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McGraw Hill · 10 hours ago

Instructional Designer, 6-12 Literacy

McGraw Hill is a leading provider of digital and print educational resources, seeking an Instructional Designer for their K-12 division literacy programs. The role involves creating digital tools and curriculum solutions that enhance the learning experience for educators and students.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to product workstreams, proofs of concept, prototypes, and digital asset builds by applying UBD, backward design, design thinking, and instructional design principles to develop innovative, high-quality curriculum solutions
Design, storyboard, review manuscripts, support build rounds, and perform digital editing, metadata tagging, and concept mapping to ensure instructional accuracy, usability, and alignment with product goals
Provide strong contributions to digital tool development, user testing, accessibility compliance, and technical troubleshooting, collaborating cross-functionally to identify bugs, define enhancements, and improve platform and authoring tools
Work within an Agile framework to lead approved workflows, meet intermediate and final schedules, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and in alignment with product requirements
Support vendors, freelancers, and associate instructional designers through workflow guidance, training, templates, trackers, and development standards to ensure consistent quality and operational efficiency
Create novel, data-informed solutions that deliver measurable value for internal and external stakeholders by experimenting with new approaches, staying current with industry trends, and driving continuous innovation in instructional design practices

Qualification

Instructional DesignDigital Content DevelopmentAgile MethodologyAuthoring Tools ProficiencyLearning Management SystemsTeaching ExperienceProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience in digital content development for teaching and learning materials
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints
Experience working within Agile environments, collaborating in iterative workflows to deliver high-quality digital products
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Proficiency with authoring tools, learning management systems (LMS), and content management systems (CMS), including the ability to design animated and interactive content

Preferred

Preferred background in teaching (6–12 experience), demonstrating practical classroom insight and learner-centered design expertise

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.

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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (13)
2023 (23)
2022 (37)
2021 (27)
2020 (28)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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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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