You have a deep understanding for

• Literary and informational text development, specifically for grades K–2. 

• Aligning decodable texts with a phonics scope and sequence. 

• Telling engaging stories and expressing complex ideas using grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure.

• Using visuals and text together to support children’s understanding. 

For this project, you will:

• Plan new and revised texts to align with requirements for readability level (such as Lexiles®), decodability, thematic connections, and our standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Create detailed writing guidelines for different types of student texts, including decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts.

• Write, review, and revise concepts, outlines, and manuscripts to ensure compliance with text requirements and writing guidelines.

• Write creative/art specifications to guide illustration.

• Conduct research and document sources as part of the development process.

• Coordinate the phases of the book production process. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of editorial experience in educational publishing for grades K–2. 

• Excellent writing and editing skills, specifically for children’s literary and informational texts. Must have experience developing decodable text and working with readability requirements for specific grade levels.

• Experience coordinating editorial projects and providing guidance for writers. 

• Skilled at conceptualizing the design and layout of children’s books.

• Familiarity with early (K–2) elementary school reading curriculum.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on creative projects. Able to give and receive feedback well.

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects.

To Apply

Provide writing samples with resume & cover letter. Note that writing samples of children’s texts that candidates have written or edited, as well as decodable texts, are preferred.