Instructional Designer, Social Studies

McGraw-Hill; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational resource company is seeking an Instructional Designer, Social Studies, to develop digital curriculum tools and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Instructional Technology and experience in digital content development. This is a remote position open to applicants in the United States, offering a salary range of $54,600 - $68,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in digital content development.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership capabilities to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital curriculum assets such as e-books and assessments.
• Design effective learning experiences using instructional models.
• Review and refine content storyboards for user engagement.

Skills

Digital content development

Collaboration

Project management

Mentoring

User testing

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Instructional Technology

Tools

Authoring tools

LMS platforms

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 Instructional Designer, Social Studies for our school division. As an Instructional Designer, Social Studies, 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. The Instructional Designer is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements.

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 08/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital curriculum assets such as e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content.
• Design effective learning experiences using instructional models like Understanding by Design (UBD).
• Review and refine content storyboards to ensure instructional effectiveness and user engagement.
• Collaborate with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.
• Manage digital content workflows through all stages of development, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Mentor Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools and best practices.
• Conduct user testing and analyze feedback to improve digital learning experiences.
• Ensure digital content meets accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards.
• Contribute to vendor collaborations, including launch meetings, status updates, and quality assurance.
• Develop content authoring guidelines and address vendor questions during weekly status meetings.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in authoring tools and recommend platform improvements.
• Work within cross-functional teams to meet product requirements, schedules, and goals on time.
• Complete digital product development tasks such as metadata tagging, concept mapping, and digital editing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in digital content development, including 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 collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership capabilities to mentor junior designers.
• Previous teaching experience (preferred).

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 $54,600 - $68,000 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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