Academic Designer

About the role

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is seeking an Academic Designer specializing in Science for Grades K-5. This is a remote position open to U.S. residents only.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing elementary science instructional materials in print and digital formats.
• Create accurate, error-free, high-quality instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and have appropriate reading levels, grammar, and style.
• Follow approved workflows throughout the development process and meet all scheduled milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with market requirements, project schedules, and product goals.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing priorities in an Agile environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, science, or science education.
• At least 5 years of experience in educational publishing or significant editorial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Ability to read, interpret, and organize NGSS standards for specific grade bands into cohesive, thematic learning units.
• Experience creating assessments that measure student progress across all three dimensions of NGSS.
• Proficiency in using tools like the EQuIP and EdReports rubrics to assess high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Experience with digital curriculum development and digital educational products.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using Jira to manage sprint backlogs, track progress, and report on key agile metrics (though not required).
• The ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize the product backlog based on customer feedback and business value.
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for education and a commitment to improving student outcomes.

Skills

• Expertise in NGSS and its implementation in K-5 science curricula.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to create engaging and informative instructional materials.
• Knowledge of digital curriculum development tools and processes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

McGraw Hill offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $54,500 - $64,000 annually. Additional benefits may include:

• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings.