Instructional Designer, Social Studies

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

• 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
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets
• Analytical Thinking: Experience using data and user research insights to refine learning experiences
• Collaboration & Leadership: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior designers

Previous teaching experience

A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided