Junior Writer/Editor - Science

Study Island is a leading provider of online, standard-based assessment, instruction, practice and test prep for the U.S. K-12 educational market. Named in Inc500 as one of the top small businesses of 2006, Study Island is used by over 5.0 million elementary and secondary students in over 11,000 schools. Founded in 2000, Study Island products are built from the ground-up for each state’s standards and this deep customization has enabled the company to quickly gain market share via word-of-mouth teacher endorsements and build a loyal following. Currently, the company’s reach is 37 states with plans for rapid expansion.

Owned by one of the most well respected private investment firms, Providence Equity Partners, Inc. (Rhode Island), the Company is experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking full-time Junior Writer/ Editors to design, edit, and write science curriculum for grades 2 through 12. This job is perfect for those who are passionate about science and education, but do not want to teach in a traditional classroom setting. Study Island is based in Dallas and has products and employees nationwide. We offer a fun, casual work environment at an established, successful, and rapidly growing company.

Other responsibilities will include:
Assist in editing and writing science curriculumOrganize and maintain large amounts of academic content


Qualifications:B.A. degree or higher (Science and/or Education a plus)Impeccable writing skills Attention to detail Computer savvy (Word, Excel, Internet research, basic HTML a plus) Experience in teaching or standards-based education a plus

 

Compensation & BenefitsSalary plus bonuses totaling 35,000 to 50,000 per yearHealth benefits401(k)Weekly work-at-home day




General CharacteristicsAbsolute personal integrity and credibility.Teamwork: Promotes cooperation; build bridges of cooperation; actively contributes to group efforts; supports team decisions; puts aside self interest; works with diversity. Works as a team member through interaction, assistance, and demonstration. Strong organizational and interpersonal management skills; flexible and open to change.Strong written and verbal communication skills; equally strong listening skills.Highly organized and has very effective time management skills.Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.Results oriented: Ability to meet quality, budget and schedule criteria for each writing project.



Work Environment Casual work environment Uptown Dallas office Staff works hard but has a lot of fun ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Salary commensurate with experience. This position is available for immediate hire to the right candidate. Please send resume and cover letter to cathy.caldwell@studyisland.com with “SI JW/E” in subject line. Thank you for your interest in working for Study Island.