.

• As Editor, 6-12 Mathematics, this individual will work closely with the 6-12 Managing Editors and Curriculum Developers for grade bands across grades 6-12, reviewing and editing Amplify Desmos Math content for clarity, conciseness, voice, and mathematical accuracy. The 6-12 Math Editor will review Amplify Desmos Math content to ensure it meets the expectations for style, phrasing, and formatting per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring Guide. The 6-12 Math Editor will also perform additional duties as described below. The 6-12 Math Editor will report to the 6-12 Editorial Manager for Mathematics.
• As Core Math Curriculum Representative to the Amplify Editorial Board, this individual will work closely with the VP, Amplify Editorial and Core Math Product and Curriculum Leadership, K-12 to serve as the liaison between the Amplify Editorial Board and Core Math Curriculum.

Responsibilities:

Editor, 6-12 Mathematics, 75%

• Review and edit multiple mathematical lessons and assessments per day, across a wide range of grade levels (6-12). This includes student edition, teacher edition, assessments, and other ancillary materials.
• 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 lessons adhere to the style, formatting, phrasing, and vision per the Amplify Desmos Math Authoring Guide. Ensure that lessons adhere to the authoring templates created at the start of the project with regard to the authoring guidelines, formatting/phrasing, and strict word and page counts.
• Review content as a secondary level reviewer for mathematical accuracy and mathematical coherence across lessons.
• Ensure alignment between student and teacher edition content.
• Respond to questions or clarifications about edits or the Authoring Guide from the Curriculum Team (Curriculum Managers and Curriculum Developers).
• Meet as needed with Curriculum Managers and Curriculum Developers for unit planning.
• Monitor editorial progress and ensure that it keeps pace with Amplify Desmos Math’s production schedule.
• Work closely with the project management team and other department leaders to monitor project health, and identify and resolve issues and risks.
• Verify the mathematical correctness of Amplify Desmos Math content, including both print and digital content.
• Review proofs of print content, providing feedback to the Curriculum Team and the production vendor, making direct edits as appropriate.
• During proof reviews, check all titles, footers, and folios per the bookmap and table of contents. Conduct a cold read. Verify spacing on the pages are appropriate for the task and allow students enough room to write. Check styling of mathematical type and other styling according to the design.

Core Math Curriculum Representative to Editorial Board, 25%

• Work with Project Management, Product Management, and Curriculum Leadership to plan how and when new courses or projects need to be brought to the attention of the Editorial Board across K-12.
• Attend biweekly Editorial meetings and weekly K-5 and 6-12 Strategy meetings to own and share communication between Editorial and Core Math, including new processes or requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Core Curriculum and Editorial for reviews of K-12 math content (text and illustrations), including scheduling and attending feedback review sessions.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics
• Experience in an editorial or copyediting role required, with mathematics preferred.
• 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, i.e., a Curriculum Team comprised of Curriculum Developers, Curriculum Managers, Designers, Activity Specialists, and Project Managers

Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of editorial or copyediting experience with mathematics curriculum
• Experience with MathType

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $40.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.