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Contract Writing Editor

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Location
Remote
Posted
1 day ago
Department
Core Reviews
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated professional experience editing complex educational, technical, research-based, instructional, or comparable content
  • Demonstrated experience with both substantive/developmental editing and copyediting
  • Strong technical editing skills, including the ability to improve organization, clarity, readability, and language while preserving accuracy, nuance, and intended meaning
  • Exceptional command of English grammar, syntax, punctuation, usage, mechanics, and editorial conventions
  • Demonstrated ability to identify ambiguity, inconsistencies, terminology conflicts, unsupported wording, and subtle differences in meaning within complex written materials
  • Ability to translate or edit complex ideas into clear, precise, reader-centered language without oversimplifying the content
Nice to have
  • Professional editing experience with K–12 instructional materials, curriculum, assessments, educator-facing guidance, education research, or instructional-materials reviews
  • Background or demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in mathematics education, particularly early mathematics or elementary mathematics
  • Background or demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in multilingual learner education, English learner education, language development, or linguistically responsive instruction
  • Experience editing materials that integrate education research, evidence statements, rubrics, criteria, indicators, or scoring guidance
  • Experience editing materials intended for multiple education audiences, such as teachers, instructional leaders, district leaders, reviewers, researchers, or curriculum decision-makers
What the job really is

The Contract Writing Editor at EdReports.org will provide substantive and technical editorial support for Multilingual Learner Early Math tools and resources. This role involves enhancing the clarity, organization, and accessibility of educational materials while preserving their technical integrity. The editor will work approximately 25 hours, focusing on improving readability and consistency, and will collaborate with subject-matter experts as needed.

Benefits
  • Compensation at $100 per hour, for a maximum contract amount of $2,500
  • Contract period is approximately October 2026 through November 2026
Things to weigh
  • Limited to 25 hours of work, which may restrict the scope of editing that can be accomplished
  • Requires strong collaboration with subject-matter experts for certain editorial decisions
  • The role is remote, which may require self-management and discipline in a home office environment
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