Academic Designer, Elementary Social Studies

Job Overview

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 materials, is looking for an Academic Designer for our Social Studies programs (K–5). It is an exciting time for Social Studies at MH! We are looking for passionate people to join our team as we plan and develop our next generation of programs. 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 09/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and develop culturally responsive, relevant, and sustaining content (including learning objectives, content, activities, and instructional supports) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of elementary (K–Grade 5) social studies pedagogy and content.
• Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards and market requirements and display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style.
• Communicate with fellow team members about project progress and develop solutions to address issues.

• Correlate educational materials to social studies standards and frameworks.

• Work closely with grade-level lead/Senior AD, and Academic Design Manager to develop high-quality digital and print content based on specific product requirements for programs and understand the blended curriculum and instructional design.

We are looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a relevant field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to edit a variety of digital and print materials in a timely manner
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with strong command of English grammar, spelling, and writing
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members, communicate project progress, and problem-solve as needed
• Skilled in creating and laying out content for various delivery formats and classroom settings
• Productive and flexible, with efficient work habits to prioritize and multitask
• Capable of working effectively in a remote team environment
• Experience writing and editing instructional materials for elementary social studies classrooms (strongly preferred)

Why work for us?

At McGraw-Hill, we leverage cutting-edge technology to create innovative learning solutions that support learners at all stages of their educational journey. Our state-of-the-art digital tools and platforms provide personalized, interactive experiences that enhance understanding and retention. Being part of McGraw-Hill means joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a real impact on students' lives. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The pay range for this position is between $54,600-$67,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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