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McGraw Hill is hiring an Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades to plan and develop PreK-K Reading/Language Arts content, including learning objectives, scope and sequence, lessons, and teacher resources across print, digital, and media projects. The role partners with the Academic Design team and Product Managers to shape solution design and keep materials aligned to rigorous content and pedagogical standards.

Highlights

Plans and develops PreK-K Reading/Language Arts content, including learning objectives, scope and sequence, lessons, videos, and teacher resources.
Builds prototypes, exemplars, and project scope documentation to guide product development.
Serves as the point of contact among vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design staff.
Ensures materials align with CCSS, CA CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS standards for foundational literacy and decodable text.
Reviews colleague and vendor work for accuracy, reading level, grammar, and style.
Identifies project risks and proposes process improvements to protect publication deadlines.
Works within Agile delivery cycles and Jira workflows to manage content production.
Applies expertise in digital authoring systems, accessibility standards, and content testing tools.
Uses MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup tools daily in content production.

Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades Full Description

Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is to deliver digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators.

We're accelerating learning to unlock the full potential of every learner. It's this vision that sets us apart, contributing to a brighter future where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We're harnessing technology to enhance learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, deepening the connections between students and educators to empower greater success.

How can you make an impact?

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.

Your contribution to the team includes:

Plan and develop content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, table of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials-including print, digital, and media projects
Assist in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
Act as the point of contact among vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
Demonstrate a strong understanding of PreK-K Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS, CA CCSS, and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
Provide feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
Solve problems by identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

We're looking for someone with:

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 PreK-K
Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (such as CCSS, CA CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends
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

A plus if you have:

Experience as an educator or teacher
Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems
Experience in Agile systems of delivery and Jira workflows
Experience delivering quality and accuracy across fast-paced publication deadlines

How We Work:

We are a company focused on continuous learning and growth. These five pillars are critical to our hyper-learning culture at McGraw Hill School.

Big We: We respect one another and genuinely care about our teammates. We work best as one team, not in silos.
Listening to Learn: We listen to one another and collaborate for success. We realize the capabilities of and trust our team members.
Ask Learning Questions: We value differences in approaches as opportunities for learning and growth. We seek to truly understand others.
An Idea Meritocracy: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable speaking openly and having challenging conversations. The best idea should always win, regardless of its origin.
Creative, Innovative, & Emergent Thinking: We tackle challenging problems and make decisions in favor of the business. We are willing to innovate and not do things as they have always been done.

As an education company, we are proud to play our part by inspiring learners around the world. If you bring your curiosity, we will help you grow in a collaborative environment where everyone shares a passion for success.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape 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 $60,000 - $70,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. A full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a "@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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