Associate Academic Designer- Biology

Mheducation; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Associate Academic Designer for 9-12 Biology to assemble high-quality content for our biology program. The role focuses on planning, editing, and coordinating with authors and vendors to deliver standards-aligned materials for digital and print formats.

The ideal candidate has a biology or biology-focused education background, 3+ years in educational publishing, NGSS experience, and strong editorial and organizational skills within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or Education with biology focus.
• 3+ years of experience in educational publishing or editing.
• Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Experience writing/editing instructional materials for science classrooms preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in an Agile environment.
• Experience with digital curriculum development and digital products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop high-quality instructional materials in digital and print formats.
• Research educational trends, standards, and competitive products.
• Produce scientifically sound content meeting curriculum requirements.
• Prepare manuscripts ensuring readability and grade-appropriate language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow workflows and meet project goals.
• Communicate project requirements to authors, consultants, vendors, and editors.

Skills

Educational publishing

NGSS experience

Editorial experience

Digital curriculum development

Time management

Agile work environment

Classroom teaching experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Biology degree

Education degree with Biology focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Associate Academic Designer- Biology - 9-12 programs

Impact the moment

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials, is looking for a creative and innovative AssociateAcademic Designer, Science for our 9-12 programs. Does this sound like you?

As part of our PreK-12 business, you’ll be part of a team that creates robust curriculum and learning solutions in a variety of print and digital formats that are used by millions of educators and students every day.The Associate Academic Designer for 9-12 Science is a content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for a 9-12 biology program.

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 3/31/2027.

How will you make an Impact

• Planning and developing high-quality instructional materials, delivered in both digital and print products.
• Researching educational trends, issues, content standards, and competitive products.
• Producing pedagogically and scientifically sound products that are accurate, error free, and meet curriculum standards.
• Preparing manuscript, ensuring readability and grade level appropriateness in accordance with project specifications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members to follow approved workflows to ensure marketing requirements, project schedules, and project goals are met.
• Communicating project requirements to authors, consultants, vendors, and freelance editors.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in biology or in Education with a focus in Biology.
• 3+ years of experience in educational publishing and/or significant editorial experience.
• Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards is required.
• Experience writing and editing instructional materials for use in science classrooms is strongly preferred.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility to rapidly changing priorities in an Agile work environment.
• Experience working with digital curriculum development and digital products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Here’s what we offer

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

The pay range for this position is between$55,000 - $58,000annually, 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 benefits offerings.