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Studies Weekly Inc is now hiring Elementary Science Content Writer in Remote. View job listing details and apply now. Job Details Job Title Independent Contractor - Elementary Science Content WriterJob Location RemoteJob Type Contract work various durationsNote a writing sample is required to apply for this position please review the instructions belowStart Date ASAPDisclaimer The assigned projects could take a significant amount of time per week Studies Weekly Inc is now hiring Elementary Science Content Writer in Remote. View job listing details and apply now. Job Details Job Title Independent Contractor - Elementary Science Content WriterJob Location RemoteJob Type Contract work various durationsNote a writing sample is required to apply for this position please review the instructions belowStart Date ASAPDisclaimer The assigned projects could take a significant amount of time per week consistently to complete We are looking for someone who can devote the needed time to meet the required deadlinesQualifications Bachelors Degree required Masters strongly preferred Elementary science writing experience required samples required see below Three years as an elementary teacher strongly preferredStudies Weekly creates a full science curriculum for elementary students for use by school districts across the nation We are a team of curriculum writers that often need contractor support to help us build and update our curriculum... materialsFull Job Description The Elementary Science Content Writer is a contractor position responsible for creating non-fiction informational writing passages at grade level K-5 covering various science topicsstandards We have an immediate need for a content writer to create two different types of writing passages1 Prior knowledge summary for students by standard2 Teacher background information by standardSee the request at the bottom of this posting to submit writing samples with your application If you dont submit writing samples you cannot be consideredPrimary Tasks Writing non-fiction informational text for teachers and students K-5 Writing must be appropriate for the grade level or elementary teacher Writing must be clear easy to understand and high quality Proper grammar punctuation and spelling is required Other writing assignments may be requested of various lengths purposes and K-5 audiences Must be able to achieve writing objectives quickly and with minimal reworkJob Requirements - Regular but limited availability during working hours for meetings and collaboration This position requires a self-starter someone who takes ownership for their work and doesnt have to always be directed Experience with early childhood developmental practices theory pedagogy Demonstrable experience with standards curriculum writing and creation of student resources Strong background in science content at the elementary level Able to effectively unpack the Next Generation Science standards or other state standards Have a passionate desire to help elementary-aged students learn science Works well virtually with other curriculum professionals Good collaboration skills willingness to talk share work together towards common goalsPlease submit the following writing samples in a cover letter 1 For the following Texas TEKS standard write a 100-200 word student-facing paragraph that you would consider prior knowledge that a student needs to know and understand before addressing this standard You should base your prior knowledge on the related TEKS 4th grade standards2 For the following Texas TEKS standard write a 200-300 word paragraphs for the teacher that reviews the science a teacher needs to understand in order to feel comfortable teaching this standard This is purely to help the teacher understand the science not what the teacher needs to do with his or her studentsTexas TEKS Standard Grade 5 8 Force motion and energy The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in cycles patterns and systemsThe student is expected toA investigate and describe the transformation of energy in systems such as energy in a flashlight battery that changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energyJob Type ContractPay Up to 200000 per monthSchedule Self-determined scheduleApplication Questions Regular but limited availability during working hours to meet with curriculum writers is requiredEducation Bachelors RequiredExperience writing elementary science curriculum 3 years RequiredWork Location Remote Show more details...
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Summary - The Senior Software Engineer provides support to the Chief Technology Officer for developing both frontend and backend tools for the purpose of managing highly dynamic content, immersive educational applications, and cutting-edge analytics. Also provides support to the Information Systems Manager on system administration. Essential Duties and Responsibilities –... • Work in a team to architect and develop information systems from the Summary - The Senior Software Engineer provides support to the Chief Technology Officer for developing both frontend and backend tools for the purpose of managing highly dynamic content, immersive educational applications, and cutting-edge analytics. Also provides support to the Information Systems Manager on system administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities –...
• Work in a team to architect and develop information systems from the ground up
• Maintain existing websites
• Provides support on system administration
• Testing and troubleshooting
• Assist in developing project requirements
• Develop standards-compliant web applications
• Self-motivated with a productive mindset
• Review and troubleshoot website issues
• Collaborates with and provides backup to other departments as needed
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
• Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications
• Coordinates work for teams
• Provides technical support to project team member
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs a variety of tasks
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• May report to an executive or a manager

Job Requirements –
• In-depth knowledge of the following languages:
• PHP
• JavaScript/jQuery
• Git
• SQL
• Considerable knowledge of HTML, CSS, AJAX
• Become knowledgeable in the company’s products
• Punctuality and professionalism
• Continually improve through a personalized internal professional development plan. Not less than 12 hours per year for full-time employment.
• Regular and predictable attendance

Education and Experience –
• May require a bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience in the following areas preferred but not required:
• Networking, Linux systems administration, and DBA experience
• Experience with other languages (Perl, C, Java, ActionScript, etc.)
• Functional knowledge of PHP frameworks
• Experience with sophisticated educational web content preferred

Physical Demands –

The employee is required to talk, hear and see. Often, this position requires the employee to stand, sit, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, ascend and descend stairs. Also to reach with arms and hands, and use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and manipulate keyboard keys. The employee is also required to lift up to 20 lbs. Travel may be required on company business by plane, car or other transportation.

Disclaimer –

The statements herein are intended to describe and summarize the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position
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