Honest and Hardworking Virtual/AcademicResearch Assistant Who is Willing to Learn and Grow with a New Education Business

I have a new educational services business (providing classes and curriculum to homeschoolers and microschools), and I am looking for an honest, motivated, and responsible individual who is willing to learn and grow from critical feedback.

Good English reading and writing skills are required.

A background in teaching is a plus.

I value character and work ethics far above existing knowledge and skill. These are the values and characteristics I am looking for the most in an individual:

– honesty and open communication
– motivated and takes initiative in learning and improving
– able to receive and grow from critical feedback
– not afraid to ask clarifying questions or more specific directions when needed
– pays close attention to detail (for example: reading this job posting carefully and following instructions) (-_^)
– hardworking and responsible: timely in communication, does what they say they will do
– independent worker – can complete projects and produce results without long-term micromanagement
– a critical thinker and willing to give feedback to improve processes related to the job when possible

I have a diverse variety of tasks that I need help with. I will list them below in order of most urgent and important. I know it might be hard to find someone with all the skills and knowledge, but I will train the right person.

Training and access will be provided in all the software, skills, and processes if needed.

1. Creating/ collecting assets for educational videos:
– I need historical images in the public domain that match the specific subjects of my video. And I would like for it to be accurate. This is something I can teach someone to do.
– create relevant, attractive, and professional-looking slides with educational information to enhance the videos. I will provide templates and training.
– collect relevant copyright-free (or from my Canva membership) b-roll footage for each video.
– create short and simple animations to go along with the videos when there are no stock videos available for b-roll (Canva).

2. Research and script assistant:
– research specific events in history and help with organizing information into a coherent whole
– we can use AI to help with organizing information, but I’ve found that it is not very accurate when it comes to the type of historical facts I like to include in the educational content

3. Creation of educational worksheets and viewing guides (with the help of AI software if needed):
– watch the educational videos/read the script to generate simple comprehension and extension questions. Then put them together into a quiz or viewing guide with an answer key.
– Organize and publish the guides/quizzes in a visually pleasing and uncluttered way (with assistance from Canva).

4. Tech help (later on potentially):
– updating and maintaining a WordPress website.
– creating email automation (MailerLite to start)
– creating online store listings (with attractive product images) on my website (using Thrivecart or WooCommerce, depending on the product), TPT, and Etsy
– converting documents into PDF files or Google to have them ready to sell
– systemize processes in the business (through ClickUp, etc.)

Work Hours and Communication:

I’m open to hiring full-time or part-time. The posted pay is for full-time work, based on 40 hours per week, for someone who needs extensive training. Pay will grow with mastery of skills, productivity, and quality of work.

I don’t plan on using time-tracking software, unless needed for training or during the trial period. Instead, we will agree upon the amount of work and quality that you can complete each day based on 8 hours of work (or less if part-time). So you can manage your time as you see fit. But please show up to our check-ins and give me advanced warnings if you are taking time off.

There will be a brief video call daily/every other day if you are hired on a full-time basis. We will schedule longer video calls if needed for training and brainstorming sessions. I’m based in Kansas, United States so we can work out a decent time that will work for both of us.

Hiring Process:
1. Begin a short conversation with me by responding to this job posting, as per instructions (see below).
2. Complete a couple of paid trial or training tasks.
3. Typically, a 2-3 week trial, paid weekly
4. After the trial period, we evaluate to see if it is a good fit and if any adjustments need to be made.

If you are interested in this position, please respond with the letters JMJ in the subject line. Sorry, I may not read responses that fail to follow this instruction. It will be a way for me to weed out spam. Thanks!

In addition, please tell me the following:

1. A little about yourself: your experience, strengths, and areas for growth
2. Things you will not compromise on as it relates to work ethics
3. The three most important priorities in your life
4. Describe your ideal employer

P.S. You can learn more about the company here:

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Click to view/@learninghistory – to see the types of videos we create.