Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades

Mcgraw Hill; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Academic Designer for a remote role in the United States. You will build high-quality literacy content across print, digital, and media formats, collaborating with Academic Design and Product teams to align with standards and product requirements.

You will leverage expertise in PreK-K literacy, CCSS/CA CCSS, and instructional design to deliver accurate, accessible resources while staying current on educational trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development.
• Strong command of English language, spelling and grammar.
• Familiarity with CCSS/CA CCSS/TEKS standards and pedagogy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop content for teacher and student materials across formats.
• Collaborate with Academic Design team and Product Managers on design.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams as needed.
• Ensure content aligns with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
• Provide feedback to colleagues and vendors to improve outputs.
• Stay informed on literacy trends and educational technology.
• Contribute to prototype development and project scope documentation.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Smartsheet

K4/InCopy

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Smartsheet

K4/InCopy

Jira

Job description

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is to deliver digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators.

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.

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. They collaborate with the Academic Design team as well as Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Plan and develop content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, table of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials-including print, digital, and media projects
• Assist in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
• Act as the point of contact among vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of PreK-K Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
• Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS, CA CCSS, and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
• Provide feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
• Solve problems by identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
• Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

We're looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades PreK-K
• Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (such as CCSS, CA CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends
• 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

A plus if you have:

• Experience as an educator or teacher
• Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems
• Experience in Agile systems of delivery and Jira workflows
• Experience delivering quality and accuracy across fast-paced publication deadlines

How We Work:

We are a company focused on continuous learning and growth. These five pillars are critical to our hyper-learning culture at McGraw Hill School.

• Big We: We respect one another and genuinely care about our teammates. We work best as one team, not in silos.
• Listening to Learn: We listen to one another and collaborate for success. We realize the capabilities of and trust our team members.
• Ask Learning Questions: We value differences in approaches as opportunities for learning and growth. We seek to truly understand others.
• An Idea Meritocracy: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable speaking openly and having challenging conversations. The best idea should always win, regardless of its origin.
• Creative, Innovative, & Emergent Thinking: We tackle challenging problems and make decisions in favor of the business. We are willing to innovate and not do things as they have always been done.

As an education company, we are proud to play our part by inspiring learners around the world. If you bring your curiosity, we will help you grow in a collaborative environment where everyone shares a passion for success.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape 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 $60,000 - $70,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. A full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

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