What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Contributor, Freelance position at Newsela?
The role:
Our Math Contributors bring a wide variety of experience to the table, but they are all united by their passion for improving the lives of teachers and students, and their commitment to developing engaging, student-centered, and culturally responsive resources. To achieve this, different types of assignments for Math Contributors might include:
- Develop interactive slide-based materials aligned with CCSS standards.
- Create multimedia-enhanced flashcards to improve student practice.
- Construct technology-enhanced items for integration into Formative’s item bank.
- Implement Newsela articles to enrich math instruction with real-world connections.
Why you're a great fit:
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In order to be successful in this role, our Math Contributors have the following experience and abilities:
Experience
- Strong expertise in secondary math (Grades 6-12).
- Proven ability to create standards-aligned math items and lessons.
- Experience with technology-enhanced item (TEI) standards.
- Consistent track record of meeting deadlines.
- Detail-oriented approach to content creation.
- Familiarity with educational content platforms or quick-to-learn new tools.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality educational materials.
Knowledge
- Strong grasp of secondary-level math concepts (Grades 6 - 12), including algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.
- Proficiency in aligning content with educational standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS).
- Experience with assessment strategies and technology-enhanced items (TEIs).
- Familiarity with educational technology tools for math instruction.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development for secondary math education.
- Awareness of current pedagogical trends in math instruction.
Who We Are
One of the fastest growing tech companies in K-12 education, Newsela was founded on the principle that while every child may have unique learning preferences, they all deserve a rich learning experience that ignites a love of learning. We built our platform based on learning science research to deliver the most engaging, authentic content to modernize how teaching happens in the classroom. Along with interactive assessments and tools, we provide teachers with digital content at five reading levels -- from 100 of the best sources -- that is relevant to the diverse backgrounds and interests of their students. Since we started in 2013, we’ve established a presence in 90% of U.S. K-12 schools and over 2.5M teachers and 37M students have registered with Newsela.
This role is compensated on a per-task basis. The benefits listed below apply to full-time employees only.
