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The Instructional Design Fellowship is a two-year, benefits-eligible, fixed-term program for early-career professionals interested in building expertise in instructional design, research, and course development. Fellows will contribute directly to AP course development projects while completing a structured learning arc and receiving mentorship from senior instructional designers.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct research, draft design deliverables, and synthesize insights for AP course (re)design alongside senior Instructional Designers
Support the creation of curriculum frameworks, assessment prototypes, and/or teacher-facing resources
By year 2, lead at least one course design workstream, such as writing design recommendations or facilitating feedback cycles with stakeholders
Collaborate with Instructional Designers and Curricular Analysts on research and memo writing
Collect, analyze, and summarize evidence from internal data, external research, and educator feedback
By year 2, lead components of research and analysis projects, such as authoring sections of design memos, conducting teacher interviews, or synthesizing findings to inform course decisions
Participate in fellowship learning curriculum, mentorship sessions, and skill-building workshops
Document learning and share reflections with the Instructional Design team in a quarterly share-out
By year 2, design and complete a self-directed passion project that applies fellowship learnings to a strategic AP&I priority, culminating in a final presentation to the team
Requirements:
4+ years in education (K-12, higher education, or educational nonprofit settings) with some level of experience in leadership or scaled instructional impact
Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills with the ability to draft professional memos or design documents
Comfort with digital learning tools, data analysis, or design software
Soft skills, including comfort with ambiguity, self-starter mentality, ownership and proactivity, and learner mindset
A bachelor’s degree required
The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
The ability to travel 1–2 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
Authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have:
Experience with AI tools a plus
A master’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field preferred