Academic Designer, MLL 6-12 ELA

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

an Academic Designer, Literacy (MLL). 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 team as well as Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).

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 12/31/2026.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and develop high-quality teacher and student content across print, digital, and media formats, including learning objectives, scope and sequence, lessons, videos, and resources
• Support the creation of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, and project documentation to define scope and ensure alignment
• Serve as a key liaison among vendors, engineering teams, and Academic Design teams to ensure smooth collaboration and execution
• Apply deep expertise in secondary Reading/Language Arts or English Language Development, with strong knowledge of standards, frameworks, and research—especially for MLLs
• Ensure all products are accurate, polished, and aligned to curriculum standards (e.g., CCSS), project requirements, and appropriate reading levels and style
• Provide constructive feedback, identify and mitigate risks, improve processes, and stay current on literacy research, educational trends, and instructional technology

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development or educational publishing, with a focus on grades 6–12 literacy and English Language Development; teaching experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of industry content development practices, ELA/ELD standards (e.g., WIDA, ELPA21, CA ELD, TX ELPS), and current academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative, with strong initiative, integrity, and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
• Proficiency in digital learning tools and authoring systems, including accessibility and testing, with strong computer skills (MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, K4/InCopy); experience building accessible digital content a plus

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 $54,550 - $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.

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