McGraw Hill
Senior Academic Designer
K-5
Edtech.com's Summary
McGraw Hill is hiring a Senior Academic Designer. The role involves planning and developing instructional materials for print and digital Science products for K-5 students and teachers, including textbooks, interactive activities, and lesson plans. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure material quality and compliance with standards, and adapt to Agile work environment requirements.
Highlights
- Plan three-dimensional classroom investigations aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
- Develop elementary science instructional materials in print and digital formats, including simulations, wireframes, and materials kits.
- Analyze and synthesize academic research to provide product recommendations.
- Produce accurate, error-free instructional materials meeting curriculum standards.
- Follow approved workflows and meet project schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet market requirements and product goals.
- Manage multiple projects with strong organizational and time management skills in an Agile environment.
- Require a Bachelor's degree in Life, Earth, or Physical Science.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in educational publishing or significant editorial experience.
- Experience with digital curriculum development and digital educational products; familiarity with Jira for agile project management is desired but not required.
- Compensation ranges between $62,000 - $70,000 annually, with possible benefits depending on the position.
- This is a remote Project Status Worker role with an end date of 4/30/2027, open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.
- Job is in the Product Development category under the School business unit.
Senior 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.
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 a Senior Academic Designer. As a Senior Academic Designer, you will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Science products for K-5 students and teachers. This includes textbooks, interactive activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans.
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Senior Academic Designer. As a Senior Academic Designer, you will help plan and develop instructional materials for print and digital Science products for K-5 students and teachers. This includes textbooks, interactive activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans.
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:
- Planning three-dimensional classroom investigations aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Assisting in the development of elementary science instructional materials available in print and/or digital formats, including the creation of simulations, wireframes, and materials kits.
- Analyzing and synthesizing academic research into product recommendations or recommended approaches.
- Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality instructional materials that meet curriculum standards and display appropriate reading level, grammar, and style.
- Following approved workflows at all stages of development and meeting all intermediate and final schedule dates.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that market requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met.
- 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.
We're looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor's degree in a Life, Earth, or Physical Science.
- 5+ years of experience in educational publishing and/or significant editorial experience.
- Experience working with digital curriculum development and digital educational products.
- Great organizational skills, with propensity for hitting deadlines while managing multiple projects.
- Experience working with Jira to manage sprint backlogs, track progress, and report on key agile metrics is desired, but not required.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize the product backlog based on customer feedback and business value.
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 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 $62,000 - $70,000 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.
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