Instructional Designer, Social Studies

McGraw Hill LLC.

1d•$54,550 - $62,000•Remote

About The Position

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, Social Studies. The Instructional Designer, Social Studies is a digital savvy content and curriculum expert, responsible and accountable for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements. 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. 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 03/31/2026.

Requirements

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.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets.
Analytical Thinking: Experience using data and user research insights to refine learning experiences.
Collaboration & Leadership: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop digital curriculum assets such as e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content.
Use Understanding by Design (UBD) and other instructional models to design effective learning experiences.
Review and refine content storyboards, ensuring instructional effectiveness and user engagement.
Partner with product management and content teams to optimize curriculum structure and delivery.
Lead digital content workflows through all stages of development, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
Provide informal training and mentoring to Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools and best practices.
Conduct user testing and analyze feedback to enhance digital learning experiences.
Ensure all digital content meets accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards.
Serve as a key contributor to vendor collaborations, helping manage launch meetings, status meetings and content quality assurance.
Develop digital content authoring guidelines, answer vendor questions, and contribute to weekly vendor status meetings.
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in authoring tools and recommend potential platform improvements.
Contribute within cross-functional teams to ensure that product requirements, project schedules, and product goals are met and completed on time.
Complete digital product development tasks including metadata tagging, concept mapping, and digital editing.