Editorial Development Manager

About Teacher Created Materials

Teacher Created Materials is a nearly 50-year-old, award-winning publisher dedicated to making teaching more effective and learning more fun. We create PreK–12 educational programs across content areas, as well as engaging trade books, digital products, professional development titles, and professional learning services.

Our resources are made for teachers by teachers and are designed to support students, educators, caregivers, and families wherever learning takes place. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Teacher Created Materials continues to grow through strong partnerships with schools, educators, and trade channels. We are passionate about developing innovative, imaginative, and research-informed materials that are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide.

We foster a collaborative, creative, and mission-driven workplace where curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning thrive.

Teacher Created Materials Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and wellness programs
• Professional growth opportunities
• And more!

Location

• Huntington Beach office, Minneapolis office, or remote

Position Summary

Teacher Created Materials is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly organized publishing professional to help grow our professional and educational publishing lines under our Shell Education and Free Spirit Publishing imprints.

The Content Acquisition & Development Manager will identify and recruit high-profile education authors, thought leaders, presenters, and practitioners while managing the editorial development of projects from concept through production.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced publishing environment and enjoys balancing relationship-building, content development, editorial leadership, and project management. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborative leader who can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working closely with authors, freelancers, and cross-functional internal teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated publishing professional who is eager to grow into a larger leadership role within educational publishing.