Director of Instructional Design

Full TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

23 days ago

Salary

$115K - $130K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Define and lead the instructional design vision and long-term strategy for K–12 online and digital-first curricula • Ensure curriculum reflects research-based best practices, including constructivist, project-based, and inquiry-driven learning • Establish and evolve instructional frameworks, design standards, and quality benchmarks across the organization • Anticipate trends in K–12 digital learning and translate them into innovative instructional approaches • Lead, mentor, and develop senior and junior instructional designers • Build team capacity through hiring, professional development, and clear performance expectations • Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on quality, impact, and continuous improvement • Oversee the design and continuous improvement of online lessons, units, and full-course curricula • Ensure alignment with learning objectives and relevant state and/or national standards • Guide assessment strategy to support valid, meaningful measurement of student learning • Ensure instructional content meets expectations for rigor, accessibility, inclusivity, and learner experience • Partner with product, technology, academics and operations teams to align instructional strategy with platform and business goals • Serve as a key instructional voice in organizational decision-making and long-term planning • Translate complex educational and pedagogical goals into scalable digital learning solutions • Support external partnerships as needed, representing Pansophic Learning’s instructional vision.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in K–12 instructional design or curriculum development
  • 3+ years of experience leading instructional design teams or functions
  • Experience developing and scaling online, blended, or digital-first K–12 curricula
  • Familiarity with STEM, CTE, and/or career education content preferred.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life insurance
  • long-term disability insurance
  • short-term disability insurance
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
  • 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels.

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