Academic Designer

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’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.

If you’re smart, curious, and passionate about education – join us as we open doors. You’ll work in an enriching, collaborative environment where we create opportunities for learners and celebrate successes. Why? Because learning changes everything.

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).

• Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials– including print, digital, and media projects
• Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
• Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
• Demonstrate strong understanding of secondary (either grades 6-8 or 9-12) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues
• Command deep knowledge of standards, frameworks, strategies, and research regarding MLLs to create excellent content for innovative products
• Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
• Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
• Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
• Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on with a focus on 6-12 literacy and English language development
• Teaching experience an advantage
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (including ELA and ELD, such as WIDA, ELPA
  21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products
• Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,…