Associate Academic Designer- Chemistry

Mcgraw Hill; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials, seeks an Associate Academic Designer, Science for 9-12 programs. This remote role is open to applicants authorized to work in the United States and is a Project Status Worker with an end date of 3/31/2027.

You will plan and develop high-quality instructional materials for 9-12 Chemistry, aligning with NGSS and curriculum standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Education with a Chemistry focus.
• 3+ years of experience in educational publishing or editorial.
• Experience with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Experience writing/editing instructional materials for science classrooms.
• Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and adaptability 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 for print and digital products.
• Research educational trends, standards, and competitive products.
• Produce scientifically accurate, curriculum-aligned content.
• Prepare manuscripts ensuring readability and grade-appropriate language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet workflows, schedules, and goals.
• Communicate project requirements to authors, consultants, vendors, and editors.

Skills

NGSS experience

3+ years experience

Science writing

Time management

Agile familiarity

Digital curriculum

Classroom teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Education (Chemistry focus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Associate Academic Designer, Chemistry - 9-12 programs

Impact the moment

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials, is looking for a creative and innovative Associate Academic 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 chemistry 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 Chemistry or in Education with a focus in Chemistry.
• 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.

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. 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 - $58,000 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.