Instructional Designer, Science

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 Education, the leading provider of digital and print educational materials, is looking for a creative, innovative, strategic Instructional Designer, Science for our science programs. You will be a valuable member of a collaborative group of Instructional Designers, closely partnering with teams focused on content, product management, project management, 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 Instructional Designer, Science is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements for science programs. 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 05/30/2027. What you will be doing: Design and develop digital curriculum assets (e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content) using instructional models such as Understanding by Design (UBD) to ensure effective, engaging learning experiences. Review and refine content storyboards, authoring guidelines, and metadata tagging to maintain instructional effectiveness and alignment with product requirements. Lead digital content workflows through all development stages, collaborating with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery. Manage vendor relationships by facilitating launch and status meetings, supporting content quality assurance, and addressing vendor questions. Conduct user testing and analyze feedback to continuously enhance digital learning experiences and recommend platform improvements. Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards across all digital content. Mentor and support Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools, best practices, and technical troubleshooting within authoring platforms. Contribute to cross-functional teams to meet product goals, project schedules, and complete digital development tasks including concept mapping and digital editing. We’re looking for someone with: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field required. 2 - 5 years’ experience working in digital content development that includes teaching and learning materials. Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms. Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets. Experience using data and user research insights to refine learning experiences. Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers. Previous teaching experience in science (preferred). 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 $62,000 - $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. McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address 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. 50715