Editor- Math Content

Great Minds, a rapidly growing nonprofit organization developing world-class curricula for Prekindergarten through Grade 12, is seeking an Editor- Math Content to join our mission-driven team of professionals.

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math and PhD Science, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs almost 600 people.

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

The Editor- Math Content ensures that all Eureka Math content including print and digital curricula, professional development presentations, and public-facing documents meet our quality standards for clarity, readability, voice, and tone by identifying areas for improvement and making revisions. A successful Editor- Math Content demonstrates command of the English language, fluency with elementary and/or secondary mathematics, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Ensure the quality and consistency of writing in Eureka Math content.
• Demonstrate editorial sensibility, including the ability to
  • edit and attend to precise, academic language,
  • ensure the appropriate voice and tone,
  • identify specific areas in which content should be revised, and
  • apply and give constructive feedback.
• Adhere to
  • the Great Minds Editorial Style Guide,
  • the Eureka MathStyle Guide, and
  • the Chicago Manual of Style(CMOS).
• Work collaboratively with teams within the department, including content developers, math auditors, and managing editors.

Qualifications

• Four-year or advanced college degree, preferably related to Math Education or English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an editor of curricula or other publications.
• Superior technical writing and editing skills.
• Fluency in elementary and/or secondary mathematics.
• Familiarity working with CMOS.
• Ability to adapt to the organization’s style, voice, and tone.
• Exposure to Prekindergarten through Grade 12 reading (e.g., Lexile) and comprehension levels.
• Meticulous eye for detail while keeping a global perspective.
• Strong communication skills.

Ideal Attributes

• Experience as an editor for a mathematics publication.
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in mathematics education.
• Efficiency and organization across multiple projects.
• Personal accountability, urgency, and persistence in completing high-quality work products.
• Flexibility during periods of rapid change.
• Appreciation for, and adherence to, a task- and deadline-driven workflow.
• Passion for quality resources within the Prekindergarten through Grade 12 educational system.
• Growth mindset and a welcoming attitude toward constructive feedback.
• Self-motivation to thrive in a remote work setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Equation Editor, and Adobe Reader.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Details

• Full-time regular position.
• Remote position.
• Excellent benefits package.

Please submit a cover letter with a resume.

Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check.