Freelance Blog Content Writer: Math

We are looking for educational content writers for on topics such as:

• math problems
• differentiated instruction
• tape diagram
• rote memorization
• instructional strategies
• classroom management strategies

At Third Space Learning, we pride ourselves on our pedagogy-rich, evidenced-informed and well-structured content. While we already have a team of resource providers, we are now looking for an individual who can help take our blog to the next level in terms of the topics we cover and the impact we have on teachers and school leaders seeking guidance and inspiration on teaching, learning and leadership.

We are looking for someone who can share their passion and expertise for math and learning. As a freelance Blog Content Writer, you will be working on articles targeted towards one of two key audiences:

1) Math educators and teachers in elementary and middle schools in the US

2) Administrators and school leaders in US schools and districts

You will write and develop articles and blog posts on a variety of topics from column addition or cognitive load theory to managing school budgets and funding arrangements. Many articles we commission will require experience teaching math and a deep knowledge of the Common Core or equivalent state standards.

Ideally, we are looking for working teachers (including part-time teachers), who can complete these tasks in addition to their teaching, or someone who has recently left the profession. Hours are flexible and can be worked whenever suits you, as long as the work is completed by the given deadline.

Responsibilities:

• Write developmentally appropriate, well-structured, pedagogically rich articles as directed by SEO and Content Editor

• Identify topics where articles need to be added or improved
• Where requested by your editor, incorporate specific key terms and headings in your article
• Edit and improve your work in response to feedback
• Submit your invoices and manage your own taxes

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• You must be a US teacher or have at least 2 years experience of teaching in a public school in the US
• An accredited teaching degree, such as a Bachelor of Education, or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
• Ideas and insight into what teachers want and need in maths, and how to execute this

Core Skills

• Excellent written skills
• Previous writing experience
• Organised, able to work to deadlines and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills and ICT skills - we work predominantly using Google Docs and Sheets
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Produce top-quality work and be ready to learn new skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Fully flexible working
• Expert editorial and search engine optimisation coaching and support
• Very wide exposure for your ideas: your articles will be sent to our database of over 100,000 teachers; our blog receives over 10,000 visits per day.
• Rate per blog starts at $80 and can increase depending on the author's experience, blog topic and length, and required research.