New York, New York, USA
6 days ago
Digital Academic Designer, ELA
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? The Digital Academic Designer, ELA is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for the 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. 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 12/31/2025. What you will be doing: Collaborate cross-functionally with content academic designers, product design, product owners, and engineering to support production. Understand early product workstreams, including proof of concept (POC) and wireframe creation, low and high-fidelity prototypes, and implementation models so that production iterations are smooth. Design, develop, and build digital curriculum assets (student-driven activities, etc.) using an Understanding By Design/backwards planning iterative process. Participate in concept meetings, manuscript reviews, and alpha/beta builds for digital assets. Collaborate with academic design vendors and freelancers, participate in weekly status meetings, and ensure product guidelines are followed. Manage workflows and conduct quality assurance checks on vendor work for adherence to instructional design best practices, product expectations, and authoring capabilities. We are looking for someone with: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field. 2-5 years of experience in digital content development or instructional design for teaching and learning materials as well as expertise in instructional design with preference for educational technology or K-12 teaching experience. Experience collaborating on multiple projects with tight timelines, high collaboration, and multiple iterations. Ability to offer solutions in ambiguous situations and work within a fast-paced, consistently changing environment. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively. Familiarity with authoring tools, LMS, CMS, and creating animated or interactive content. 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 $50,000-$65,000 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” email address or communicate through 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. 48781
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