Senior Editor

The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) is a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving the quality of K–12 education on Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history in the United States. We do this by working with publishers to ensure that instructional materials are accurate and balanced.

ICS is seeking an outstanding professional with exceptional editorial skills, experience in secondary (grades 6–12) publishing, and strong foundational knowledge of Judaism and Jewish history.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performing top-notch subject matter reviews (revising for historical accuracy and providing explanations of changes), developmental and content editing (improving structure and language, with a sharp eye for bias), and some original writing (developing new or substantially revised content)
• Ensuring that all content meets our high standards of editorial excellence, with focus on accuracy, instructional quality, classroom sensitivity, and inclusion
• Collaborating closely with our Executive Editor and Editorial Team to meet our rigorous production deadlines, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure excellent results
• Supporting a variety of processes and functions within the Editorial Team and across ICS, including the facilitation of workflows, development of style sheets and other core editorial resources, and maintenance of schedules and metrics tracking documents
• Possibility of leading and/or mentoring staff within department

Essential Qualifications:

• 3+ years as an editor in the secondary (grades 6–12) publishing space; background in social studies publishing strongly preferred
• Advanced command of core editorial functions, including exceptional content review, editing, and development skills
• Deep understanding of reading levels, text structures, and instructional practices for grades 6–12
• Support for ICS’s mission of promoting accurate K–12 education about Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with exceptional follow-through, initiative, and commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

If the above is a good fit for you, please send your resume AND cover letter explaining why you’re the best person for the role to info@icsresources.org.

Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates whose experience and qualifications most closely align with the role.

ICS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote