Editor
Teacher Created Materials (Anaheim/Huntington Beach, California)

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Teacher Created Materials, located in Huntington Beach, California, is an industry leading publisher of supplementary educational materials.  We've been in the business for 30 years and are involved in virtually all areas of the K-12 curriculum--language arts, social studies, math, science and technology.

Position Summary

Evaluates and develops manuscripts while consulting with authors on content, style, and format under the direction of a Senior Editor and/or Editorial Director

Duties and Responsibilities

¨      Works with authors of selected manuscripts to make changes as needed for clarification of material. May rewrite or reorganize materials, where clarification or expansion is required.

¨      Edits and proofreads word processed or typeset pages for accuracy and layout.

¨      Assigns work (with manager approval) necessary for publication. (e.g., artists, typesetters. proofreaders, assistant editors).

¨      Keeps up-to-date in area of specialty by reading appropriate literature, attending seminars and conferences, visiting classrooms, etc.; may make presentations on behalf of the company at trainings, trade shows, etc.; may recruit authors, editors, and speakers at trade shows, from among associates, etc.

Experience and Education

¨      Minimum BA or BS degree in education, journalism, English or related field or equivalent experience, Masters degree preferred

¨      Classroom teaching experience is preferred

¨      Knowledge of a specialty area, as applicable to K-12 education, is a plus, especially math, science, and/or technology intergration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

¨      Strong writing skills, including grammar, punctuation and spelling

¨      Ability to use a computer for typical publishing company functions

¨      Ability to present information both clearly and creatively and to help authors to do so

¨      Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills

¨      Ability to adapt to changing priorities

¨      Good communication skills, including ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with authors and others

¨      Problem-solving skills

¨       Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment including the ability to judge when it  is appropriate to seek help

Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary, and benefits package. 

This job description does not state nor imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested by management and will also be required to meet safety-related requirements. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Please see our website at www.tcmpub.com for more information about our company and line of products