Director, Academic Design, Mathematics K-5

Mheducation; Kentucky; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company is seeking an Academic Design Director for Mathematics to lead the development of K-5 math curriculum products. This remote role requires a strong understanding of educational standards and pedagogy, along with experience in project management and curriculum design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the curriculum meets the diverse needs of learners. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting.
• 6+ years of educational publishing experience.
• 3+ years leading core math curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of K-5 comprehensive math core curriculum.
• Oversee curriculum development projects ensuring budgetary adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align curriculum offerings.

Skills

Curriculum development

Math pedagogy

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or math

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Build the Future

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. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

We are crazy passionate about math. We believe that every classroom should have the core math curriculum that helps students become amazing mathematical thinkers. To that end, we are seeking to grow our core math leadership team. If you are passionate about building great core curriculum products and want to see your work have an impact at an epic scale, we want to hear from you!

How can you make an Impact?

As an Academic Design Director, Mathematics you will work directly with the VP of Academic Design for Math. You will lead a math team focused on building high quality curriculum and resources for McGraw Hill’s innovative math product solutions, and innovative print and digital components that are used by millions of educators and students every day. This role is remote.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of state math standards, pedagogy, pedagogical content knowledge and curriculum. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, to bring innovative and effective math products to market.

Your contribution to the team includes:

Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the creation and implementation of K-5 comprehensive math core curriculum products that align with the organizational vision, goals, and educational standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance in curriculum development. Promotes a data-driven, research-based, and results-oriented approach to curriculum development.
• Make strategic decisions to drive product development and market success, using a deep understanding of math content, pedagogy, state standards, and state curriculum requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of academic designers. Creates professional learning plans to develop, refine, and expand the skills of all team members to support their growth and development as academic designers.
• Coaches, develops, and provides feedback and direction to expand the leadership capacity of team leads.
• Maintain a strong awareness of the competitive environment, including a focus on instructional strategy, accessibility, artificial intelligence, technology integration, and innovation.
• Understand and contribute to the state adoption process for core math curricula.
• Ensure that curriculum products meet the needs of diverse learners, using evidence-based instructional strategies. Maintain up to date knowledge of universal design for learning as well as an understanding of strategies to support English Language Learners.

Fiscal and Resource Management

• Develop cost estimates and resource allocation plans to meet the content needs for product development
• Forecasts, monitors, and adjusts budgets to balance cost, quality, and schedule, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Oversee curriculum development projects, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and deliverables meet budgetary and quality expectations.
• Understand the implications of customer and sales deadlines, state curriculum requirements, and budget and resource limitations on workflow and schedule.
• Identify and recruit third-party vendors, freelance contractors, and other resources to support project plans and capacity needs beyond the existing team.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Designs and monitors data collection systems and accountability measures to track project status and ensure quality.
• Engage in user research, testing, gather feedback from customers and internal teams to continuously enhance the quality of the content in our core math programs.
• Leverages market, educational, and user research to guide product strategy and ensure outcomes.
• Synthesizes stakeholder feedback into actionable insights that drive product improvement.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Teamwork

• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, digital, design, product management) and external stakeholders to align curriculum offerings with market needs and state standards.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with cross-functional teams to provide updates, gather feedback, and maintain alignment to business goals and key objectives.
• Work collaboratively across functions to ensure plans are in place to align priorities and manage risks by negotiating scope, schedule, and budget trade-offs.
• Proven track record of working effectively with developers, designers, product owners, and other cross functional teams within an Agile framework.

Oversight & Quality Control

• Lead the development of core content across grades TK-5 ensuring that curriculum has academic integrity, is aligned to standards and state frameworks, is pedagogically sound, mathematically accurate, rigorous, and accessible.
• Stay informed on the latest research, trends, and best practices in math instruction to maintain the relevance and rigor of curriculum offerings.
• Establishes efficient systems for developing, reviewing, and assuring quality in curriculum development.
• Drives continuous improvement through evaluation and corrective action.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or math
• At least 5 years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting. District administrative experience a plus.
• At least 6 years of educational publishing with 3 years of leading the development of core math curriculum
• Experience with digital and blended learning curriculum development.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in educational technology and personalized learning solutions.
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and math content development practices, content standards, and academic and pedagogical trends.
• Knowledge of Universal Design Learning Principles and best practices for Multilingual Language Learners
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
• Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
• Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
• Open to receiving feedback and takes actions accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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

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 $100,000-$125,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.