New

Academic Designer

McGraw Hill
$54,550 - $65,000
United States, New York, New York
Dec 17, 2025
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 Academic Designer, Literacy/ ELL, Grades PreK-6. Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs. They collaborate with the Academic Designer Managers and team members to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation). 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 05/29/2026. What you will be doing: Plan and develop 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 Assist in the development of prototypes, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed Act as liaison between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams Demonstrate strong understanding of elementary (PreK-6) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state ELA and ELD standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within field and adjacent to field What you need to be considered: Bachelor's degree in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field At least 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Multilingual Learners 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, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism 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 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 K4/InCopy markup 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 $54,550 - $65,000 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. 50045 McGraw Hill uses an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assist in the screening process by recommending candidates with "like skills" based on resume and job data. To request an alternative screening process, please select "Opt-Out" when asked to "Consent to use of Automated Employment Decision Tools" during the application.