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Academic Designer, Math – Manager K12

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?

As part of our PreK-12 business, you will lead our In-Market Math team. This team will create and maintain high quality curriculum and resources for McGraw Hill’s innovative math product solutions, and innovative print and digital components that are used by millions of educators and students every day.  

Academic Designer Managers 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 other Academic Design Directors, Academic Design Managers, and Product Managers to help develop high quality math assessments (both conceptualization and implementation). 

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Work closely with the VP of Academic Design, Mathematics, and other leaders to execute on multi-year publishing plans. Tasks include:
  • ensuring that all content developed meets highest standards of academic integrity and quality, and
  • working with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of K-12 math pedagogy, content, strategies, and assessment
• Plan and lead quality assurance reviews of print and digital assets within a variety of authoring tools, digital platforms, and applications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and project leads to update and enhance current products and support small state adoptions.
• Manage a team of academic designers to develop and support high-quality digital and print content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design.Understand competitive and detailed development plans based on customer needs and state requirements. Tasks include, but are not limited to

• Reviewing, updating, and developing content aligned to state standards, guidelines, and frameworks.
• ensuring content is mathematically accurate and age-appropriate
• embody the McGraw-Hill Education’s Guiding Principles for Supporting English Learners
• meeting accessibility guidelines, and helping all learners achieve academic success
• align to McGraw-Hill Education’s guidelines for academic integrity
• provide content on budget and on schedule
• Evaluate products using quality rubrics and provide evidence of meeting rubric requirements
• Support Sales and Marketing teams by providing feedback and information for RFPs
• Understand the implications of deadlines, state curriculum requirements, and budget and resource limitations on workflow and schedule.
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop best workflow, assign appropriate resources, and schedule benchmarks for program needs.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum and assessment development processes to support quality monitoring and innovation.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or math
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting.
• At least 2 years of educational publishing with core curriculum experience. Math K-12 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and math content development practices, content standards, and academic and pedagogical trends.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• 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, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup preferred.
• 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

The pay range for this position is between $70,000 - $90,000 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 benefits offerings.

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