Copy Editor, ELA (Contract)

Fast Facts Amplify is looking for a Contract Copy Editor to collaborate on enhancing their English Language Arts curriculum products, ensuring clarity and accuracy in educational materials. Responsibilities: Copyedit and proofread ELA curriculum materials, collaborate with writers, check content accuracy, and ensure adherence to style guidelines. Skills: 2+ years of copy editing experience, excellent communication skills, advanced understanding of English grammar, and extreme attention to detail. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a preference for knowledge of ELA curriculum and editing print and digital materials. Location: Remote work within the United States. Compensation: $40 - $45 / Hourly A pioneer in K–12 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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com. Job Description: The Copy Editor will work closely with content developers, producers, and designers to build and improve Amplify English Language Arts curriculum products. The person in this role is responsible for editing and proofreading ELA curriculum and other materials, along with tracking and researching reported errata items in published existing products, both print and digital. Essential Responsibilities:

• Copy, edit, and proofread curriculum and other relevant materials (both print and digital components)
• Collaborate with writers to understand their intended meaning and improve on the clarity of their text
• Identify inconsistencies and raise other content issues for writers to resolve
• Check the accuracy and reliability of all content from external sources, such as: direct quotes, page references, common literary and cultural references, and non-curriculum texts Ensure content adheres to style guidelines and correct text when necessary
• Ensure alignment between student edition and teacher edition content
• Align all text to reflect in-house styles

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of copy editing experience with a track record of producing clean documents on time with a bachelors degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Proven advanced understanding of the English language and rules of grammar, punctuation, and other technical aspects of writing
• Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with others, including editors, writers, reviewers, graphic designers, and managers
• Extreme attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of English Language Arts curriculum products
• Working knowledge of literature and/or literacy
• Experience editing print and digital curricular materials

Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $40 - $45. Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected]. . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job