The Art of Education University

Magazine Writer [Remote, Contractor]

The Art of Education University is seeking exceptional educators to write for its online magazine, which receives over 800,000 views per month. Writers submit three articles, along with 3-4 original photos each month. Writers must have classroom art experience, strong writing and communication skills, enthusiasm and knowledge of trends and best practices in art education, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.  [Part-Time, Contracted, Remote]

The Art of Education University | Who We Are | 

MISSION 

Our mission is simple, driven, and inspiring: We grow amazing art teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging professional development at every stage of their career.

BELIEFS

AOEU is an innovative and fast-growing institution of higher education serving art teachers around the world. In 2019, we became the first homegrown graduate university in the state of Iowa in 50 years and the world’s first “university for life,” serving art educators throughout an entire lifetime of learning.

The Art of Education University serves tens of thousands of students, readers, and customers around the U.S. and in over 40 countries. Our Magazine is read more than 800,000 times each month, our events are attended by over 4,000 art educators annually, and we serve over 2,000 graduate students each year. 

CULTURE

Our culture is at the heart of our success as an institution. We believe in a drama-free environment that upholds the ideals of Radical Candor©.  We believe that your success is our success. You will always know where you stand and be challenged to grow and stretch yourself in ways you never imagined.

LEARN MORE

https://theartofeducation.edu/about/work-with-aoe/

The Details | Magazine Writer |

Responsibilities

Writers submit three articles, along with 3-4 original photos, to be published in The Art of Education University's Online Magazine each month. Writers create one Instagram Story per month to highlight an article they have written. Writers provide timely and clear communication with the writing team and the Media Content Manager via Slack and email each week.  

Required

• K-12 Classroom teaching experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Open to suggestions and feedback.
• Passion and knowledge about up-to-date trends and best practices in art education. 
• Organized and responsible with deadlines.
• Comfortable and proficient with technology.

Work Environment

The duties of this position are typical of those performed in a home office setting. The majority of tasks will be performed while sitting at a desk.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires considerable concentration and focus when writing articles.
• Ability to lift a laptop

VISUAL & TACTILE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view computer screens for periods of time. 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.
  
  

Compensation 

Writers earn a base stipend of $350 each month. Writers also receive additional perks including full access to the PRO Learning and FLEX Curriculum platforms and free entrance to the NOW Conferences, held twice each year. Writers can also enroll in AOEU courses for half price. 

Thank you for taking the time to submit an application to write for The Art of Education University. We pull applications only when we have openings. We will reach out if you move on to the next round of the process. 

How to Apply

APPLY HERE https://theartofed.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=47 

The Art of Education University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. The Art of Education University will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, color, national origin/ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Art of Education University is a participant of E-Verify.