Academic Designer - K-5 Literacy

Overview

Impact the Moment

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?

We are looking to fill an Academic Designer role for a K-5 Literacy program. It will be filled as a Project Status Worker (PSW) designation with the end date of 12/31/2025. This role is 100% remote. Candidates for this position must be located in the either Central Sandard Timezone or Eastern Standard Timezone.

What you will be doing:

• Participating in the planning and development of content for adherence to accessibility guidelines
• Implementing and reviewing guidelines (e.g., style guide, academic integrity, accessibility guide) written by others; understanding and following established processes and workflows
• Acting as point of contact between vendors and internal teams
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
• Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards, project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
• Writing specifications for art, technical art, maps, etc.; reviewing submitted art
• Identifying inconsistencies, errors, problems, or inefficiencies and bringing potential ideas for solutions
• Following approved workflows at all stages and meeting all intermediate and final schedules
• Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field
  
  

What you need to be considered:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
• 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T, and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
• Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
• Open to receiving feedback and takes actions accordingly
• 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 Smartsheet
  
  

Preferred:

• Teaching experience is an advantage
• Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus
  
  

The pay range for this position is between $60,000 - $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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