Academic Designer, Literacy K-3

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McGraw Hill LLC. is hiring an Academic Designer, Literacy K-3. The role involves planning and developing content for literacy assessment materials in both digital and print formats, collaborating with academic design and product management teams, and acting as a liaison between vendors and engineering teams. The position requires expertise in elementary reading and language arts pedagogy and involves ensuring high-quality, standards-aligned assessment products.

Highlights

Plan and develop content for K-3 literacy assessment materials in digital and print formats
Assist in creating prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, proposals, and project scope documentation
Author content and tag metadata using digital platforms
Serve as point of contact between vendors, engineering, and academic design teams
Strong understanding of elementary reading/language arts and English Language Development assessment and measurement
Produce accurate, error-free content aligned with curriculum standards and program goals
Provide feedback to colleagues and vendors
Troubleshoot and improve processes by identifying risks related to assignments
Stay current on emerging assessment and technology trends within literacy
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field; 2+ years experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing, preferably focused on assessment
Skills: Ability to create assessment content for print and digital delivery; expert-level MS Office; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup
Preferred experience: Teaching experience; accessible content development in digital authoring systems; experience with testing companies
Compensation range: $54,550 - $63,000 annually, varying by knowledge, skills, experience, and location
Work model: Remote position available to US-authorized workers; project status worker role ending 1/20/2027
Business unit: School division

Academic Designer, Literacy K-3 Full Description

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 resources, is looking for an Academic Designer, Literacy K-3, for our School 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 1/20/2027.

What you will be doing:

Planning and developing content for literacy assessment materials, delivered both in digital and print formats
Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
Working in digital platform to author content and tag metadata.
Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-6) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues and their relationship to assessment and measurement
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that assess program goals, align with curriculum standards, measure student growth, and recommend instructional options
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 assessment and technology trends within the literacy field

We're looking for someone with:

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
2+ years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing, preferably with a focus on assessment
Ability to create and visualize assessment content for print and digital delivery
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), and testing and reporting trends
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
Teaching experience preferred
Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is preferred
Testing company experience 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 $54,550 - $63,000 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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Original Job Description

Overview

How can you make an impact?
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for an Academic Designer, Literacy K-3, for our School division.

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 1/20/2027.

What you will be doing:

Planning and developing content for literacy assessment materials, delivered both in digital and print formats
Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
Working in digital platform to author content and tag metadata.
Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-6) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues and their relationship to assessment and measurement
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that assess program goals, align with curriculum standards, measure student growth, and recommend instructional options
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 assessment and technology trends within the literacy field

We're looking for someone with:

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
2+ years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing, preferably with a focus on assessment
Ability to create and visualize assessment content for print and digital delivery
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), and testing and reporting trends
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
Teaching experience preferred
Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is preferred
Testing company experience a plus

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