Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships

Title: Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships

Reports To: Managing Director, Educator Product Development

Status: Full Time; Exempt

Location: US Based Home Office (Remote)

Start Date: Immediate

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000* (IC4/B8)

Facing History & Ourselves is a global education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.

Who We Are: Facing History’s educational content is informed by a unique pedagogical model that helps students explore questions of identity, human behavior, prejudice, and civic responsibility, and make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives today. We currently apply this model to explore case studies of pivotal historical moments such as the Holocaust and the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War, as well as rich works of literature such as Brown Girl Dreaming. As we embark on a multi-year strategy to increase our presence in districts, we are seeking an Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships to help us meet our ambitious growth and impact goals.

Who You Are: You are an innovator, writer, teacher, and learner at heart, who is passionate about our mission and excited to develop and adapt content for the wide range of topics that comprise our social studies and English language arts editorial portfolio. You have a strong understanding of the curricular needs of teachers, schools, and districts, and you are able to communicate your expertise through the planning, development, and management of curricular resources. You are an organized timeline-oriented leader with at least 7 years of experience writing and adapting curriculum, including lesson plans, units, and standards alignment, for school and district audiences that cover a wide range of topics. The Editorial Director, District Curricular Partnerships will join a collaborative team whose roles include product innovation, writers, editors, production coordinators, marketing, sales, and strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with senior Program leadership to develop and execute a multi-year plan for curricular product development that supports Facing History’s district growth and engagement strategy.
• Lead a team to adapt existing digital- and print-based curriculum for middle and high school teachers and students, including standards-aligned lessons, units, curriculum maps, pacing guides, and Google slides for district-wide implementation.
• In collaboration with the content, product development and growth and engagement teams, surface opportunities for and co-lead innovation design sprints and product development cycles to test and validate new product ideas for school and district engagements.
• Develop district, school, and teacher facing guidance documents detailing Facing History’s approach to instructional topics, that address contractual needs and policy requirements.
• As part of the district partnership team, meet with internal and external stakeholders to plan, recommend, and eventually develop and adapt curriculum for district partnership contracts.
• As a core member of the educator content and product development team, become an expert in Facing History’s unique organizational voice, perspective, and pedagogical model and apply them to the design and adaptation of curricular resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in best practices in the teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of social studies (ELA experience is a plus), and ensure those practices are reflected as appropriate in Facing History content
• Stay current and incorporate learning on latest trends, technology, and methods of learning through research, networking, and ongoing professional learning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross functional teams to develop marketing and sales material to support growth and implementation of curricular products and the district model.
• Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness for continuous learning about teaching and learning in the humanities.
• Perform other related duties as required by position.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

Facing History understands that restrictive job requirements may exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. We take an equitable and holistic screening approach. If you feel you have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to perform this role, please don’t hesitate to apply!

• Minimum of 7 years experience as a successful editor, project/product manager, and supervisor
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and/or comfort with processes that support the full product lifecycle -- from feedback collection to ideation, design, launch, and iteration -- including but not limited to design thinking and prototyping.
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge and expertise in best practices in the teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of social studies, and a commitment to ensuring that those practices are reflected as appropriate in Facing History content
• A student-centered approach to content development including expertise in SEL, culturally responsive teaching, and in methods of differentiating instruction in middle and high school history, social studies, and/or ELA classrooms.
• Established and effective communication skills as a leader, team member, and thought partner
• A commitment to collaborative leadership
• A willingness to learn and use program management systems such as ClickUp
• An ability to give and receive clear, actionable, and constructive feedback
• An awareness and sensitivity to the social and political context of the places in which we work
• Classroom teaching experience and/or district curriculum development is strongly preferred

Benefits Summary: In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Facing History provides an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package including medical with a fully employer-sponsored health reimbursement account (HRA), dental, vision, life & AD&D, long-term & short-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary organizational contribution, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, travel assistance plan, pre-tax commuter spending accounts, flexible spending accounts, voluntary Colonial Life group plans, robust wellness programs through aHealthyMe, an employee discounted marketplace through BenefitHub, weekly virtual yoga and meditation, 403(b) advisement, and a friendly work environment.

Facing History values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Facing History’s Commitment to Workplace Inclusion. At Facing History, we honor and value the uniqueness of each and every human being. Our strength as an organization that provides and distributes educational content and pedagogy to teachers across the globe is directly tied to our diversity of staff, leadership, educators, students, scholars, and volunteers. Our commitment is to treat individuals with dignity and to build and maintain a community of full participation, inclusive of the voices, needs, and contributions of all. As an organization, we are deeply aware of the legacies of injustices that persist in society and in the workplace, and we value and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their association with excellence.

Remote-first/Hybrid Work Model (US Home Based): Facing History and Ourselves operates in a remote-first/hybrid work model, allowing staff flexibility in both schedules and work locations. This particular position is home-based. Some travel is required.

*We strive to offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience in a similar position. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary range between the minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal parity.