Associate Editor: 6–12 Educational Content

Our mission is to partner with educators on solutions that break down learning barriers and help all students realize their potential. With innovative digital and print curriculum in grades 6–12 language arts, Advanced Placement courses, and a wide range of additional subjects and grade levels, we are experiencing rapid growth as schools transition to blended learning. As a family-owned business since 1926, we build for the long term by investing in our team—encouraging initiative, collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous growth.

The Associate Editor supports the development and management of print and digital educational products. This role collaborates with editors, authors, and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality instructional content that meets curriculum standards and market needs.

Position Summary:

The Associate Editor supports the development, review, and production of print and digital educational content. This role collaborates with editorial teams, authors, and external contributors to ensure high-quality products are developed accurately and on schedule, drawing on a strong understanding of classroom practice and student learning, especially at the high school level, when making editorial decisions.

Salary Range: $50,000–$65,000 per year, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist editorial staff with the development and review of print and digital instructional content.
• Coordinate freelance writers, editors, reviewers, and other external contributors.
• Support proofreading, copyediting, and quality checks throughout product development.
• Track project timelines and assist with maintaining product development schedules.
• Communicate with authors, reviewers, and internal team members to support project progress.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as product correlations and skill tagging.
• Review legacy materials and assist with content updates or supplemental text selections.
• Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and support department goals.
• Use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, drafting, editing, and workflow efficiency while maintaining editorial quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Educational background or experience preferred, particularly in English language arts.
• Understanding of secondary curriculum standards and how teachers and students interact with instructional materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Editorial, publishing, or administrative experience preferred.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• Primarily sedentary work with extended periods of computer use.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements for typing and computer tasks.
• Visual ability to review digital and printed materials.