Remote Preschool Bible Curriculum Editor

LifeWay Christian Resources; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway seeks a Content Editor II to develop and edit preschool curriculum and short-term studies for kids. Ensure resources are theologically sound and aligned with BF&M 2000, equipping churches with trustworthy content. This role demands deep theological knowledge and strong writing instincts.

This remote U.S. position collaborates with authors, ministry leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape resources that foster meaningful Bible study experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Childhood Development, English, Biblical Studies, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree in Education, Theology, Biblical Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.) (not required).
• 3+ years of editorial or content development experience.
• 3+ years of preschool and/or kids ministry related experience.
• Editing expertise across manuscript review, theological accuracy, and instructional design.
• Strong editorial judgment aligned with Scripture and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

Responsibilities

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
• Perform substantive editing to ensure theological accuracy, biblical fidelity, and alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 across all assigned resources.
• Edit nuanced or doctrinally sensitive content with care, enhancing clarity, tone, structure, and instructional flow.
• Create original content, significantly rewrite or adapt writer submissions, and contribute to outlines, teaching frameworks, and product structure.
• Apply Lifeway style and grammar standards, make copyfitting decisions, and ensure excellence in readability and accuracy across formats.
• Collaborate with Production Editors and designers to support high-quality, on-time delivery across print, digital, and multimedia channels.
• Build relationships with assigned authors, contract writers, and contributors — providing constructive editorial guidance to sharpen their theological clarity and instructional effectiveness.

Skills

Editorial experience

Preschool/kids ministry experience

Theological accuracy

Bible study content

Strong writing

Editing standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education/Theology

PhD (advanced) (not required)

Tools

InCopy

CMS

Job description

Lifeway seeks a Content Editor II to develop and edit preschool curriculum and short-term studies for kids. Ensure resources are theologically sound and aligned with BF&M 2000, equipping churches with trustworthy content. This role demands deep theological knowledge and strong writing instincts.

This remote U.S. position collaborates with authors, ministry leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape resources that foster meaningful Bible study experiences.