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Senior Academic Designer, K-5 Science

McGraw Hill
$62,000 - $80,000
United States, New York, New York
Nov 06, 2025
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 solutions, is looking for a Senior Academic Designer, K-5 Science. Senior Academic Designers 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 the Academic Design Directors, Academic Design Managers, and Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation). Depending on project needs, Senior Academic Designers are asked to take on specific project assignments, working with a small team of Academic Designers throughout the various stages of product development This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. What you will be doing: Create and guide team members to produce accurate, error-free, consistent, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including NGSS, CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style Train, mentor, and provide feedback to Academic Designers on guidelines and expectations around content development, documentation, and planning Plan and develop content (including prototypes, learning objectives, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials Manage vendors and freelancers to ensure quality and time expectations are in keeping with project goals. What you need to be considered: Bachelor's degree in elementary education, literacy, science, or related field A minimum of 10 years of experience in curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades K-5 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 Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative with ability to mentor others and provide guidance, direction, and leadership Ability to identify risks and understand concerns, needs, and issues raised by team members and create novel solutions and contingency plans, including cross-functional problem solving Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards, and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility Experience working with Jira to manage sprint backlogs, track progress, and report on key agile metrics is desired, but not required. Here's what we offer: At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. The pay range for this position is between$62,000 - $80,000annually, 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. McGraw Hill recruiters always use a "@mheducation.com" or "@careers.mheducation.com" email addresses 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. 49863 McGraw Hill uses an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assist in the screening process by recommending candidates with "like skills" based on resume and job data. To request an alternative screening process, please select "Opt-Out" when asked to "Consent to use of Automated Employment Decision Tools" during the application.