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. 

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? At McGraw Hill the Associate Instructional Designer, 6-12 ELA will help develop instructional materials for Literacy programs that are delivered in both print and digital formats.

  
How can you make an impact?  

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for an Associate Instructional Designer, ELA/SLA for our K-12 division literacy programs. You will be a valuable member of a collaborative group of Instructional Designers, closely partnering with teams focused on content, product management, UX, and creative media. As part of this team, you will create robust digital tools, curriculum and learning solutions in a variety of formats that are used by millions of educators and students every day. The Associate Instructional Designer, ELA/SLA a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for the Literacy programs.

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 04/30/2027.

What you will be doing:   

• Learn and contribute to program planning and curriculum mapping where applicable.
• Learn and contribute in regards to the creation of POC’s and prototypes.
• Through a UBD process, you will design, storyboard, and develop digital curriculum assets such as videos, eBooks, interactives, simulations, games and virtual labs.
• Review manuscript, create storyboards, contribute during alpha and beta builds for digital assets.
• Learn and provide support with digital tools, serving under the leadership of management and senior members of the team.
• Heavy contributions with user testing, serving under the leadership of management and senior members of the team.
• Heavy contributions partnering with Instructional Designers during product build and serving under Senior members of the team.
• Hold responsibility for accuracy and maintenance of build documentation.
• Become experts in accessibility with heavy contributions to this area throughout the product development process.
• Heavy contributions to the product build process.
• Meet all intermediate and final schedules.
• Contribute on cross-functional teams to ensure that product requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met and completed on time.  
• Contribute during digital launches with vendors including helping to create templates, trackers, and digital content development guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify, test, troubleshoot, define, and follow up on technical bugs and enhancements as they arise in authoring tools and the platform. When necessary, help define requirements for platform and authoring tool enhancements.
• Work on digital product tasks such as metadata tagging, concept mapping, and digital editing.
• QA the work of the vendor to ensure it adheres to guidelines.
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field required.
• 0-2 years’ experience working in digital content development that includes teaching and learning materials.
• Experience with authoring tools, learning management systems, and content management systems.
• Ability to create and visualize animated and interactive content.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and practices, including collaboration in iterative workflows.
• A successful candidate may have previous 6-12 teaching experience. 

Why work for us?  

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.    

The pay range for this position is between $41,230 – $55,000 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. 

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.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.

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Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the successful execution of agile programs, overseeing the coordination and operational aspects of multiple projects or product initiatives within an agile environment. The Project Manager ensures that all teams adhere to agile principles and methodologies, facilitates communication across teams, manages dependencies, and removes operational obstacles to ensure program success. This role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills to oversee the day-to-day execution of the program, while maintaining alignment with business goals and customer needs

This is a remote role based in the US.

What you will do:

• Agile Program Management:
• Assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex agile programs by ensuring that teams follow agile processes and methodologies.
• Ensuring that scope is documented and kept up to date.
• Coordinate cross-functional team efforts to ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
• Support the Program Manager or Scrum Master in monitoring program progress and identifying any blockers or risks.
• Ensure alignment between multiple product teams working within the program.
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies and Practices:
• Organize and facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for the program teams.
• Support teams in adhering to their sprint goals and work to resolve operational roadblocks.
• Ensure consistency and effective communication of agile practices across teams, maintaining high standards for agile execution.
• Dependency and Risk Management:
• Assist in the identification, tracking, and management of dependencies between teams, projects, and external stakeholders.
• Proactively address potential risks to program delivery, escalating issues when necessary to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate mitigation strategies and ensure risks are appropriately managed and communicated.
• Operational Support:
• Provide day-to-day operational support to agile teams, helping them adhere to timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure that the tools and resources required by the teams are available and functioning.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, product teams, and business stakeholders to ensure operational needs are met.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, ensuring they are informed of program status, risks, and any changes to scope or delivery timelines.
• Prepare and present regular status reports, key metrics, and updates on program progress and performance.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed effectively and that any changes or issues are communicated in a timely manner.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Support agile teams in adopting new tools, techniques, or processes that improve team performance and overall program delivery.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing between teams and encourage a culture of innovation.
• Program Documentation and Metrics:
• Ensure that all program-related documentation is maintained, including roadmaps, timelines, release plans, and issue logs.
• Track and analyze program performance metrics, including velocity, burn-down charts, and release progress, to inform decision-making.
• Use data-driven insights to identify trends, optimize workflows, and guide strategic decision-making.
• Support Product and Technical Leadership:
• Work closely with product managers, program managers, scrum masters, and technical leads to ensure product goals and program objectives align with business priorities.
• Help bridge the gap between business strategy and execution by translating high-level objectives into actionable plans for the teams.

What can you bring to the role?

• Experience:
• 3 years of experience in an agile environment, with at least 1 year in a program or project coordination role.
• Familiarity with managing cross-functional programs involving multiple agile teams.
• Experience with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar).
• Skills:
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to track multiple initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and program management best practices.
• Solid understanding of risk management and issue resolution techniques.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, including product, technical, and business leaders.
• Education:
• A degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in program or project management within an agile framework.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• High attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Nice to have:

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Product Owner, or similar).
• Experience with large-scale agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Experience in coordinating global or distributed teams.
• Bachelor’s degree

Here’s what we offer:   

The pay range for this position is between $55,000 – $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 benefit offerings.

Also include in all postings:

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.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.

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