Associate Instructional Designer

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 resources, is looking for an Associate Instructional Designer, K-5 ELA for our K-12 division 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. The Associate Instructional Designer, K-5 ELA is digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling, documenting, and troubleshooting high-quality content based on specific product requirements for the Literacy programs. 

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States and must be able to work Eastern Standard hours. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 12/31/2026. 

What you will be doing: 

• Participate in concept meetings, prepare manuscript needs, support multiple build rounds for digital assets, and collaborate extensively with Instructional Designers and senior team members throughout product development. 

• Play a key role in user testing and QA, identifying and troubleshooting technical bugs, ensuring vendor deliverables meet guidelines, while adhering to tight timelines with the ability to adapt quickly. 

• Maintain accurate build documentation, support metadata tagging, concept mapping, digital editing, and contribute to accessibility development and overall product build quality. 

• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to meet product requirements, schedules, digital launch needs, and vendor-facing tasks such as templates, trackers, and digital content development guidelines. 

• Demonstrate ongoing technical, functional, and professional expertise by staying current with trends and leveraging specialized knowledge to drive strong outcomes and ensure timely completion of all intermediate and final milestones. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field required.  

• 1-3 years’ experience working in digital content development that includes teaching and learning materials. 

• Experience with authoring tools, learning management systems, and content management systems.  

• Familiarity with iterative development frameworks, including Agile methodology. 

• A successful candidate may have previous K-5 teaching experience. 

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 $41,230-$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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