A career at Benchmark Education Company

Are you interested in helping children of all abilities learn to read?   Do you want a career that promises the satisfaction of inspiring teachers and administrators in their mission to provide instruction that gets results?   If you want to join a creative, energetic, fast-paced company with a proven track record and promise of continued growth, then consider a career with Benchmark Education Company.

Join a winning team and promote literacy worldwide.

Benchmark Education Company, headquartered in Pelham, NY, produces research-based, proven-effective literacy materials for supplementary and intervention use with K–12 students, including gifted, on-level, and struggling readers; students with learning disabilities; and those still mastering English as a second language.   Standards-aligned products and services, supported by professional development training, are designed to supplement core reading programs and help teachers take each learner on a different road toward academic success.   BEC materials are used in over 15,000 schools and districts across the United States and abroad.

Current Opportunities

We are looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

• Quality Assurance Coordinator/Manager

To apply for any of these positions, e-mail your resume and cover letter (including salary history and target) to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  We will only consider resumes accompanied by a cover letter. Local candidates only.

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Manager

This role manages all Quality Assurance testing for multiple simultaneous Web and CD digital educational products to ensure the delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Determine test strategy, scope, schedules, staffing and other resources needed for each testing phase
• Coordinate with product development vendors for all stages of testing
• Create test plans for off-shore QA vendors
• Answer tester questions about product features and technical issues
• Review and track all bugs throughout the QA process
• Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and off-site vendors about product status, issues, and fixes
• Produce technical product User Guides
• Other projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a super project manager with at least two years of experience overseeing digital product quality assurance testing, who is adept at creating and managing schedules and work plans and has been successful developing and working within budgets. You will need excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Experience managing overseas vendors is a real plus.

You should have knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems as well as Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari browsers. You also should be comfortable with basic technical troubleshooting; familiar with Web and CD products; detail-oriented, accurate and flexible. Experience in educational publishing would be helpful but is not required. Strong Microsoft Office skills required.

Benchmark Education Company values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace. Our products are used by a diverse population, which we reflect in the materials we create, our hiring practices, and the way we treat our employees.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Each applicant and employee is considered on individual merit.