Position Purpose:

Work with the Senior Content Developer to contribute to the development phase of new supplemental or ancillary product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Senior Content Developer and freelance writers developing access supports aligned to core content for teachers, students and families, in both print and digital formats, to ensure that content guidelines are observed
• Review and edit access supports in manuscript and production stages
• Incorporate feedback from Professional Development, Sales and Marketing, and Editorial management
• Support Senior Content Developer in maintaining writing and editing guidelines for access supports
• Attend regularly scheduled status meetings with Senior Content Developer to report on workflow and content issues
• Read professional journals to increase market and pedagogical knowledge
• Attend department and weekly product status meetings
• Complete time tracking documentation on a weekly basis
• Aid in the QA of new digital products

Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience developing literacy materials for an educational publisher
• B.A. in English, education, or a related field (M.A. a real plus)
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Current knowledge of language, literacy and educational standards, expectations and requirements
• Advanced proficiency, MS Office
• Basic-Intermediate proficiency, Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
• Comfortable juggling several workflows concurrently
• Able to receive direction and apply feedback
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Teaching experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading is a plus
• Knowledge of best practices in scaffolding instruction and supporting students in an English Language Arts core program is a plus

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefits

- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K

- Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days

- Employee Referral Bonus

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

- Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking

- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Lunches/Events

- Game Room - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events

- Happy Hours - Paid Technology - Sports Leagues

- Art Exhibitions - Flex work schedule* - Off-site Work Program*

Professional Development

- Education Scholarship Fund - Cross Functional Training

- Job Training & Conferences - Paid Internships

COVID-19 Policy - USA

All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.