Academic Designer

TrulyHired; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill, a leader in digital and print educational resources, seeks an Academic Designer for K-5 science to plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital products. You will create textbooks, interactive activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans, working remotely within the United States.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with NGSS, design assessments across multiple dimensions, and manage timelines in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or science.
• 5+ years in educational publishing or significant editorial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the NGSS.
• Ability to read, interpret NGSS and group performance expectations.
• Experience creating assessments that measure progress across three dimensions.
• Experience using HQIM assessment rubrics (EQuIP/EdReports) and digital curriculums.
• Strong organization, meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Jira experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing elementary science instructional materials for print/digital formats.
• Produce accurate, high‑quality materials meeting curriculum standards and reading level.
• Follow approved workflows and meet schedule dates.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on market requirements and goals.
• Demonstrate strong time management and adaptability in Agile environments.

Skills

NGSS knowledge

Editorial experience

Assessment design

Agile/Jira

Educational publishing

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or science

Tools

Jira

EQuIP rubrics

EdReports rubrics

Job description

Academic Designer Full Description

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.

How can you make an impact?

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for an Academic Designer who specializes in Science, Grades K-5. As an Academic Designer, you will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Science products for K-5 students and teachers. This includes textbooks, interactive activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans.

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 8/31/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting in the development of elementary science instructional materials available in print and/or digital formats.
• Producing accurate, error‑free, high‑quality instructional materials that meet curriculum standards and display appropriate reading level, grammar, and style.
• Following approved workflows at all stages of development and meeting all intermediate and final schedule dates.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that market requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met.
• Demonstrating effective organizational and excellent time management skills; the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility to rapidly changing priorities and demands in an Agile work environment.

We're looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in education, science, or science education.
• 5+ years of experience in educational publishing and/or significant editorial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and unpack NGSS standards for specific grade bands and group multiple performance expectations into cohesive, thematic learning units.
• Demonstrated success creating assessments that measure student progress across all three dimensions simultaneously.
• Experience using tools like the EQuIP and EdReports rubrics to assess HQIM.
• Experience working with digital curriculum development and digital educational products.
• Great organizational skills, with propensity for hitting deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Experience working with Jira to manage sprint backlogs, track progress, and report on key agile metrics is desired, but not required.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize the product backlog based on customer feedback and business value.
• Classroom teaching experience 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.

The pay range for this position is between $54,500 - $64,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.