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Newsela

Decodable Text Writer, Freelance

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Temporary

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Newsela is hiring a Decodable Text Writer, Freelance. The writer will create original, leveled decodable texts such as short stories, poems, and non-fiction aligned with a phonics scope and sequence. They will collaborate with the editorial team to revise content based on feedback and ensure all deadlines and quality standards are met.

Highlights
  • Write original decodable texts that follow a specific phonics scope and sequence.
  • Use only targeted phonics skills and previously taught sounds/spellings in texts.
  • Collaborate with editorial team to revise and refine content.
  • Meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
  • Requires proven paid writing experience, ideally in educational publishing or children's content.
  • Strong understanding of foundational reading skills including phonics and phonemic awareness.
  • Attention to detail with a passion for educationally sound content.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
  • Must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
  • Compensation is on a per-task basis; benefits apply to full-time employees only.

Decodable Text Writer, Freelance Full Description

The role:

We're looking for an experienced freelance writer to create engaging, decodable texts for early readers. You'll be responsible for writing short, leveled stories that adhere strictly to our phonics scope and sequence. This is a per-assignment, remote position with flexible hours.
  • Write original, decodable texts (short stories, poems, non-fiction) that align with a provided phonics scope and sequence.
  • Ensure each text uses only the targeted phonics skills and previously taught sounds/spellings.
  • Work closely with our editorial team to revise and refine texts based on feedback.
  • Meet all project deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
Why you're a great fit:
  • Proven paid writing experience, ideally for an educational publisher, children's content, or similar industry.
  • A strong understanding of foundational reading skills, including phonics and phonemic awareness.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for creating high-quality, educationally sound content.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
  • Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
 
This role is compensated on a per-task basis. The benefits listed below apply to full-time employees only. 

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