Instructional Designer

McGraw Hill LLC.•Columbus, OH

21d•Remote

About The Position

McGraw Hill, a leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is seeking an Instructional Designer/Science K-12. This role is responsible for assembling high-quality content based on specific product requirements. The Instructional Designer will be a valuable member of a collaborative group, closely partnering with teams focused on content, product management, project management, and creative media. The position will create robust digital tools, curriculum, and learning solutions in a variety of formats for millions of educators and students. This is a remote Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 09/30/2027, open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop digital curriculum assets, including e-books, assessments, simulations, and interactive content, using Understanding by Design (UBD) and other instructional models to create effective learning experiences.
Review and refine content storyboards to ensure 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; conduct user testing and analyze feedback to enhance digital learning experiences.
Provide informal training and mentoring to Associate Instructional Designers on content development tools and best practices.
Ensure all digital content meets accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards; identify and troubleshoot technical issues in authoring tools and recommend potential platform improvements.
Serve as a key contributor to vendor collaborations by 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.
Contribute within cross-functional teams to ensure 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.