Associate Academic Designer

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McGraw Hill LLC. is hiring an Associate Academic Designer. The role involves assembling high-quality instructional materials for K-5 science based on product requirements, including content development, reviewing guidelines, preparing materials for vendors, and keeping up with educational trends. This remote position requires managing workflows and collaborating within an Agile environment, with a contract term ending on 4/30/2027.

Highlights

Develop and plan science instructional content for both digital and print formats.
Implement and review established guidelines and workflows.
Create content with peer reviews and intermediate quality checks.
Write specifications for photos, illustrations, and technical art.
Prepare and review materials for freelancers and vendors under supervision.
Identify and propose solutions for inconsistencies, errors, or inefficiencies.
Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities in an Agile work environment.
Stay informed on emerging curriculum trends, educational technology, and research.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (preferably in elementary education, English, or related field) and strong verbal/written communication skills.
Must be proficient in MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Smartsheet; demonstrate organizational skills and openness to coaching and feedback.
Compensation range: $41,230 - $54,000 annually, with potential medical and other benefits.
The position is remote and open to applicants authorized to work in the United States; classified as a Project Status Worker role.
Job category: Product Development; business unit: School; work model: Remote; FLSA status: Exempt.
McGraw Hill is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations.

Associate Academic Designer 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 Associate Academic Designer, K-5 Science. The Associate Academic Designer helps to assemble high-quality instructional materials based on specific product requirements for programs.

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 4/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

Participating in the planning and development of content for science instructional materials, delivered both in digital and print formats
Implementing and reviewing guidelines written by others; understanding and following established processes and workflows
Creating content with peer review and intermediate checks to ensure writing is on target
Writing specifications for photo research, illustrations and technical art
Creating and reviewing simple prototypes and other content with guidance from more senior team members
Preparing materials for freelancers or vendors with guidance from more senior team members; reviewing work submitted by vendors
Identifying inconsistencies, errors, problems, or inefficiencies and bringing potential ideas for solutions
Following approved workflows at all stages and meeting all intermediate and final schedules
Demonstrating effective organizational and excellent time management skills; the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility to rapidly changing priorities and demands in an Agile work environment
Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research

We're looking for someone with:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education, English, or related field
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
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Ability to create and visualize content for various delivery formats and classroom settings
Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
Open to receiving coaching and implementing feedback
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Smartsheet

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 $41,230 - $54,000 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 addresses 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

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 4/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

Participating in the planning and development of content for science instructional materials, delivered both in digital and print formats
Implementing and reviewing guidelines written by others; understanding and following established processes and workflows
Creating content with peer review and intermediate checks to ensure writing is on target
Writing specifications for photo research, illustrations and technical art
Creating and reviewing simple prototypes and other content with guidance from more senior team members
Preparing materials for freelancers or vendors with guidance from more senior team members; reviewing work submitted by vendors
Identifying inconsistencies, errors, problems, or inefficiencies and bringing potential ideas for solutions
Following approved workflows at all stages and meeting all intermediate and final schedules
Demonstrating effective organizational and excellent time management skills; the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility to rapidly changing priorities and demands in an Agile work environment
Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research

We're looking for someone with:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education, English, or related field
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
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Ability to create and visualize content for various delivery formats and classroom settings
Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
Open to receiving coaching and implementing feedback
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Smartsheet

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