Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/ Grades K- 2 Decodable Texts
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 have an opening for an experienced, innovative, strategic Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/ Grades K- 2 Decodable Texts.
Senior 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 Directors, Academic Design Managers, and Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation). Depending on project needs, Senior Academic Designers are asked to take on specific project assignments, working with a small team of Academic Designers throughout the various stages of product development.
It will be filled as a Project Status Worker (PSW) designation. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.
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
- Develop and finalize prototypes, scope and sequence, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
- Train, mentor, and provide feedback to more junior Academic Designers on guidelines and expectations around content development, documentation, and planning
- Act as the point of contact between a vendor, internal engineering teams, contractors, and Academic Design teams with some decision-making authority, including ensuring timeliness and quality of work
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Product Design, Production and other cross-functional groups to establish workflows and maintain communication about project schedules/status
- Demonstrate strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-2) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
- Produce and guide more junior team members to produce 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
- 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
- 4+ years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing (K-2 focus)
- Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills
- Experience writing and/or editing decodable texts
- Teaching experience preferred
- Ability to create and adapt content for various formats and settings
- Highly organized, goal-oriented, collaborative, and capable of mentoring
- Skilled in identifying risks, problem-solving, and providing cross-functional solutions
- Knowledgeable in research, pedagogy, and content standards (CCSS, B.E.S.T., TEKS)
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, K4/InCopy markup
- Experience with accessible content creation in digital systems 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 $62,000 – $85,000 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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