Senior Instructional Designer II (EdTech)

TL;DR

Senior Instructional Designer II (EdTech): Leading the design and development of digital human skills learning programs for K–12 students and educators with an accent on learning science and end-to-end content development. Focus on translating user needs into engaging learning solutions, guiding program-level content direction, and mentoring junior designers.

Location: Must be based in one of the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA. Occasional travel to the Seattle office is required (1–4 times per year).

Salary: $110,000 – $122,000 per year

Company

A social enterprise dedicated to advancing the well-being of children through the development of essential human skills and innovative educational programs like Second Step®.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end content development and writing for digital K-12 learning programs, including student and educator materials.
• Establish instructional design processes, review education criteria, and provide constructive feedback as a program leader.
• Design implementation materials and professional learning experiences to ensure fidelity of classroom delivery.
• Collaborate with researchers and SMEs to develop digital curriculum that integrates with physical classroom environments.
• Manage, coach, and mentor junior instructional designers, contractors, and content experts.
• Analyze data and synthesize feedback to develop and implement action plans for program improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing digital educational programs or games for the K-12 market.
• 5+ years of experience working as an educator in a traditional school setting.
• Master’s Degree in Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Must be based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, or WA.
• Expertise in Understanding by Design (UbD) frameworks and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Proven ability to lead multiple workstreams and mentor other professionals.

Nice to have

• Experience working with or supporting K–5 and early childhood classrooms.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with company match up to 3%.
• Monthly flexible work subsidy of $100 for internet, phone, or office supplies.
• Generous time off including 16 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Additional support including childcare/dependent expense contributions and wellness reimbursement.