Senior Instructional Designer, 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 Education, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials, is looking for a creative, innovative, strategic Senior Instructional Designer, Social Studies. 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 Senior Instructional Designer, Social Studies is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for the Product 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 08/31/2026.

What you will be doing:   

• Lead the instructional design team in collaborating with cross-functional peers to prototype, design, storyboard, and develop courses and digital curriculum assets (e.g., eBooks, interactive maps, timelines, videos, and assessments).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements, project timelines, and goals are met and completed on time.
• Proactively identify problems and risks in content development, propose solutions, and engage appropriate stakeholders when risks arise.
• Provide leadership and expertise in authoring tools, template creation, and authoring processes.
• Manage the internal team of instructional designers responsible for overseeing vendors and freelancers, including writing guidelines, answering questions, and scheduling, as applicable.
• Develop innovative and scalable approaches for process and digital integration, identifying efficiencies in workflows and templates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify, test, troubleshoot, define, and resolve technical bugs and enhancements in authoring tools and platforms.
• Provide leadership in accessibility by understanding compliance criteria and incorporating best practices into product design and development.

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in digital content development, including teaching and learning materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines and budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional meetings effectively.
• Experience with authoring tools, learning management systems, and content management systems.
• Ability to design and visualize animated and interactive content.
• Background in educational publishing or EdTech preferred.
• Experience with accessibility standards and practices preferred.

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 $62,000 - $78,000 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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