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Academic Designer
McGraw-Hill Education
Chicago, IL, United States
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McGraw-Hill Education: We want YOU to be part of the way we’re changing learning.
Do you have a global perspective and are passionate about succeeding? If so, then let’s talk!
At McGraw-Hill Education, we’re accelerating learning to unlock the full potential of every learner. It’s this vision that sets us apart, contributing to a brighter future where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We’re harnessing technology to enhance learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, deepening the connections between students and educators to empower greater success.
In fact, we also look for ways to better ourselves. As an MHE colleague, you’ll focus on aligning yourself to four Core Competencies to better anticipate customer needs, more fully engage across our organization, execute with agility and create better products for the educators and learners we touch.
If you’re smart, curious, and passionate about education – join us as we open doors. You’ll work in an enriching, collaborative environment where we create opportunities for learners and celebrate successes. Why? Because learning changes everything.
What will you get out of your career at McGraw-Hill Education?
• You’ll receive a robust compensation package, 401(k) match, medical/dental/optical insurance and more.
• We all need some time to recharge once in a while. All full-time employees are eligible to receive paid time off, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year and a generous sick time policy.
• Eager for a personal and professional development fix? Benefit from online educational programs and/or a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Are you passionate? If so, you’ll be part of collaborative, creative and purposeful teams who have a history of promoting from within.
• Every position at McGraw-Hill Education makes an impact on the future of education.
We have an opening for an experienced, innovative, strategic Academic Designer (Project Status Worker)in our Chicago, IL office. Does this sound like you?
Reporting to the Director, Academic Design - K-5 Social Studies, the Academic Designer (Project Status Worker) 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 Leads and Product Sponsors to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).
This is a project based position.
Critical Functions:
• Plan and develop content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of elementary (K-5) pedagogical issues and content.
• Produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style.
• Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and emerging technologies within field and adjacent to field.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of digital assets within a variety of authoring tools, digital platforms, and applications.
• Work closely with Marketing, Production, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure that market requirements, project schedules, and goals are met.
• Must be detail oriented and able to edit a variety of materials both digital and print in a timely manner.
• Communicate with fellow team members about project progress, and develop solutions to address issues.
• Work as a team player to meet all intermediate and final schedules.
A successful candidate will have:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to create, visualize, and lay out content for various delivery formats and classroom settings.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Subject matter expertise; teaching experience an advantage.
• Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal and writing and presentation proficiency.
• Working knowledge of cutting-edge software and hardware trends, especially as they relate to Web 2.0 and social networking applications.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Excel and Word, some knowledge of multimedia tools, XML, HTML and content management tools.
A successful candidate may have:
• Working knowledge of eLearning and digital object editing tools, HTML and CMS (Content Management Systems).
• Knowledge of CMS authoring and Learning Management Tools and CCSS Standards alignments.
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably elementary literacy and social studies.
• Experience writing/editing instructional materials, lesson plans, assessment materials, or storyboards and specs for digital materials.
• Experience with digital authoring tools, content management systems, blogging software tools.
Next Steps:
• If you’re interested in this position, submit your resume.
• We’ll review your resume, and if you might be a match, we’ll contact you.
• After our first conversation, you may be invited to interview with others at McGraw-Hill Education. This is your time to shine!
• If you’re eager, dynamic and ultimately a good fit, you’ll be afforded the opportunity to change the future of education.
Join a team of those who want to make a difference in education, are intellectually curious and have integrity! We can offer a means for you to achieve the goals you want to accomplish in your career. Please apply – right now – we can’t wait to meet you!
McGraw-Hill Education is an EOE/Male/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email TalentAcquisition@mheducation.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.