Freelance Text Editor - Project Hire

Freelance Text Editor Project Hire - Freelance Opportunity Student Text Editor, Superkids Zaner-Bloser is seeking an experienced Project Hire-Editor to assist with planning, writing, editing, and coordinating the development of student-facing decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts for the Superkids K–2 Reading Program for the next 12+ months. We are looking for an Editor who is passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging grade-level texts to support developing readers, as well as complex read-aloud texts for building knowledge and vocabulary. Project Specifications The initial project timeframe is 12+ months. Time commitment of 40 hours per week at an approximate hourly rate of $35.00 based on experience. A project hire/freelancer is not employed directly by Zaner-Bloser and is not eligible for company benefits. You have a deep understanding for • Literary and informational text development, specifically for grades K–2. • Aligning decodable texts with a phonics scope and sequence. • Telling engaging stories and expressing complex ideas using grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure. • Using visuals and text together to support children’s understanding. For this project, you will: • Plan new and revised texts to align with requirements for readability level (such as Lexiles®), decodability, thematic connections, and our standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Create detailed writing guidelines for different types of student texts, including decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts. • Write, review, and revise concepts, outlines, and manuscripts to ensure compliance with text requirements and writing guidelines. • Write creative/art specifications to guide illustration. • Conduct research and document sources as part of the development process. • Coordinate the phases of the book production process. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of editorial experience in educational publishing for grades K–2. • Excellent writing and editing skills, specifically for children’s literary and informational texts. Must have experience developing decodable text and working with readability requirements for specific grade levels. • Experience coordinating editorial projects and providing guidance for writers. • Skilled at conceptualizing the design and layout of children’s books. • Familiarity with early (K–2) elementary school reading curriculum. • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on creative projects. Able to give and receive feedback well. • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects. To Apply Provide writing samples with resume & cover letter. Note that writing samples of children’s texts that candidates have written or edited, as well as decodable texts, are preferred. Apply tot his job