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Academic Designer
McGraw Hill
1 Positions
ID: 6298
Posted On 12/04/2025
Job Overview
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 solutions, is looking for an
Academic Designer, Literacy K-1
. 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 07/31/2026.
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
Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-1) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
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, including but not limited to structured literacy practices
What you need to be considered:
** **
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades K-1
Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
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 (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS, etc.), and academic and pedagogical research
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
Experience working in an agile workflow is a plus
Experience creating state-specific curriculum is a plus
Here’s what we offer:
** **
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 $49,500 - $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. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.
McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses 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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Jacqui Edwards
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Job Details
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Publishing/Printing
Location
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Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Company ID
695
Job REQ #
6298
# Positions
1
Start Date
20251204
End Date
20260108
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McGraw Hill
1 Positions
ID: 6298
Posted On 12/04/2025
Job Overview
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 solutions, is looking for an
Academic Designer, Literacy K-1
. 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 07/31/2026.
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
Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-1) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
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, including but not limited to structured literacy practices
What you need to be considered:
** **
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades K-1
Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
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 (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS, etc.), and academic and pedagogical research
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
Experience working in an agile workflow is a plus
Experience creating state-specific curriculum is a plus
Here’s what we offer:
** **
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 $49,500 - $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. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.
McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses 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.
50064
Primary Contact
1702837431829
Jacqui Edwards
,
Phone
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Phone
Fax
jacqui.edwards@mheducation.com
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Job Details
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Publishing/Printing
Location
Remote, Remote
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Company ID
695
Job REQ #
6298
# Positions
1
Start Date
20251204
End Date
20260108
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Educators have been and always will be at the core of the learning experience. The solutions we develop help educators impart their knowledge to students more efficiently. We believe that harnessing technology can enhance learning inside and outside of the classroom and deepen the connections between students and teachers to empower greater success.
By partnering with educators around the globe, our learning engineers, content developers and pedagogical experts are developing increasingly open learning ecosystems that are proven to improve pass rates, elevate grades and increase engagement for each individual learner while improving outcomes for all.
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