Teacher Opportunities

Imagine surrounding yourself with some of the most creative teachers you've ever met and spending your days planning lessons, activities, and units for classrooms across the country. Each day brings new excitement: art projects to test, themes to research, or brand-new children's literature to review.

What Would It Be Like to Work at TEC?

It would be challenging.

• Develop writing skills
• Apply classroom knowledge and attention to detail to enhance ideas from teachers
• Occasionally write original ideas and reproducibles

It would be collaborative.

• Work on teams with teachers at your grade level
• Work with copy editors, artists, and typesetters
• Have fun

Training

You don't have to be a professional writer to work for The Education Center. All you need are strong writing skills and the ability to focus on how an idea will play out in the classroom. In fact, it's your ability to analyze an idea for practicality that matters most! We offer a comprehensive training program, which includes formal, guided training by our in-house trainer and constant support from your mentor. We are dedicated to providing you with the tools you'll need to become a successful editor.

Learn more about what our editors love about working at TEC.

Is TEC a Match for You?

• I'm always being complimented for adding a special touch to lessons, bulletin boards, and projects.
• I'd like to hone my writing skills and work on ideas that need creative touches.
• I'd like to share my ideas with teachers across the country.
• I'm looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally while staying connected to education.
• I have five or more years of teaching experience.
• I can work a full-time, year-round schedule.
• I can relocate to Greensboro, North Carolina.
• I'm ready for a new challenge in which I can apply and increase the skills I've learned from the classroom.

"As a former teacher myself, I know you cherish the moments when you make a significant difference in the lives of your students. When I became an editor for The Education Center, I soon realized that I could make a significant difference in the lives of millions of students. What a great feeling to know that kids across America would be using the materials that I wrote!

"If you want to have an experience like this one, then consider becoming an editor for The Education Center. All you need is teaching experience, creativity, and a love for learning. When you join our creative team at The Education Center, you'll be a part of a fine group of teachers who all share your commitment to making a difference for children. We'd love to hear from you!"

—Kimberley Bruck, Editorial Director

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

We're recruiting freelance writers to contribute ideas and write units for our books and magazines. To pursue this opportunity, you must have teaching experience at kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, or grade 5. After you complete the online resumé, we may contact you to ask you to complete a sample unit. This position does not involve relocation.