Social Studies Editorial Manager

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Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) is a leading provider of K–12 curriculum solutions that combine engaging content, hands‑on learning, and powerful technology to bring education to life.

TCI delivers innovative content to more than 50,000 K‑12 schools across the nation via our award‑winning products. As an established EdTech company, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of teachers and students every day through our programs, including the History Alive!, Social Studies Alive!, and Science Alive! series.

We are seeking a Social Studies Editorial Manager that will lead the development, execution, and quality assurance of all Social Studies editorial work. This role is responsible for managing the social studies editorial team, overseeing workflows, and ensuring that all content meets rigorous standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency. The Manager ensures that editorial output reflects the TCI brand, supports business objectives, and is delivered on time and within scope.

This individual will collaborate closely with Production, Design, Marketing, and other cross‑functional partners to create cohesive, effective, and scalable content. They will play a key role in optimizing editorial processes, strengthening cross‑team communication, and driving excellence across all social studies curriculum products and initiatives.

• Recruit, onboard, and develop editorial talent, including temporary and full‑time staff, to ensure all team members possess the skills, training, and support necessary to execute high‑quality content initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and grow the social studies editorial team by setting clear performance expectations and providing ongoing feedback, mentorship, and professional development to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the assignment, review, and approval of editorial content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency with the brand voice, and alignment to state and national standards.
• Uphold editorial integrity by ensuring all content complies with organizational guidelines, regulatory requirements, and legal/ethical considerations.
• Partner closely with the Production Manager to ensure the production and layout teams receive all required editorial materials and feedback to keep projects moving efficiently through the pipeline.
• Manage editorial workflows and deadlines by collaborating on project scheduling, prioritization, and cross‑functional coordination to maintain on‑time delivery across teams and programs.

• Minimum of 7 years of people‑management experience, ideally overseeing editorial, content development, or curriculum teams within an educational publishing or EdTech environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in educational publishing, with a strong understanding of standards alignment, instructional design principles, and K‑12 market needs.
• A minimum of 5 years of editorial experience, preferably focused on social studies curriculum, demonstrating expertise in scientific accuracy, pedagogy, and grade‑level appropriateness.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Education, English, History, or Political Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional project management capabilities, with a track record of leading complex, multi‑workstream initiatives and consistently delivering high‑quality results on time and within scope.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with key publishing and productivity tools, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management applications.

$120,000 – $187,000 annually

This is a full‑time remote position. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related experience, skills, and location. TCI offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) benefits, PTO and bonus eligibility.

For this position, TCI is hiring in the following states only: CA, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MI, MN, MT, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA.

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