TeachTown is the leading provider of education solutions for students diagnosed with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, emotional disorders, and speech/language impairments. We are seeking a Curriculum Graphic Designer to join our growing Curriculum Team. This role will be responsible for creating and designing various print and digital materials, ensuring proper format on all published and printed materials, and maintaining files and a shared icon library.

 

Applicants will be required to submit work samples or portfolios in addition to their resume. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and design various print and digital materials - this includes but is not limited to: 

    • Creating unique front covers for Pre-K Concept and Story Books by selecting fonts,, complementary colors, and text placement when given a cover image

    • Creating covers for workbooks using printer-specified spine widths

  • Utilize InDesign’s Liquid Layout functionality for worksheets, resource guides, teacher guides/lesson plans, and other curricula materials and create Press, Hirez, and/or Web files 

    • Design and create templates within InDesign for Liquid Layout use based on lesson plan structure provided by curriculum developers

  • Ensure all published and printed curricula materials are properly formatted - this includes and is not limited to font sizes and styles, page orientation, paragraph styles and formatting, adjusting and editing graphics, fixing missing links, utilizing shape tools, adjusting columns, automatic page numbers, autoflow, inserting/deleting/pages, etc.

  • Support design projects by preparing rough drafts and advising best practices and optimizations throughout the project

  • Revise drafted designs after feedback has been received; accurately incorporate feedback

  • Maintain files and make edits/corrections to all versions (Press, Web, Hirez as needed)

    • Press files should include page bleeds and crop marks as applicable based on printer parameters and requested file specifications

    • Respond to printer feedback by updating/modifying print files when applicable

  • Create wordmarks, including logos and icons, for new products and/or extensions of current products

  • Find icons to be used throughout enCORE K-12 content and maintain an icon library (sharing with Art Team)

  • Manage multiple projects within design specifications and deadlines

  • Ensure projects are completed and delivered in a timely manner with quality end results

  • Partner with the Curriculum Development team to design products that support customer needs (considering XML versions for students with visual impairments, etc.) 

  • Pour additional content in InDesign, as needed



Required Education and Experience: 

  • At least 3+ years of graphic design experience (print & digital) in either a freelance or full-time  role for an ed tech or education publishing company

  • Intermediate level of proficiency in Adobe Suite (including but not limited to Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), QuarkXPress, etc.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Portfolio of work with a wide range of graphic design projects

  • Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills 

 

Additional Notes:

  • US Work Authorization required

 

About TeachTown

Our mission is to measurably improve the academic, behavioral, and adaptive functioning of students with disabilities. TeachTown offers teachers, parents, and clinicians proven software, curriculum, tools, and strategies that can help them meet educational goals and increase every child’s intellectual and social functioning. Here at TeachTown, we are committed to research and evidence-based practices with an exclusive focus on serving the needs of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, those with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays, and children with emotional and behavior disorders.

 

TeachTown’s solutions are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis, which is the only scientifically validated therapy for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities. In addition, the use of machine learning and data analysis enables our software to dynamically adapt curricula scope and provide personalized learning for each student, in a highly scalable manner.

 

TeachTown is supported by L Squared Capital Partners. 

 

AAP/EEO Statement

TeachTown provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation) parental status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  

 

This includes all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, TeachTown also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

 

All TeachTown employees are expected to display unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others. Respect for diversity and inclusion of all individuals is imperative to our business success, embedded in our culture, and required.