Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades (K-2)

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, Literacy/Primary Grades (K-2) for our School division. As an Academic Designer, you will focus on creating high-quality content and curriculum tailored to specific program requirements. Your role involves understanding solution design and collaborating with the Academic Design team and Product Managers to conceptualize and implement effective educational solutions. This includes ensuring that the content aligns with the intended learning outcomes and meets the needs of the target audience.

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 12/31/2025.

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
Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-2) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
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:

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 K-2
Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills
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 (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends
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.

The pay range for this position is between $54,600 - $70,000 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.

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