Associate Editor

NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Associate Editor of Scholastic News 1 for first graders.

The Associate Editor will assist in creating engaging, age-appropriate articles and teaching resources for first-grade classrooms nationwide.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Editorial

• With support from Editor, concept and write delightful, engaging nonfiction articles aligned with first-grade teaching standards.

• With support from Editor, work with design team to review photos, illustrations, and layouts for each issue

• Communicate with scientists and historians to factcheck content

Teaching Resources

• Write activities, skills pages, and lesson plans.

• Deliver all assets on time.

• Understand current grade-level pedagogy.

• Correlate state standards.

• Q/A Web site

Teacher Outreach

• Manage teacher advisory board by recruiting advisers, setting up comp subscriptions, and creating monthly issue evaluations. 

• Set up school visits

Plus various administrative and editorial support tasks

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to contribute well-written nonfiction texts for young children

• Enthusiasm for learning about classroom practices and pedagogy

• Ability to meet all deadlines and deliver print and digital assets according to production schedule

• Some knowledge of teaching resources such as skill pages, activities, and lesson plans

• Willingness to learn the craft of creating top-notch teaching resources

• Skilled at researching articles and interviewing experts

• Team player who collaborates well with staff and contributes in meetings

• Good communication skills for interacting with teacher customers

Experience and Education:

Experience:
Experience writing for children
Some professional publishing and editorial experience
Roles in field of Education is a plus

Education:
Bachelor’s or higher

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