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Summer Textbook Helper

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Summer Textbook Helper CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Director of Research, Planning, and Evaluation PAY GRADE: OPER PayGrd Choose # of days worked LOCATION: Administration Annex DATE REVISED ...

Summer Textbook Helper

Beaumont, TX

$13 - $15.75/hr

Summer Textbook Helper CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Director of Research, Planning, and Evaluation PAY GRADE: OPER PayGrd Choose # of days worked LOCATION: Administration Annex DATE REVISED ...

Summer Textbook Processor

Beaumont, TX

$14 - $18.25/hr

Summer Textbook Processor CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt REPORTS TO: Director of Research, Planning, and Evaluation PAY GRADE: OPER PayGrd Choose # of days worked LOCATION: Administration Annex DATE ...

JR101808 Assistant Textbook Manager (Open) Department: SU University Bookstore Merchandising, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 04-23-2026 Close Date: $20.00 - $21.50 Job Summary The Assistant ...

Marketing Assistants

Bowling Green, OH · On-site

$37.50K - $47.40K/yr

Company Description Textbook Painting is The Student Development Company, LLC. Founded in 2006, by Michael Murray and David Marker, to give students hands-on work experience while providing local ...

Marketing Assistants

Bowling Green, OH · On-site

$37.50K - $47.40K/yr

Company Description Textbook Painting is The Student Development Company, LLC. Founded in 2006, by Michael Murray and David Marker, to give students hands-on work experience while providing local ...

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How much do textbook jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for textbook in the United States is $18.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by textbook editors, and how can they be managed effectively?

Textbook editors often face challenges such as coordinating with multiple authors, managing tight publication deadlines, and ensuring content accuracy across different subjects and grade levels. Effective communication, strong project management skills, and attention to detail are crucial for balancing these demands. Leveraging collaborative tools and maintaining a clear editorial schedule can help streamline the editing process and minimize errors. Additionally, staying updated on educational standards ensures that the textbook remains relevant and meets curriculum requirements.

What are textbooks?

Textbooks are educational books specifically designed to provide detailed information on a particular subject or course. They are often used in schools, colleges, and universities as primary learning materials and are usually structured to follow a curriculum. Textbooks contain explanations, examples, exercises, and sometimes supplementary resources to help students understand and master the subject. They are authored by experts and updated regularly to reflect new knowledge and teaching methods.

What is the difference between Textbook vs Teacher?

AspectTextbookTeacher
Required credentialsNone, but knowledge of subject matter helpsTeaching certification or degree often required
Work environmentPublished material, educational settings, or online platformsClassrooms, schools, or educational institutions
Industry usageUsed as a resource by teachers and studentsCreates and delivers educational content
Search intentFinding educational resources or textbooksLooking for teaching jobs or teaching methods

While textbooks are educational resources used by teachers and students, teachers are professionals who deliver instruction and create learning experiences. Both play vital roles in education, but textbooks serve as tools, whereas teachers are the educators who facilitate learning.

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Infographic showing various Textbook job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,637 per year, or $18.6 per hour.
Spec.Textbook Inventory

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Metro Nashville Public Schools rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 542 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description


1503001

Job Code:1503001
Job Family/Function:15 - Other Professional Services\Administrative 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH009-H 
Duration (days/year):260 
Locations(s):Support Hub 
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
The position will serve as district administrator for the textbook inventory system, receiving, distributing, and tracking materials into and out of the distribution center. Will collaborate with stakeholders to respond to requests and reconcile inventory discrepancies, and monitor district-wide compliance of textbook policies and procedures
What you will do

  • Receive, distribute, and track materials into and out of the distribution center, including inspecting for quantity counts and damage. Tag assets, label and package materials, and process returns.
  • Verify new merchandise against purchase orders and invoices, and transfer merchandise according to requisitions.
  • Serve as district administrator for the textbook inventory system, including entering transactions, reviewing orders, generating reports, and maintaining data integrity.
  • Schedule, participate in, and perform large and small-scale physical inventories.
  • Assist in conducting and coordinating periodic inventory disposal, including coordinating the annual textbook auction.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and staff, via e-mails, calls, and in-person, to respond to requests for services and updates, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of material-handling equipment, including trucks, delivery vehicles, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and carts. Operate a variety of office equipment, including copiers, computers, printers, calculators, fax machines, and cell phones.
  • Collaborate with Curriculum & Instruction Department, including content area directors, on annual textbook adoptions.
  • Monitor district-wide compliance of textbook policies and procedures as per Tennessee Department of Education guidelines.
  • Provide training and training documentation to school and departmental contacts for textbook inventory processes and the textbook inventory system.
  • Serve as the back-up timekeeper to the Distribution Center Office Manager for the Central Services Department.


Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Required


Experience Qualifications

  • Five years applicable experience required including working knowledge of basic warehouse functions and experience working within a team environment Required


Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software -- Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission 
We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Our Core Values
Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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