We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/MLL

McGraw Hill
$60,000 - $85,000
United States, Ohio, Columbus
8787 Orion Place (Show on map)
Dec 05, 2024
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?

We have an opening for an experienced, innovative, strategic Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/MLL.

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 Leads 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.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. It will be filled as a Project Status Worker (PSW) designation.

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 prototypes, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
  • Act as liaison between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, Design, Production and other cross-functional groups to establish workflows and maintain communication about project schedules/status
  • 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 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 a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in editorial or academic design for K - 2 literacy and English Language Development (ELD) educational publishing.
  • Subject matter expertise in ELD and instructional materials for English Language Learners; teaching experience is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, goal-oriented, and collaborative leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a small team.
  • Expertise in content creation for diverse formats, classroom settings, and adherence to ELA and ELD standards (e.g., WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, Texas ELPS).
  • Commitment to accuracy, quality, and timely delivery with an innovative approach to content and pedagogy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammar.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and K4/InCopy with effective time management and multitasking abilities.

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$60,000 - $85,000annually, 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" email address 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.

48395
Applied = 0

(web-86f5d9bb6b-jpgxp)