Associate Academic Designer

Mcgraw Hill; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Associate Academic Designer specialized in Science for a remote role open to applicants in the United States. You will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Science products (K-5 and 6-12), including textbooks, activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans.

This is a Project Status Worker role with an end date of 8/16/2027. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow workflows, and manage schedules while prioritizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Sciences.
• 3+ years in educational publishing or editorial experience.
• Experience with digital curriculum development and digital products.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of high school science instructional materials for print/digital formats.
• Produce accurate, high-quality instructional materials meeting curriculum standards.
• Follow approved workflows and meet project schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet market requirements and goals.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills in an Agile environment.

Skills

Jira

Agile

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Earth Science/Physics/Physical Sciences

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 Associate Academic Designer who specializes in Science, Grades K-12. As an Associate Academic Designer, you will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Science products for K-5 and 6-12 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 8/16/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting in the development of high school science instructional materials available in print and/or digital formats.
• Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality instructional materials that meet curriculum standards and display appropriatereading 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 in an Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Sciences.
• 3+ 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 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 $41,200 - $54,000 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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