Editor - Early Childhood Education

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher - Tinley Park, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tinley Park, IL

About the position

The Editor for Early Childhood Education at Goodheart-Willcox Publisher will lead the editorial process for the Family and Consumer Science discipline, focusing on creating market-leading educational products. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with authors, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of content throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

• Work with authors and the publishing team to manage revisions and new products from planning through publication.
• Assist in reviewing, establishing, and executing product development plans for new or revised titles.
• Provide direction and feedback to authors throughout the manuscript development process.
• Facilitate and execute each step of the development, editing, and production preparatory stages.
• Edit, research, verify the accuracy of content, and write manuscripts as needed.
• Edit and design/create illustrations, tables, charts, and photographic images for products.
• Help find and choose qualified reviewers and work with them to ensure manuscript accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum four years of experience in editing or educational content development.
• Excellent knowledge of basic English language skills for editing tasks.
• Understanding of state or certification-based educational standards.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Experience in editing K-12 educational products and post-secondary materials.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance