Job Details

Proofreader

Department: Product

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Remote - USA

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

Rewrite the Narrative for Student Success

Do you want to contribute to leveling the playing field for all students? If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in the world of education, then come work alongside other dedicated professionals who are committed to helping students succeed.

We are seeking talented proofreaders to ensure our content is the highest quality, engages students, and provides effective and scaffolded learning that can bring students of all score levels to a college-ready level of mastery. You'll be a key player in our mission to level the educational playing field and make a real difference in students' lives. MasteryPrep is here to be the best in every role in our company as we help our students thrive.

If you're excited to make a tangible impact in a supportive yet fast-paced environment, you'll fit in wonderfully with MasteryPrep.

Responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating lesson content (including print materials, slide decks, online lessons, and practice tests) for grammatical accuracy, clarity, and adherence to provided style guidelines
• Accurately reporting issues through a ticketing system or according to provided guidelines.
• Maintaining quality and consistency of style in all produced content.
• Communicating regularly with the MasteryPrep team in regard to deadlines, feedback, and transparency on work progress.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2+ years of proofreading or editing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, which include a strong command of the English language and grammar rules.
• Comfortability reviewing a range of subjects including ELA, STEM, and Social Sciences.
• Able to quickly learn new technology and enforce detailed standards according to style guides.
• Able to follow deadlines and produce quality work with a prompt turnaround, typically within 24 hours.
• Familiar with using and have access to the following:
  
  
  • Stable internet connection
  • Slack messaging (access will be provided)
  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat DC
• Screen-capture and/or screen-recording software is preferred but not required.
• Test prep experience, high standardized test scores, and an education background are prioritized.

Benefits

This is a part-time 1099 contract position with a pay rate of $25 per hour.