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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

NYC Digital curriculum gig

Awesome...wish I had the skills (but am looking in that direction for the future)! michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/9HFNf6X8WssP/

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Freelance Science and Reading/ELA Assessment Writers


Northeast Editing, Inc. is a leading provider of digital and print content. We partner with some of the largest educational publishers in the country to produce engaging, innovative, and high-quality learning materials. Due to our substantial business growth, we are expanding our pool of freelance science and reading/ELA assessment writers.

Science assessment writers should be able to develop items in one or more scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, physics, and biology, and correlate items to national and state standards.

Reading/ELA assessment writers should be able to create original passages appropriate to a particular grade level and write and correlate items to national and state standards.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete an item-writing test and will be compensated for their time. Please email resume and brief cover letter to tracey@ne-edit.com (Tracey Biscontini). Science writers should indicate the scientific discipline(s) in which they are most comfortable. Both science writers and reading/ELA writers should indicate the grade levels in which they have the most experience. No phone calls please.  

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Editorial

Another interesting one. Michele

Work Type: children's book developmental editor

Description:
Looking for experienced children's book editor, chapter and picture book, who is also published in this genre. The manuscript is 1,300 words and a few graphics. Looking for creative, helpful developmental support.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 100 per page of text

Contact Name: trevor petrel
Contact Company: none
Contact Website: none
Contact Method: -by email
Email: trevorpetrel@yahoo.com

NYC Gig with Kaplan

If you are in NYC. Michele
https://sjobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=786342&partnerid=375&siteid=138

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

rates

Me again...sorry. This came my way...it's more about e-learning rates, but I think it's a way to figure out project expenses for other types of educational resource development. Hope it helps. Michele
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/837/#calc

They are rolling in

This looks interesting. Michele
Work Type: K-12 Math Item/Lesson Writers

Description:
We are looking for math writers and subject matter experts to create and/or review internet-based lesson content, activities, and practice multiple choice questions. We welcome junior, senior, and graduate students as well as professors in relevant fields.

Writers and reviewers must be able to:
- Write clearly to the appropriate grade level
- Understand the subject matter at an expert level
- Use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Adhere to deadlines

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 800-1000 per lesson

Contact Name: Kim MacQueen
Contact Company: Infinity Software Development, Inc.
Contact Website: infinity-software.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: macqueenk@infinity-software.com

Standards gig

Probably low pay, but interesting. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/p3PGWXXp9mfP/

CA curriculum gig

Boy...wish I had wings...this is so neat. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/t9JFSg74TbfP/

Monday, February 13, 2012

Forgot the link

Sorry...forgot to give the link to the sustainability gig...here it is:
 http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/2011-09-26-04-27-14/job-opportunities-2

Michele

Full time gig in Washington

Looks neat...full time, but maybe someone is looking for that type of work. Michele
http://jobs.nonprofitjobmarket.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=13139&job=9558203

Green education gig

Now, this rocks. I would apply myself, but I don't think I can get to MA twice a week. But maybe someone out there can! Michele

Gigs

Sorry...I am so terrible with hyperlinking! Easier to cut and paste the URLs! Michele

  • https://www3.ultirecruit.com/CON1019/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*5C7BAA8C1820C8CA
  • http://remilon.theresumator.com/apply/eeUhyk/Curriculum-Designer-Instructor-Contract.html
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/wri/2817677778.html
  • http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/edu/2806474442.html
  • http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/view/freelance-math-writers
  • http://shmoop.jobscore.com/jobs/shmoop/project-based-content-writer-dinosaurs/cpOF0AuBqr4yepeJe4bk1X (they have lots of jobs, it seems)
  • https://www8.ultirecruit.com/KIN1002/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E823411226E3B0C2



Saturday, February 11, 2012

Interesting freelance gig

This might appeal to some of you. Looks interesting...I would do it myself, but I am not of Christian faith, and they are probably looking for someone versed in the tenets, etc. But, it is a terrific looking job, with some travel attached. Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/MHK84cC8dTBD/

Friday, February 10, 2012

Pre-K Language Arts Writer


In by email:

I’m looking for a writer for Pre-K Language Arts. I don’t have an official posting—just gathering resumes. Writers must have publishing experience, expertise in Language Arts, experience with Pre-K or K, and preferably experience developing online curriculum. Writers can send resumes to aeward@k12.com.

Thank you!
Amy

Education Related Leads for Friday Feb. 10, 2012

Hi,
Here are some leads for today.

Good luck,

-Beth

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Education-related Marketing and Sales Assistant

Here's another posting that came in via email:

Marketing and Sales Assistant

The Marketing and Sales Assistant position is tasked with making sales calls to customers in the Educational Publishing industry and related work in execution of the company's sales and marketing initiatives.

- Must be experienced in Sales and Marketing.

- Experience in the Educational Publishing industry is preferable,

- Must be experienced and effective in contacting and engaging customers and potential customers by phone, email and letter.

- Organized and efficient in following through with customers and potential customers, leading to sales of products and services.

- Computer-literate and able to work efficiently in and with our marketing databases.

Please send your resume to recruitment@victoryprd.com

Friday, February 3, 2012

Consulting curriculum gig

 Very interesting...Michele

 Curriculum Development Consultant
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/MHK84cC8dTBD/

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Education Related Leads for Friday Feb. 3, 2012

Hi,
Here are some leads for today:

Good luck,

-Beth

Job site

I think many of you are probably familiar with this site -- http://www.getcurriculumdevelopmentjobs.com/ -- I don't love it...they are mostly instructional design gigs...but if you dig around, you can find some that are more related to K-12 education. Anyway, you can also subscribe. Michele

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Copy/dev editors needed

Hi all...this looks interesting (and might I note that they get up there a bit in terms of rates...$50 is the max, but that's not awful) Michele

Work Type: Copyeditors, dev eds for higher ed textbooks

Description: We are a publishing unit of an accredited online university looking for freelance editors for both development and copyediting in the following subjects:
Psychology
Health and Human Services
Education

We are look for editors who have extensive higher education textbook experience in the subject areas. Payments will be made either at hourly rates ($35+/hr, depending on experience and if copyediting or developing) or project-based set fee ($500+, depending on project and amount of work needed to be done). Textbook lengths range from 100,000 to 150,000 words.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 35 per to $50/hour
Contact Name: Mireille Yanow
Contact Company: Bridgepoint Education
Contact Website: www.bridgepointeducation.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: myanow@bridgepointeducation.com