Academic Designer

Mheducation; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Academic Designer for Dual Literacy TK-8 to plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital formats. The role supports remote work across the United States as a PSW with an end date of 09/30/2027.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet curriculum standards and project goals, leveraging English and Spanish language expertise. Strong editorial skills, familiarity with Jira, and ability to manage multiple projects in an Agile environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, or Hispanic Languages and Literature.
• 2+ years of experience in educational publishing or editorial work.
• Experience with digital curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing elementary Dual Literacy instructional materials in print and/or digital formats.
• Produce accurate, high-quality instructional materials meeting curriculum standards and reading level requirements.
• Follow approved workflows and meet intermediate and final schedule dates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure market, schedule, and product goals are met.
• Demonstrate strong organization and time management; adapt to Agile priorities.

Skills

Editing

Spanish language

Time management

Agile methods

Jira

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or Hispanic Languages and Literature

Tools

Jira

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.

How can you make an impact?

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for an Academic Designer, Dual Literacy TK-8. As an Academic Designer, you will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Dual Literacy products for TK-8 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 09/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting in the development of elementary Dual Literacy 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, Communications, or Hispanic Languages and Literature, with native Spanish-speaking ability highly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in educational publishing and/or significant editorial experience.
• 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 desired but not required.

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-$62,000 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. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.