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McGraw Hill is hiring a Senior Academic Designer Science K-5. The role involves planning and developing instructional materials for print and digital Science products targeting K-5 students and teachers, including textbooks, interactive activities, assessments, and teacher lesson plans. The designer collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages vendors, and ensures materials meet curriculum standards and project schedules.

Highlights

Develop elementary science instructional materials for print and digital formats.
Analyze academic research to inform product recommendations.
Provide subject-matter expertise in Earth, Life, and/or Physical Science.
Produce high-quality, error-free instructional content aligned with curriculum standards.
Manage vendors to meet quality and timing expectations.
Use approved workflows and meet project deadlines in an Agile environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet market and product goals.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in education, science, or science education.
10+ years of experience in educational publishing or editorial roles; digital curriculum development experience required.
Familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies preferred; classroom teaching experience is a plus.
Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $72,000 annually, with potential benefits.

Senior Academic Designer Science K-5 Full Description

Senior Academic Designer Science K-5

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

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 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 06/30/2026.

What you will be doing:

Assisting in the development of elementary science instructional materials available in print and/or digital formats, including the creation of prototypes for complex components.
Analyzing and synthesizing academic research into product recommendations or recommended approaches.
Providing subject-matter expertise in the areas of Earth, Life, and/or Physical Science.
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality instructional materials that meet curriculum standards and display appropriate reading level, grammar, and style.
Managing vendors to ensure quality and time expectations are in keeping with project goals.
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.

What you need to be considered:

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in education, science, or science education.
10+ 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.
Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

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 $55,000 - $72,000 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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Original Job Description

Senior Academic Designer Science K-5

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

Assisting in the development of elementary science instructional materials available in print and/or digital formats, including the creation of prototypes for complex components.
Analyzing and synthesizing academic research into product recommendations or recommended approaches.
Providing subject-matter expertise in the areas of Earth, Life, and/or Physical Science.
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality instructional materials that meet curriculum standards and display appropriate reading level, grammar, and style.
Managing vendors to ensure quality and time expectations are in keeping with project goals.
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.

What you need to be considered:

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in education, science, or science education.
10+ 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.
Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

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.

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