NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Associate Editor of Scholastic News 1 for first graders.
The Associate Editor will assist in creating engaging, age-appropriate articles and teaching resources for first-grade classrooms nationwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Editorial
With support from Editor, concept and write delightful, engaging nonfiction articles aligned with first-grade teaching standards.
With support from Editor, work with design team to review photos, illustrations, and layouts for each issue
Communicate with scientists and historians to factcheck content
Teaching Resources
Write activities, skills pages, and lesson plans.
Deliver all assets on time.
Understand current grade-level pedagogy.
Correlate state standards.
Q/A Web site
Teacher Outreach
Manage teacher advisory board by recruiting advisers, setting up comp subscriptions, and creating monthly issue evaluations.
Set up school visits
Plus various administrative and editorial support tasks
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Some benefits that we offer:
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to contribute well-written nonfiction texts for young children
Enthusiasm for learning about classroom practices and pedagogy
Ability to meet all deadlines and deliver print and digital assets according to production schedule
Some knowledge of teaching resources such as skill pages, activities, and lesson plans
Willingness to learn the craft of creating top-notch teaching resources
Skilled at researching articles and interviewing experts
Team player who collaborates well with staff and contributes in meetings
Good communication skills for interacting with teacher customers
Experience and Education:
Experience:
Experience writing for children
Some professional publishing and editorial experience
Roles in field of Education is a plus
Education:
Bachelor’s or higher
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
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Skills Required
- Proven ability to write creative, age-appropriate text
- Understanding of classroom practices and pedagogy
- Experience writing for children
- Professional publishing and editorial experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher
What We Do
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of more than 100 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com. You can also visit the Company blog at http://www.oomscholasticblog.com.
