Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Content Creation Editorial Design Project Management Production Engineering Thought Leadership Recruitment Strategies Cross-Functional Collaboration

Other Skills

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Strategic Thinking
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Entrepreneurship
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Relationship Building
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Communication
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Collaboration
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Leadership
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Multitasking
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Adaptability
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly organized publishing professional with experience in educational publishing
Proven track record in content acquisition, author recruitment, and development for educational materials
Strong editorial leadership, project management, and ability to manage multiple complex projects
Excellent communicator and collaborative leader experienced in working with authors, freelancers, and cross-functional teams

Requirements:

Identify and recruit high-profile education authors, thought leaders, presenters, and practitioners to develop publishing projects under Shell Education and Free Spirit Publishing imprints
Manage editorial development of projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, timelines, and strategic alignment
Lead editorial direction and coordinate cross-functional collaboration with authors, freelancers, and internal teams to deliver high-impact educational and professional learning materials
Drive growth of Shell Education and Free Spirit Publishing lines by shaping content strategy and nurturing relationships with key partners

Job description

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.

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