On-Site Contract: Children's Edutainment Writer

PragerU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PragerU is seeking a talented Children’s Educational/Content Writer to develop engaging content for pre-K through 12th grade. You will craft scripts, stories, and educational materials that bring history, civics, economics, and American values to life, reaching diverse student audiences.

The role blends entertainment and education, leveraging classroom experience to create age-appropriate, humorous, and thought-provoking content that aligns with state standards and classroom needs.

Qualifications

• At least 4-5+ years of direct classroom teaching experience at middle school and/or high school.
• Experience writing scripts, books, and educational materials for K-12.
• Strong understanding of state standards and classroom dynamics.
• Ability to craft engaging, age-appropriate content with humor and rhythm.

Responsibilities

• Write original scripts for animated series spanning 50+ episodes with state standards.
• Develop children’s books and stories including picture books and early readers.
• Apply edutainment approach to formats, ensuring entertaining and educational value.
• Draw on classroom experience to reflect how students think, learn, engage, and respond to ideas.
• Transform topics in history, civics, economics, character, and American values into engaging narratives.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and educators from concept to final delivery; meet deadlines.

Skills

Storytelling

Educational writing

Creative thinking

Adaptability

Job description

PragerU is seeking a talented Children’s Educational/Content Writer to develop engaging content for pre-K through 12th grade. You will craft scripts, stories, and educational materials that bring history, civics, economics, and American values to life, reaching diverse student audiences.

The role blends entertainment and education, leveraging classroom experience to create age-appropriate, humorous, and thought-provoking content that aligns with state standards and classroom needs.