Instructional Designer

TrulyHired; Kentucky; Remote; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill in the United States is seeking an Instructional Designer (Science K-12) to assemble high-quality content and craft engaging digital learning experiences for learners nationwide.

You will develop digital curriculum assets using UBD, review storyboards, and partner with product and content teams to optimize delivery. Remote work is available, with a Project Status Worker end date of 2027-09-30, and collaboration across content, product, and creative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field is required.
• 2–5 years experience in digital content development for teaching and learning materials.
• Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Experience using data and user research to refine learning experiences.
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital curriculum assets (e-books, assessments, simulations, interactive content) using UBD and other models.
• Review and refine content storyboards for instructional effectiveness and engagement.
• Partner with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.
• Lead content workflows across development stages; conduct user testing and analyze feedback.
• Provide informal training and mentoring to Associate Instructional Designers.
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG) and usability; troubleshoot issues in authoring tools.
• Collaborate with vendors; manage launch meetings and content QA; create guidelines.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams to meet product requirements and schedules.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Instructional Technology/Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Authoring tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Instructional Designer Full Description

How can you make an impact?

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Instructional Designer/Science K-12. The Instructional Designer is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements. You will be a valuable member of a collaborative group of Instructional Designers, closely partnering with teams focused on content, product management, project management, and creative media. As part of this team, you will create robust digital tools, curriculum and learning solutions in a variety of formats that are used by millions of educators and students every day.

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 09/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Develop digital curriculum assets, including e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content, using Understanding by Design (UBD) and other instructional models to create effective learning experiences.
• Review and refine content storyboards to ensure instructional effectiveness and user engagement.
• Partner with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.
• Lead digital content workflows through all stages of development, ensuring alignment with product requirements; conduct user testing and analyze feedback to enhance digital learning experiences.
• Provide informal training and mentoring to Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools and best practices.
• Ensure all digital content meets accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards; identify and troubleshoot technical issues in authoring tools and recommend potential platform improvements.
• Serve as a key contributor to vendor collaborations by helping manage launch meetings, status meetings, and content quality assurance; develop digital content authoring guidelines, answer vendor questions, and contribute to weekly vendor status meetings.
• Contribute within cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met and completed on time; complete digital product development tasks, including metadata tagging, concept mapping, and digital editing.

We're looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field required.
• 2 - 5 years experience working in digital content development that includes teaching and learning materials.
• Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Experience using data and user research insights to refine learning experiences.
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers.

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 $58,800 - $65,000 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.