Job description
Great Minds®, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks a Math Writing Editor to join our dynamic and growing Mathematics department.
COMPANY PROFILE
Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1000 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org
OUR MARKET POSITION
Great Minds' Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
The Math Writing Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing all Math department content. This type of editing requires collaboration with math curriculum experts to create clear, accessible, and readable materials.
The Math Writing Editor works with other editors in a supportive environment in conjunction with various teams throughout the Math department. The Math Writing Edit Team values building and sharing knowledge, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth. While the work is remote and the ideal candidate works well independently, this is a highly collaborative position that necessitates strong teamwork and communication.
Responsibilities

• Collaborates with content writers to ensure content is of high quality by identifying areas for improvement and rephrasing wording that is vague or unclear without changing its mathematical or pedagogical intent
• Review mathematical content, demonstrating the following editorial skills:
  • discern where to actively edit, whether to query or comment, and when to defer to the writer
  • clarify or question unclear language or ideas
  • accurately and precisely edit academic language according to grade level
  • ensure the use of appropriate voice and tone for the intended audience (teachers, students, etc.)
  • examine content for a clear, accessible progression of ideas
  • give and receive constructive feedback
• Ensures that student-facing text is grade-level appropriate and considerate of all students' identities and cultures
• Adheres to appropriate style guides and/or project style sheets
• Partners with various teams, including content creators, math experts, project managers, editors at other stages of the development process, and leadership, to advance the company's mission of delivering high quality curriculum to teachers and students

Job requirements
Required Qualifications

• Experience as an editor of curricula or other publications
• Comfort with learning about and applying style guides (e.g., Great Minds Editorial Style Guide, C hicago Manual of Style , Eureka Math Style Guide)
• Cultural awareness and sound judgment that delivers audience-appropriate content
• Clear, effective, and timely communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while achieving the standards established for each project
• Proven success collaborating with various parties to foster productive working relationships
• Capacity to work on multiple tasks and projects at the same time while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to focus and work independently (as needed) with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with technology and comfort with learning new applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in mathematics education
• Fluency in elementary and/or secondary mathematics and/or mathematics education
• 3 or more years of editorial experience
• Familiarity with digital content accessibility

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Location

• Remote position
• Minimal to no travel

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.
The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. For residents of the State of Colorado the expected salary range for this position is $63,353.99 - $74,440.94. This range may vary above and below the expected amounts in the State of Colorado. In addition to the Company's benefit offerings, the position may be eligible for additional annual incentives at the Company's discretion. Any offered salary and other incentives are based on market data, applicant skills and relevant experience, degrees, certifications and internal equity considerations.
Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com . If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [email protected]
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.