Associate Academic Designer

Associate Academic Designer- Science

Impact the Moment

We are looking for a creative and innovative Associate Academic Designer, Science for our 6-8 middle school programs. As part of our PreK-12 business, you’ll be part of a team that creates robust curriculum and learning solutions in a variety of print and digital formats that are used by millions of educators and students every day. The Associate Academic Designer for 6-8 Science is a content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for a 6-8 science.

A remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States, A Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of March 31, 2027.

How Can You Make an Impact?

As an Associate Academic Designer, Science (6–8), you will:

• Planning and developing high-quality instructional materials, delivered in both digital and print products.
• Researching educational trends, issues, content standards, and competitive products.
• Producing pedagogically and scientifically sound products that are accurate, error free, and meet curriculum standards.
• Preparing manuscript, ensuring readability and grade level appropriateness in accordance with project specifications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members to follow approved workflows to ensure marketing requirements, project schedules, and project goals are met.
• Communicating project requirements to authors, consultants, vendors, and freelance editors.

What Can You Expect from the Position?

• A dynamic, Agile work environment requiring flexibility and the ability to manage rapidly shifting priorities
• Collaboration with a creative, cross-functional team dedicated to building innovative science curriculum for grades 6–8

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life or Physical Sciences, or in Education with a focus in Life or Physical Sciences
• 3+ years of experience in educational publishing and/or significant editorial experience.
• Experience with the Next Generation Science Standards is required.
• Experience writing and editing instructional materials for use in science classrooms is strongly preferred.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility to rapidly changing priorities in an Agile work environment.
• Experience working with digital curriculum development and digital products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience writing and editing instructional materials for science classrooms
• Experience with digital curriculum development and digital products
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

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 $50,000-$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.

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