Academic Designer

confidential; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Academic Designer with 2+ years of literacy curriculum development and educational publishing experience. You will assemble high-quality content for grades 6-12, focusing on Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development.

The role is remote for applicants authorized to work in the United States. You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure content meets CCSS and state standards, while staying current with literacy trends and research.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing.
• Experience with 6-12 literacy and English language development.
• Strong knowledge of standards (ELA/ELD) and pedagogical trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop content for teacher and student materials across print, digital, and media.
• Coordinate prototypes, guidelines, proposals, and project scope with teams and vendors.
• Ensure content meets CCSS and state standards and aligns to curriculum scope.
• Provide feedback to colleagues and vendors; identify risks and propose improvements.
• Stay current with literacy trends and educational technology.

Skills

Literacy curriculum development

Educational publishing

English language development

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Smartsheet

K4/InCopy

Job description

Overview Make an Impact At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life. At McGraw Hill, we’re accelerating learning to unlock the full potential of every learner. It’s this vision that sets us apart, contributing to a brighter future where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We’re harnessing technology to enhance learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, deepening the connections between students and educators to empower greater success. If you’re smart, curious, and passionate about education – join us as we open doors. You’ll work in an enriching, collaborative environment where we create opportunities for learners and celebrate successes. Why? Because learning changes everything. How can you make an impact? Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 10/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials– including print, digital, and media projects
• Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
• Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
• Demonstrate strong understanding of secondary (either grades 6-8 or 9-12) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues
• Command deep knowledge of standards, frameworks, strategies, and research regarding MLLs to create excellent content for innovative products
• Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
• Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
• Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
• Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

We’re looking for someone with:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on with a focus on 6-12 literacy and English language development Teaching experience an advantage Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on‑time delivery Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject‑area content development practices, content standards (including ELA and ELD, such as WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar and a strong attention to detail Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility Understands digital learning, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing Diverse computer skills, expert‑level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet and K4/InCopy markup Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

• a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.

The pay range for this position is between $50,000-$70,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.