Early Childhood Development Expert / Child Development Reviewer

Story We Made creates personalized storybooks that help young children navigate emotions, relationships, and important life experiences through engaging, developmentally appropriate storytelling. Our mission is to create books that are not only personalized and delightful, but also grounded in evidence-based child development principles. We believe families deserve content that is both meaningful and trustworthy. We're looking for a credentialed Early Childhood Development expert to review, edit, and advise on children's content as we build our library of storybooks and educational resources. What You'll Do Storybook Review & Editing * Review children's storybook manuscripts for developmental appropriateness * Evaluate emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral learning objectives * Identify content that may be confusing, ineffective, or inappropriate for the intended age group * Recommend revisions to improve developmental outcomes and learning value * Ensure stories align with current evidence-based child development practices * Provide written feedback and suggested edits Content Advisory * Advise on age-appropriate language, concepts, and emotional themes * Help establish content guidelines and review standards for future books * Consult on topics such as: * Emotional regulation * Social-emotional learning (SEL) * Friendship and relationship building * Family transitions * Sibling relationships * Resilience and confidence * Empathy and kindness * School readiness Ongoing Collaboration We are seeking a long-term relationship rather than a one-time review. Future opportunities may include: * Reviewing additional storybook titles * Contributing expert commentary and educational resources * Participating in blog articles and parenting content * Supporting marketing and educational materials * Serving as an ongoing advisor for new content initiatives Required Qualifications Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Education * Master's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution in one of the following fields: * Early Childhood Education * Child Development * Developmental Psychology * School Psychology * Clinical Child Psychology * Marriage & Family Therapy (child-focused) * Pediatric Behavioral Health * Related child development disciplines Professional Credentials * Must hold an active U.S. professional license, credential, or certification relevant to child development, education, or mental health * Must be legally authorized to provide professional guidance and content review within their area of expertise * Must be able to provide proof of active credentials and good standing Examples include: * Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) * Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC/LPC) * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) * Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) * State-certified Early Childhood Education Specialist * Developmental Specialist * Other equivalent credentials Experience * 5+ years of professional experience working with children and families * Experience creating, reviewing, or evaluating educational content for children * Strong understanding of child development for ages 2–8 * Excellent written communication skills * Experience translating research-backed concepts into parent-friendly content is highly preferred Public Attribution Requirement A key part of our brand is trust and transparency. Applicants must be comfortable with: * Having their name, credentials, professional biography, and headshot displayed on our website * Being credited as a reviewer, advisor, or contributor for approved content * Allowing Story We Made to reference their credentials in product pages, marketing materials, blog content, social media, and educational resources Example: "Reviewed by Jane Smith, PhD, Licensed Child Psychologist" Preferred Qualifications * Published author, researcher, educator, or speaker * Experience with children's books, curriculum development, or social-emotional learning programs * Experience working with diverse families and backgrounds * Familiarity with evidence-based parenting frameworks * Interest in AI-assisted content creation and review workflows * Interest in building a long-term advisory relationship with an early-stage mission-driven company Compensation Compensation will be discussed based on experience and scope. Potential engagement structures include: * Per-story review * Hourly consulting * Monthly advisory retainer * Long-term content partnership To Apply Please provide: 1. Resume or CV 2. Professional credentials and license information 3. Brief professional biography 4. Relevant experience working with children and families 5. Examples of content, publications, educational materials, or children's resources you have created or reviewed 6. Your preferred compensation structure 7. Confirmation that you are comfortable being publicly credited as a reviewer and advisor We are excited to partner with someone who shares our commitment to helping children and families grow through meaningful, evidence-based stories. Our goal is to build a lasting relationship with an expert who can help shape both our products and our educational content as Story We Made grows.