Academic Designer

Ohio, United States

Product Development

School

Remote

51394

Exempt

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Overview

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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.

At McGraw Hill, we’re accelerating learning to unlock the full potential of every learner. It’s this vision that sets us apart, contributing to a brighter future where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We’re harnessing technology to enhance learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, deepening the connections between students and educators to empower greater success.

If you’re smart, curious, and passionate about education – join us as we open doors. You’ll work in an enriching, collaborative environment where we create opportunities for learners and celebrate successes. Why? Because learning changes everything.

How can you make an impact?

Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design. They collaborate with the Academic Design team as well as Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).

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 10/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials– including print, digital, and media projects

Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed

Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams

Demonstrate strong understanding of secondary (either grades 6-8 or 9-12) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues

Command deep knowledge of standards, frameworks, strategies, and research regarding MLLs to create excellent content for innovative products

Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style

Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors

Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes

Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

We’re looking for someone with:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on with a focus on 6-12 literacy and English language development

Teaching experience an advantage

Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery

Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (including ELA and ELD, such as WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products

Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar 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

Understands digital learning, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing

Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet and K4/InCopy markup

Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems 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.

The pay range for this position is between $50,000-$70,000 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.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

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