Education-Related Leads for Mon, May 18

• Instructional Designer (Seal Beach) (Anyone an instructional designer and with automotive knowledge?)
• Math Item Writer 
• Need Help Creating Math/Science Problems and Curriculum (Anywhere)

Good luck!

Laura

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.  

Education-Related Leads for Monday, Jul 11

Education

• NEED - Curriculum Writer for Grades 2-12 ; Success & Leadership (dublin / pleasanton / livermore) (possible telecommute)
• Writers and Editors (Northern VA) (I am currently checking on this one. It's a bit vague. I'll let you know if they email me back.)
• Experienced Freelance Science Item-Writers
• Freelance Math Copyeditor (This one and the next one are a little old, but they haven't been taken down yet, so I thought it was worth a shot.)
• Freelance Scientific/Technical/Medical Copyeditor
• Freelance High School Beginning Engineering Writer/Editor
• Freelance ELL/ESL Editor, K-6

Business

• Ecourse Writer Needed (Anywhere but local to Portland preferred)

Good luck!
Laura

Education Related Leads for Monday, Nov 15

Education:

• SAT Math Editor
• SCIENCE ASSISTANT EDITORS OR TEACHERS (NATICK MA) (on site)
• Children's Writers Needed... (Freelance -- work from home)
• Seeking Writer for Dad/Child Activities Book in Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale, FL) (location specific)
• educational writer / editor (long beach) (on site?)
• children's book, lyrics, and video writer (DC) (telecommute ok)
• Position Available in Educational Publishing (laurel hts / presidio) (on-site, term-of-project, SF area)

Good luck!
Laura

Science Editor Job Description (Telecommute ok)

Progress Testing, a leading K-12 assessment publisher with a growing customer base, seeks individual with outstanding science, editorial, and organizational skills to join editorial team in maintaining and expanding our test item banks for individual states.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with editorial director and team to develop test questions and item banks in company’s proprietary format
• Developing stable of freelancers, illustrators, and content reviewers with subject matter expertise.
• Negotiating terms and executing agreements with freelance contributors
• Staying current on state standards requirements and curriculum as well as the research in pedagogical best practices for subject area
• Editing and fact-checking freelancer submissions

Qualifications:

• BA or BS required; strong English language and grammar skills required
• A minimum of 5 years’ editorial experience in textbook or test prep/assessment publishing
• Practical knowledge of the editorial process: copyediting, proofreading, and file editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strict adherence to budgets, schedules and deadlines
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multitask; able to juggle several projects at once
• Extremely detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Teaching experience is a BIG plus
• Up-to-date computer skills, including word processing and graphics packages a must

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:

• - SEP-IRA plan
• - Comprehensive health plans
• - Business casual dress code
• - Sick/personal days, holidays, and vacation days
• - A friendly, team oriented environment

Progress Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: Gainesville, FL; telecommuting and/or contract work may be arranged

Company URL: http://www.progresstesting.com/

Contact Laura Bresko at lbresko@progresstesting.com

Educational leads for Wednesday

Here is a science textbook lead for those who write for elementary students.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/1699332027.html

Not much else on the educational front.

Have a great week.

Education-Related Leads for Monday, Nov 16, 2009

Education

• Project Editor (Aplia) (Boston) (on site)
• Freelance Technical Writers (Telecommute)
• Writer for E-Learning Courses (Uptown) (Dallas area; telecommute, but some face-to-face)
• Educational Question Writer (Boulder)
• Forensics Speech Debate Writer ((home)) (Just in case you DO have Forensics Speech-Debate Experience.)
• Exceptional Freelance Assessment Writers & Editors (Midtown)
• Education Writer for On-Going Projects (San Diego)
• Temporary - Content Associate - High School Science (NWEA - Remote; next 6 entries)
• Temporary - Content Associate - Physics
• Content Specialist - Reading and Language Arts with Bilingual ESL ELL
• Temporary - Content Associate - Science - Grade 4-12
• Temporary - Editor - Chemistry and Physics
• Temporary - Editor - High School Science
• Temporary - Editor - Science
• Writing Job for Teacher (Chicago)
• Writer Wanted (North Jersey)
  NOTE: I found this posting on a subscription-based site: [This telecommute employer] ociates, Inc. Is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions: Attention: Educators Needed! Location: Telecommute (Nationwide) [This telecommute employer] provides an array of services for educational publishers nationwide. We are currently in need of correlators to join our team. Correlators work on a contract basis from their home office and are responsible for creating documents that demonstrate the alignment of textbooks and other educational materials with state standards. We are currently in need of educators for the following subjects: math, science, English, social studies, and Spanish. The primary purpose of this position is to accurately and efficiently align educational material to academic standards. The Ideal Candidate: • Bachelor’s degree plus teaching certificate in applicable subject (certificate need not be current) • *-5+ years of teaching experience, high school level preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong analytical skills. • Superb organizational skills. • High speed internet connection. • Correlation experience preferred. Must have flexible schedule and be able to begin working on projects with little notice. Projects are driven by availability; however, consistent work may be available after successful completion of project(s). For consideration you must act now! Send cover letter, resume, and a list of references to the following below: Isabella Tagore at isabell . . . more details available to subscribers

In a Google search, I found that it was McHugh and Associates and that I've posted for them before. The contact name is different, but I'm sure for enterprising freelancers, that won't be a problem. :-)

Business

• Nursing Education Course Writer (Lakeway Texas)
• Content Development Manager for Certification Exam Projects (Bellevue, WA)
• Freelance Copyeditors (science and engineering; ESL)

Random

• Freelance Writer for Mac Adobe Creative Suite tips and tutorials site
• Medical Summary Narrative Writer (in case you were a doctor in your former life)

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Friday, Apr 10, 2009

Education

• Science writer for kids project (Burbank )
• vocabulary experts for creative writing projects (online)

Business

Random

• christian curriculmn (chicago)
• Calling all children writers (Los Angeles)
• Children's writer needed-MUST SEND LINK TO SAMPLES PLEASE. (Santa Monica CA)

Good luck,

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Mon, Mar 30, 2009

Hi! So sorry for the delay. I got swamped, went on vacation, and then came back to the swamp. Back now. Still somewhat swamped, but I need to get a rhythm going and, believe it or not, posting on here helps set that rhythm. Here we go, then.

Education

• Freelance Copy Editors for Academic Press (APA, Chicago, MLA) (Home based)
• FREELANCE WRITING NEEDED FOR FINE ART/ART HISTORY QUESTIONS (offsite freelance)
• Co Author Childrens Book ( Door County Wisconsin)
• Seeking Educational Writer
• Spanish/English Writer/Instructional Designer (Downtown Minneapolis) (on-site 3+ months)
• Temporary Educational Writers (Midtown East)
• Seeking Educational Writer

Business

• Insurance Course Writer Needed
• Tech writer w/Training dev. - Contract (Mt. Laurel, NJ) (on-site)
• Instructional Designer - Contract (San Marcos, CA)
• Educational Content writer (mountain view) (FT, 2 mos, on-site SF area)

Random

• Online Writing Tutors (Anywhere)
• KIDS WEB GAME CONTENT/STORY-BOOK WRITER (DES PLAINES)
• Trivia Wanted
• children's science writer interested in Astronomy (spec)

Good luck,

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Wed, Mar 4, 2009

Education Market

• Education Writer Needed
• Spanish/English/Education Majors/Teachers (Miami)
• Experienced Textbook Writer
• Professional science copy editor (SOMA / south beach)

Business Market

• Experienced Copy and Line Editor needed (Jenkintown, PA 19046)
• Seeking Medical Educational Writer
• Instructional Designer - Contract (San Marcos, CA) (on-site)

Education-Related Leads for Tue, Feb 24, 2009

Education Market

• Seeking Editors
• Curriculum Writer/PowerPoint Designer (Las Vegas, NV) (Rather vague; may be FT)
• 
  FL specific math writers (alg 1 and 2 and geometry) (telecommute) (posted in several cities)
  
• Writer needed for Web Series for Kids! (studio city/valley village/burbank)
  
• Textbook Editor with K4 Experience Wanted (Upper West Side) (PT; on-site; temp)
• CHILDREN BOOK WRITERS
• Educational Writer for Vocabulary Exercises
• Life science writer for high school biology problem sets (online)

Business Market

• Nothing
  

Education-Related Leads for Friday, Feb 13, 2009

Education Market

• Editor and Proofreader: Science or Reading


• Wanted: Writers for our educational website


• life scientist, biology writer to write high school problems (online)

Business Market

• nada...
  

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Tue, Feb 10, 2009

Education Market

• Humorous (edgy and odd) writer for kids animation (TV) (Evanston, IL) (for kids; telecommuting ok)
• Educational Science and Math Editors/Writers (Armonk) (On-site 4-5 months)
• Academic editor for Holocaust history book. (Midwood) (Brooklyn-based; 3-4 month stint)
• Editors/Writers (Union Square) (on-site; 6-week project)
• Seeking Talented Children's Writers (Midtown East) (looks like telecommute might be ok; wfh)
• editor and writer for verbal section of HS proficiency exam (telecommute)

Business Market

• Writer Needed for E-Learning Company (Anywhere)
• Courseware Author
• PROOFREADERS/COPYEDITORS (Creative Circle)

And slightly off-kilter

• Score Student Assessments (Houston NW & SW locations) (on-site; Pearson)
• Indexer needed (Houston)
• Essay Editors Needed. $65 per hour. Work from Home (NYC or Any) (I don't know. Does this sound right to you?)
• Seeking Freelance Editors (Work From Home) (low pay)

I know I have some questions about Mazer outstanding. I do have some information, but I need to get it together and straight. I will post about it in a day or two. Thanks for your patience.

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Fri, Dec 7, 2008

Education Related

• Seeking Educational Writer
• Get Paid to Solve Math Problems (Salem, NH) (on-site)
• Subject Matter Experts (Off-site projects)

• Children’s Book Ghost Writer

• Writer/director for interactive educational media (Astoria)

• Part-time Science Editor (Sorrento Valley) (on-site)

Business Related

• Training & Documentation Specialist (Mansfield, MA)
• Sales Training & Product Knowledge Training Copywriter needed (Lone Tree/DTC )

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Sat, Aug 30, 2008

Sorry it's so late in the day. I couldn't help myself, relaxing was too tempting. Here I am, though!

Education Market

• Author needed for historical pictorial
• International eLearning company seeks assessment writers. (Austin, TX)
• SAT Curriculum Developer (This is an online job) (This has been posted a couple of times before)
• Creative Technical Editor - Lead Math Content Development Team (DC - work from home)
• Seeking a freelance editor
• Math writer/editor (palo alto)

Business Market

• Editors required: Physical sciences and engineering (Anywhere)
• Instructional Designer (Minnetonka) (3 month contract - some travel required)

Good luck!
Laura

Education-Related Leads for Tue, Aug 26. 2008

I've gone back a bit to make up for some of the days I didn't post.

Education Market

• Articles Wanted - Online Educational Resource Magazine (Anywhere)
• Training Manual Writer (Glencoe)
• Content Developer / Instructional Design Consultant (Ft. Worth) (It says consultant. To me that means contract)
• Children's Magazine Editor Needed (freelance -- work from home)
• Math writer/editor (palo alto)
• Technical Editor - On-line Math Portal (DC - Work from Home)
• Taiwan publisher looking for writer for English Reading books (short readings for high school students in Taiwan)
• "Partner" in writing gig if you are a grade school science teacher (Telecommute)

Business Market

• Curriculum Developer to write/edit a training manual, must have exper. (Pasadena - Eagle Rock)
• elearning & instructional design (santa monica)
• Sr. Instructional Designer (Contract position) (Lake Oswego, OR)

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Thu, Aug 14, 2008

Sorry it's so late. I had no internet access for the last 24 hours.

Education Market

• MCAT Review Book Question Writers (Atlanta) (And yet again!)
• Editor - Higher Ed. Life Sciences (Telecommute)
• Spanish Translators for Editing Project (Atkinson, NH)
• PART-TIME EDITOR AND WRITER (Van Nuys)
• Formatting of school workbook for students (Carmel Valley) (Want someone local; some TE writing)

Business Market

Good luck!
Laura

Education-Related Leads for Tue, Jul 1, 2008

• Science Writer Needed. WORK FROM HOME! (Los Angeles)
• John Wiley & Sons seek experienced writers for new business titles (off site)
• Math Quiz Writer
• Innovative High School Teacher
• CURRICULUM CONSULTANT (not so much a writing gig...)
• Program Curriculum Consultant (Work from home) (again, not so much writing...)

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Wed., Jun. 25, 2008

• Chemistry Test Writers (work from home)
• Spanish-to-English children's book translator needed
• Peer Reviewers For Cutting Edge Math (Chicago Area) (no pay - posted just because it made me smile!)
• Technical Writer for Training Plan (can't tell if this is contract or FT)
• Science Minded? Know your Stuff? (Telecommute)
• Writers for Literary Magazine
• Scientific/Medical Editors Needed (Anywhere in USA) (I know we have science folk visiting this blog)
• Trivia Content Writer Wanted. (ALL)
• Trivia Fact Checker Needed!!
• Co-Author Needed (Anywhere)
• Freelance Math Editor & Writer
• Freelance- Chemistry Editor & Writer
• Freelance- Music- Editor/Writer
• Freelance- Psychology/ Sociology- Editor/Writer

Good luck!

Laura

Education-Related Leads for Mon., Jun. 16 2008

• Humorous Writing for Children (Atlanta/Anywhere)
• Proofreader - Math (DUMBO) (FT; Temp; 2 weeks)
• Math Textbook Editor (Park Slope) (FT)
• Freelance Item Writers (Downtown)
• Temporary Math Standards Specialist (Vancouver, WA) (on-site; FT)
• Test prep experts needed for new book!
• Freelance science writer/editor with background in organic chemistry (Okay, not strictly education market, but I know there are science writers subscribed to this blog)
• Writer (on-site?; Utah)
• Instructional Designer - 1130 (On-site Brooklyn; Temp; keyword search - instructional designer)

Good luck!
Laura