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McGraw Hill

Associate Academic Designer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $41K - $57K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ November 7th, 2025

K-5

Edtech.com's Summary

McGraw Hill LLC. is hiring an Associate Academic Designer. The role involves editing K-5 Social Studies content to align with various state and school district standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to customize social studies programs. The position includes producing error-free educational materials, researching state standards, and managing workflows and schedules to meet project deadlines.

Highlights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customized social studies programs aligned with state standards
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of K-5 social studies content and pedagogical knowledge
  • Produce high-quality, accurate, error-free products following curriculum standards
  • Research state standards, perform gap analysis, and correlate standards to existing programs
  • Follow approved workflows at all stages of product development and maintain project schedules
  • Detail-oriented editing of both digital and print materials
  • Manage multiple projects independently in a deadline-driven environment
  • Require 2-3 years of product development experience focused on instructional materials
  • Bachelor’s degree in social studies or related field required
  • K-5 classroom experience strongly preferred; exceptional grammar, writing, and proofreading skills needed
  • Remote position open to applicants authorized to work in the U.S., Project Status Worker role ending 12/31/2026
  • Pay range: $41,200 - $57,000 annually, with potential medical and other benefits depending on the position

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 solutions, is looking for an Associate Academic Designer.  As the Associate Academic Designer, you will edit existing K-5 Social Studies content to match various states and school district standards. You will be on a team of academic designers who specialize in all aspects of print and digital content 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: 

  • Work with cross functional teams to develop a customized version of McGraw Hill's social studies programs aligned to state standards
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of K-5 social studies content, pedagogical content knowledge, and state standards
  • Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
  • Research and understand state standards prior to product development; develop gap analysis documentation; and correlate state standards to existing programs
  • Track and follow approved workflows at all stages of product development
  • Monitor and maintain schedules to meet project goals and deadlines

What you need to be considered:  

  • Detail-oriented and able to edit a variety of materials, both digital and print, in a timely manner
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • 2-3 years of product development experience, with a focus on instructional materials
  • Bachelor's degree in social studies or related field
  • K-5 classroom experience (strongly preferred)
  • Exceptional grammar, writing skills, and editorial skills/proofreading skills

Here's what we offer:  

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. 

 

The pay range for this position is between $41,200 - $57,000 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 benefits 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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