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Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA

Posted 2 Days Ago
Remote
57K-66K
Mid level
Remote
57K-66K
Mid level
Develop high-quality Social Studies and ELA instructional materials and assessments while collaborating with educators and leveraging best practices in literacy instruction.
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The role:

  • We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our Social Studies team to develop high-quality Social Studies and ELA instructional materials and assessments.
  • This role requires a deep understanding of state and national standards, pedagogical best practices, and assessment design to create engaging and effective resources for diverse learners.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment development for 1st through 3rd grades, instructional design, and educational publishing.

Why you'll love this role:

  • You'll design and develop formative and summative ELA and Social Studies assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • You'll ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
  • You will utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
  • You will leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
  • You will revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • You'll maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

 Why you're a great fit:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, Social Studies frameworks, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (K-5 preferred).
  • Familiarity with educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, and digital curriculum platforms).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
  • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Background in test development and psychometrics is a plus.


Compensation: 

  • Base salary: $57,450 - $66,050 per year. 
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. 

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Top Skills

Digital Curriculum Platforms
Google Suite
Learning Management Systems
MS Office

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