Newsela

Meaningful classroom learning for every student.

Learning Experience Designer, ELA Supplemental

Product DesignerProduct DesignerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2013H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

45 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• We are seeking a Learning Experience Designer (LXD) to be a key driver in the development and production of high-quality instructional materials for our supplemental K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) product. • Material Authoring: Directly write, design, and structure detailed lessons, activities, and student worksheets/interactives based on established instructional models and product specifications. • Text Selection and Editing: Identify, vet, and edit grade-appropriate student-facing texts (fiction and non-fiction) to ensure they align with ELA learning objectives and provide rich opportunities for skills practice. • Assessment Design: Develop clear and concise low-stakes formative and summative assessment items and rubrics (e.g., multiple-choice, short answer, essay prompts) that effectively measure student progress against specific learning outcomes and standards. • Quality Assurance: Review and provide focused editorial and pedagogical feedback on content drafts produced by internal teams or external contributors or vendors, ensuring accuracy, fidelity to the curriculum model, and student engagement.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, English, Journalism or a related field.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in K-12 curriculum development, instructional design, or content creation, preferably for an educational technology or publishing company.
  • ELA Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of K-12 ELA pedagogy, standards, and effective teaching methods.
  • Content Skills: Excellent writing and editing with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, polished instructional content.
  • Fluency with AI tools
  • Other: Strong organizational skills as well as verbal communication skills and ability to prioritize and re-prioritize in conjunction with business needs.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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