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TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute) · 1 month ago

Social Studies Editorial Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $187K/yr

7+ years exp

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. They are seeking a Social Studies Editorial Manager to lead the development, execution, and quality assurance of all Social Studies editorial work, managing the editorial team and ensuring high-quality content delivery in alignment with TCI's standards and objectives.

EducationPublishing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

People managementEducational publishingProject managementEditorial experiencePublishing tools proficiencyCommunication skillsStakeholder engagementCollaboration skillsMentorship

Required

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