Senior Editor, Humanities

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum development or the development of instructional materials for social studies, with at least some experience in K-5 curriculum development; experience managing projects preferred.
• Teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in educational methodologies and instructional design within the social studies subject areas; similar knowledge in English language arts/early literacy (reading pedagogy and associated skills) strongly preferred.

Formal education or equivalent

• Graduate or undergraduate degree with majors or minors in any of the following: history, economics, English, education, anthropology, ethnic studies, geography, second language acquisition, or related fields.

• Familiarity with today’s youth, popular culture, and what motivates youth to learn, especially at the K-5 level but 6-12 is also desired.
• Proficient user of software programs including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Google equivalents.
• Knowledge of differentiation strategies, scaffolding for MLL students, and UDL (content accessibility).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Actively pursues innovation by proposing and creating samples of future products.
• Proficiency with editing, grammar, and following a style guide, such as Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to set relevant priorities on a daily basis as the job requires multi-tasking.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with the required level of quality.
• Ability to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to work with both an eye for detail and a larger understanding of project objectives and goals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-confidence to actively participate in meetings and open forums.
• Knowledge of production processes for print and digital instructional materials.
• Ability to write original content, and to edit and rewrite content generated by others, to meet standards of accuracy, style, grade level, and market need.
• Knows how to translate knowledge of English language arts and literacy into social studies content that meets customer needs.
• Willingness to promote a sense of teamwork and work to reduce team barriers and conflicts.
• Ability to have a “customer focus” in working with teams to conceptualize marketable products.
• Proactive in anticipating, evaluating, and solving for issues to avoid disruptions in workflow.
• Willingness to volunteer for new tasks or initiatives, and the ability to follow through on those efforts.

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At Savvas, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package.

We invest in our employees with a rewards package that combines compensation, exceptional benefits and wellness programs in addition to opportunities for professional growth.

This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.

The posted hiring range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and remains subject to modification.

is determined by factors such as but not limited to skills, experience, budget, and internal equity.

Hiring Range: $76,000 - $85,000

Starting on Day One w e are committed to the health, well-being, and development of our employees.

As a Savvas employee, you are eligible to participate in benefits that put you first.

Our benefits include a wide range of offerings including but not limited to the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
• Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
• Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
• Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

Savvas benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.