Writer for High School Journalism Courses

Remote
Contracted
Mid Level
Job Description

Are you a dynamic educator, passionate about encouraging young people to explore the field of journalism? We’re hiring for a freelance Subject Matter Expert with a teaching background in Journalism to write high school courses.

The ideal candidate will be well versed in the field of journalism, with a solid understanding of appropriate and related educational standards. Candidates must have teaching experience at the high school or community college level. The candidate will be able to write in an engaging and conversational style appropriate for 13 to 17-year-olds.
 
Other experience:
  • Ability to disseminate knowledge via writing
  • Experience working with state standards
This course will equip students with the foundational knowledge for a variety of opportunities immediately upon high school graduation. It will be a two-semester course, each with 8 units of study (units will consist of 5500 - 7500 words) and work is expected to begin immediately. As part of the hiring process, potential candidates may be invited to participate in a paid audition to demonstrate their ability to understand and meet standards, as well as write material at an appropriate level and in an engaging manner.
 
Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative
  • Deadline-driven
  • Ability to apply constructive feedback
  • Curriculum planning experience
  • Can work remotely as part of a large team, using a variety of technologies
Please include your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

eDynamic Learning, a Pearson Education company, is the largest publisher of elective and CTE educational resources for 6th-12th grades in North America. Share your knowledge through resources used by students in face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual schools. While our resources support all educational environments, they never replace teachers.




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