A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating 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 turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves five million students in all 50 states.
We are seeking a Content Writer to support our Spanish content publishing needs in a fast-paced work environment. The Content Writer will be responsible for writing grade-level appropriate activities and lessons geared towards Spanish literacy. Using general guidelines, you will collaborate with a hardworking team of content writers, copy editors, and designers to develop, write, and curate compelling and engaging content for our audience. Your primary responsibilities will include writing short lessons and activities that are aligned with the progression of learning to read in Spanish. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing content in Spanish as well as phenomenal communication and organizational skills with a passion for education.
**This is a 5-month contract position for project work beginning approximately mid-February 2022.
Responsibilities of the Spanish Content Writer:

• Collaborate with internal content and product team to write and edit accessible and pedagogically accurate instructional activity materials.
• Participate in multiple rounds of editing and incorporate feedback from peers and project managers.
• Advise passage writers to develop passages appropriate for lessons at various grade levels K-6.
• Manage relationships within the structure of a large team including, but not limited to researchers, documentation staff, graphic designers, and copyeditors.
• Meticulously keep track of content creation process (e.g., when to hand off lesson for review, when to incorporate feedback, or when it's ready for copy/edit, or design) and prioritize projects accordingly.

Basic Qualifications of the Spanish Content Writer:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• 3+ years of experience crafting content in Spanish for K-5.
• 3+ years K-5 teaching experience.
• Native or bilingual (Federal ILR Level 5) proficiency of the Spanish language, with a strong command of its nuanced rules in spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Full professional proficiency (Federal ILR Level 4) verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Google suite (Google Drive, GDocs, Google Sheets, etc)

Preferred Qualifications of the Spanish Content Writer:

• Teaching experience in bilingual or dual-language schools

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.