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McGraw Hill · 2 hours ago

Principal Academic Designer, MLL

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$80K/yr - $128K/yr
date8+ years exp

McGraw Hill is dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. The Principal Academic Designer, MLL, will leverage their expertise in MLL pedagogy and curriculum development to support the creation of impactful educational materials for multilingual learners.

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Responsibilities

Ensure that our School MLL strategy remains leading edge and a differentiator in the market
Build and maintain resident expertise in MLL needs and pedagogy, including related facets of MLL (e.g., ELD, Dual Language, translations, etc.)
Collaborate with stakeholders to update, articulate, and share strategy and documentation for implementation across all content areas PK-12; support internal/external communication, including for portfolio design teams, professional learning, marketing, and sales
Provide research support for MLL strategy and pedagogical design. Refresh our background research and Guiding Principles
Build Networks Build and provide leadership for a “community of practice” among MLL SMEs and other key stakeholders within the organization as contributors to a company point of view, strategy, and plan
Analyze and compile external HQIM review criteria related to MLL support
Cultivate partnerships with outside organizations to support our development and help position us in the industry
Build strong relationships and stay closely connected with customers and organizations to ensure well-rounded perspectives and drive our priorities
Support Innovation and Development Work with program teams - particularly those without resident SMEs - to ensure work is aligned with curriculum requirements, state standards, and program content. Support the work of mapping and correlations as needed to demonstrate full alignment
Help program teams concept, plan, and develop MLL instructional elements, both digital and print
Support and build onto our pool of outside vendors and freelancers who have MLL expertise, such as by providing guidance or evaluations
Work with product teams, Marketing, and Product Design to provide input on labeling and branding in alignment with our overall goals
Provide input for project funding proposals
Review current development practices and recommend any operational improvements
Teach and Train Provide training materials, guidance, and support for teams who are creating our products or telling our story
Support the development of customer-facing professional learning content

Qualification

MLL pedagogyPK-12 curriculum developmentSpanish fluencyEducational researchStandards-based curriculumStakeholder engagementPartnership developmentTraining material development

Required

Bachelor's degree
8+ years in ELL/MLL or related PK-12 curriculum development
Spanish language fluency
Strong background in education - research and practice; experience with standards-based curriculum development
Familiarity with current research in MLL principles and practice; ability to understand and synthesize educational research
Willingness to explore, forge, and/or nurture partnerships with thought leaders and organizations
Ability to engage with key internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work with program/portfolio teams as an influencer outside the chain of command; ability to effectively communicate points of view from a shared service perspective (influence vs authority)

Preferred

advanced degree in Education

Benefits

A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.

Company

McGraw Hill

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We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.
dateFounded in 1888
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.mheducation.com

H1B Sponsorship

McGraw Hill has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (22)
2024 (13)
2023 (23)
2022 (37)
2021 (27)
2020 (28)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-07-24IPO
2021-09-30Private Equity
2021-06-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lloyd G. Waterhouse
CEO & President
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Simon Allen
President & CEO
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