Academic Designer Reading 6-8

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 within our 6-8 division. 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 12/31/2025.

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 middle school (grades 6-8) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development 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.

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing, particularly for grades 6-8.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative with a strong ability to work within a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality content on time.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, content standards (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and current academic and pedagogical trends.
• Expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts, is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing needs.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing protocols.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and experienced with tools like Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup.
• Experience in building accessible content within digital authoring systems 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 - $65,000annually, 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.

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