Textbook Writer: Early Childhood

Position Summary

The position of writer at BJU Press combines your love of teaching with the opportunity to extend your educational influence on thousands of students around the world. Through collaboration with other writers, instructional design specialists, biblical worldview specialists, designers, artists, production designers, editors, and permissions experts, you and your team produce cutting‑edge textbooks and teacher support materials. The team develops content with a focus on academic integrity, a biblical worldview, integration of technology, and building 21st‑century skills.

This is not a remote position.

• Provide subject matter and pedagogical expertise.
• Conduct planning and research related to content, national and state standards, pedagogy, assessments, and other published materials.
• Work on a team to develop scope and sequence, objectives, and content.
• Develop content in coordination with the Biblical Worldview and Instructional Design teams along with designers and editors.
• Collaborate with other team members daily, providing and receiving feedback through the reviewing and critiquing of drafts.
• Plan and write teacher support materials, integrating teaching strategies.
• Develop and provide hands‑on activities for students.
• Develop assessments aligned with the learning objectives.
• Help designers mesh content with visual elements in a storyboarding process.
• Coordinate with permissions department to ensure compliance with copyright requirements.
• Interact with teachers, homeschool parents, and students to provide product support via email and presentations.
• Promote BJU Press materials as needed at special events, conferences, and video conferences.

• Content expertise.
• Pedagogical competence.
• Teamwork abilities.
• Interest and ability to write educational materials.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Education degree in Early Childhood a plus; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience.
• Competence with software used in the writing process.

Bachelor's degree (preferred: Early Childhood); 3–4 years related experience.

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born‑again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php
) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol, addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality, and the sanctity of life (see https://.php
). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible‑believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world‑class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Book and Periodical Publishing