Senior Academic Designer

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 is the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions. Senior 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 Directors, Academic Design Managers, and Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation). Depending on project needs, Senior Academic Designers are asked to take on specific project assignments, working with a small team of Academic Designers throughout the various stages of product development. 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 12/31/2026. What you will be doing: Plan and develop 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. Develop and finalize prototypes, scope and sequence, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed. Train, mentor, and provide feedback to more junior Academic Designers on guidelines and expectations around content development, documentation, and planning. Act as the point of contact between a vendor, internal engineering teams, contractors, and Academic Design teams with some decision-making authority, including ensuring timeliness and quality of work. Coordinate with Project Managers, Product Design, Production and other cross-functional groups to establish workflows and maintain communication about project schedules/status. Demonstrate strong understanding of middle or secondary (Grades 6-8) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues. Produce and guide more junior team members to produce 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. Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the field and adjacent to the field. What you need to be considered: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field, with 4+ years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing (Grades 6-8). Teaching experience is an advantage, with the ability to create and visualize content for various delivery formats and classroom settings. Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative, with a proven ability to mentor, guide, and provide leadership within teams. Strong problem-solving skills, able to understand and address concerns from junior team members while developing innovative solutions, including cross-functional collaboration. Knowledgeable in content development practices, academic standards (CCSS, B.E.S.T., TEKS), research, pedagogy, and best practices, with a focus on delivering high-quality and timely products. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, K4/InCopy, and experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems. Here’s what we offer: At McGraw-Hill, we leverage cutting-edge technology to create innovative learning solutions that support learners at all stages of their educational journey. Our state-of-the-art digital tools and platforms provide personalized, interactive experiences that enhance understanding and retention. Being part of McGraw-Hill means joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a real impact on students' lives. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The pay range for this position is between $62,000 - $75,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 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