Job Description

The Instructional Design department seeks full-time proofreaders to join our globally distributed team. In this role, you will proofread instructional materials created by our globally distributed team, under the supervision of an Instructional Design team leader. This work supports our high-priority operations around the world, and so besides excellent proofreading skills, it requires flexibility, calm, and the ability to produce excellent work in a fast-paced environment. You are highly detail-oriented with a nuanced understanding of proofreading conventions; you ve probably noticed several things in this posting that you re itching to fix, but you also know when to let an inconsistency stand. You are a source of calm in stressful environments, unfazed by a change to the style guide or a sudden reordering of your priorities, and you can adjust easily to the unique requirements of a particular project. The Instructional Design team is located in Boston, Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, and Hyderabad. This role is based in Hyderabad, but will very likely include remote collaboration with teams overseas. Proofread and correct daily lessons ( teacher guides ) electronically, directly in our CMS and in Word files Proofread other instructional materials, such as exams and textbooks, as assigned Maintain a highly organized system for tracking materials through the proofreading process Adhere exactly to specific formatting and delivery requirements, such as styling manuscripts and correcting filenames Provide feedback to supervisors and writers regarding the content you proofread Jump into new, unusual projects with other Academics or Instructional Design teams Ability to edit electronically in Microsoft Word and online in our CMS Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent office programs (word processing, spreadsheet, email) A detailed doer You have a track record of getting things done. You re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company. A creative problem-solver Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, NewGlobe works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. A relentless advocate The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value. A malleable learner You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you ve missed things or failed today. A data-driven decision-maker When making decisions, you don t rely your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications. A curious investigator You ask why a lot. You don t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.

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