Children's Educational Content Writer

PragerU

. Write original scripts for animated series spanning 50 episodes with a solid understanding of meeting State Standards .

Posted 11/9/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing original scripts and educational content for children, with a strong foundation in classroom teaching and child development principles. Capable of transforming complex topics into engaging, age-appropriate narratives while collaborating effectively with creative teams.

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Classroom Teaching ExperienceScript WritingEducational Content DevelopmentChild Development UnderstandingPortfolio of Writing Samples

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Hard Skills

Script WritingContent DevelopmentEducational Material CreationCharacter DevelopmentDialogue WritingStorytellingUnderstanding of State StandardsWriting for ChildrenRevising and EditingMeeting Production Deadlines

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailCreativityTime Management

Industry Keywords

EdutainmentHistoryCivicsSocial StudiesChild DevelopmentLearning ObjectivesEngagement StrategiesEducational StandardsMiddle SchoolHigh School

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write original scripts for animated series spanning 50 episodes with a solid understanding of meeting State Standards
Help develop children's books and stories, including picture books, early readers, and middle-grade titles
Apply an edutainment approach to every format, ensuring content is entertaining, engaging, and grounded in meaningful educational takeaways
Draw on firsthand classroom teaching experience to create content reflecting how students think, learn, engage, and respond to new ideas
Transform complex topics in history, civics, economics, character, and American values into accurate, compelling, age-appropriate stories and lessons
Work closely with producers, animators, editors, educators, and the creative team from concept through final delivery
Take notes well and revise efficiently
Meet production deadlines while managing multiple projects in different formats at once

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4-5+ years of direct classroom teaching experience at the middle school and/or high school level is REQUIRED
Focus on history, civics, or social studies
Portfolio demonstrating strong writing ability across multiple formats, ideally including scripts, books, educational materials, or children's digital content
Strong understanding of child development and how attention, comprehension, and humor change across age groups
Ability to write memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and entertaining stories
Comfort writing structured educational content with clear learning objectives usable by teachers and parents
Ability to quickly learn and consistently apply a house style and creative framework
Alignment with PragerU’s mission and values
Demonstrated ability to independently develop original ideas, stories, scripts, and educational content
Ability to produce polished, original work without relying on generative AI to write, develop, or substantially produce content

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per-script fee; compensation determined based on the scope, length, and complexity of each writing assignment and agreed upon in advance
Best Place to Work in Los Angeles recognition (company accolade, not an individual benefit)