McGraw Hill · 2 days ago
Director, Academic Design, Mathematics K-5
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expMcGraw Hill is a leading educational publisher creating innovative learning platforms for students and educators. The Academic Design Director for Mathematics will lead a team to develop high-quality K-5 math curriculum products that align with educational standards and drive student success.
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Responsibilities
Lead the creation and implementation of K-5 comprehensive math core curriculum products that align with the organizational vision, goals, and educational standards
Provide leadership and guidance in curriculum development. Promotes a data-driven, research-based, and results-oriented approach to curriculum development
Make strategic decisions to drive product development and market success, using a deep understanding of math content, pedagogy, state standards, and state curriculum requirements
Manage and mentor a team of academic designers. Creates professional learning plans to develop, refine, and expand the skills of all team members to support their growth and development as academic designers
Coaches, develops, and provides feedback and direction to expand the leadership capacity of team leads
Maintain a strong awareness of the competitive environment, including a focus on instructional strategy, accessibility, artificial intelligence, technology integration, and innovation
Understand and contribute to the state adoption process for core math curricula
Ensure that curriculum products meet the needs of diverse learners, using evidence-based instructional strategies. Maintain up to date knowledge of universal design for learning as well as an understanding of strategies to support English Language Learners
Develop cost estimates and resource allocation plans to meet the content needs for product development
Forecasts, monitors, and adjusts budgets to balance cost, quality, and schedule, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks
Oversee curriculum development projects, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and deliverables meet budgetary and quality expectations
Understand the implications of customer and sales deadlines, state curriculum requirements, and budget and resource limitations on workflow and schedule
Identify and recruit third-party vendors, freelance contractors, and other resources to support project plans and capacity needs beyond the existing team
Designs and monitors data collection systems and accountability measures to track project status and ensure quality
Engage in user research, testing, gather feedback from customers and internal teams to continuously enhance the quality of the content in our core math programs
Leverages market, educational, and user research to guide product strategy and ensure outcomes
Synthesizes stakeholder feedback into actionable insights that drive product improvement
Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, digital, design, product management) and external stakeholders to align curriculum offerings with market needs and state standards
Facilitate ongoing communication with cross-functional teams to provide updates, gather feedback, and maintain alignment to business goals and key objectives
Work collaboratively across functions to ensure plans are in place to align priorities and manage risks by negotiating scope, schedule, and budget trade-offs
Proven track record of working effectively with developers, designers, product owners, and other cross functional teams within an Agile framework
Lead the development of core content across grades TK-5 ensuring that curriculum has academic integrity, is aligned to standards and state frameworks, is pedagogically sound, mathematically accurate, rigorous, and accessible
Stay informed on the latest research, trends, and best practices in math instruction to maintain the relevance and rigor of curriculum offerings
Establishes efficient systems for developing, reviewing, and assuring quality in curriculum development
Drives continuous improvement through evaluation and corrective action
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education or math
At least 5 years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting
At least 6 years of educational publishing with 3 years of leading the development of core math curriculum
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
Open to receiving feedback and takes actions accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong attention to detail
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Preferred
District administrative experience
Experience with digital and blended learning curriculum development
Knowledge of emerging trends in educational technology and personalized learning solutions
Knowledge of appropriate industry and math content development practices, content standards, and academic and pedagogical trends
Knowledge of Universal Design Learning Principles and best practices for Multilingual Language Learners
Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup
Company
McGraw Hill
We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.
1001-5000 employees
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CEO & President
Simon Allen
President & CEO
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