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Learning Experience Designer

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
60K-70K Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
60K-70K Annually
Mid level
Develop high-quality ELA instructional materials and assessments, collaborating with educators and experts to ensure alignment with standards and best practices for diverse learners.
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The role: 

We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our ELA team to develop high-quality English Language Arts instructional materials and assessments. This role requires a deep understanding of curriculum 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, instructional design -- particularly for a knowledge-building curriculum, and educational publishing.

Why you'll love this role:  
  • Design and develop formative and summative ELA assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • Ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
  • Utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
  • Leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
  • Revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • 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 core curriculum  assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
    • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
    • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (9-12 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:
    • Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
    • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction strategies.
    • Background in assessment development and comfort with data are a plus.

Compensation: 

  • Base compensation range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This is non-negotiable. 
  • 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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