Job Description
Proofreader
Fully Remote
AOEU is seeking a skilled proofreader to edit the content that shares our story and vision, promotes our brand, and helps connect K12 art teachers with individualized solutions. The proofreader works closely with content and product teams to edit copy for our K-12 Curriculum and K-12 Professional Development products.
POSITION DETAILS
Structured as a remote, full-time (30+ hours/week), benefits-eligible hourly position. This position will report to the Director of Product Management.
We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning! This position is eligible to remote work from the following locations: USA.
Who We Are
AOEU is an art teacher’s partner for life. We provide art-specific professional development, engaging curriculum, relevant resources, and a rigorous master’s degree program.
MISSION: We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging professional development at every stage of their career.
The Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Have superior proofreading skills
- Understanding and apply APA formatting
- Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Lean into good communication and interpersonal skills to take and receive feedback with tact and encouragement.
- Check content for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies.
- Rewrite text as necessary to improve clarity and readability.
- Partner with graphic design, content, product management, and product design.
- Keep abreast of trends in content and style.
- Make recommendations for updates to AOEU’s copy style guide
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage time and projects to ensure that deadlines are met
- Proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Google Suite
- Familiarity with style guides
- Excellent grammar and communication skills
Position Requirements
While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to view computer screens for significant periods of time. The Art of Education University is an online university therefore 95-98% of one’s time will be on or using technology.
- Ability to use a laptop keyboard with accuracy.
- Ability to hear at normal levels and through electronic devices such as laptops, earbuds, phones, and the like.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Health, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for individual employees, employer HSA contribution, and no waiting period (effective 1st month after hire)
- 401K plan with 4% match, no waiting or vesting period
- Self-managed PTO (15+ days/year encouraged)
- All federal holidays off + an end-of-year holiday shutdown
- Monthly mobile, internet, or coworking space stipend
- $600 home office equipment stipend
- Fully remote, flexible schedule
- 8+ weeks paid parental leave
- Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
- Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)