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Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA

NewselaWorldwideRemote

The role:


  • We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our Social Studies team to develop high-quality Social Studies and ELA instructional materials and assessments.
  • This role requires a deep understanding of state and national standards, pedagogical best practices, and assessment design to create engaging and effective resources for diverse learners.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment development for 1st through 3rd grades, instructional design, and educational publishing.

Why you'll love this role:


  • You'll design and develop formative and summative ELA and Social Studies assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • You'll ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
  • You will utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
  • You will leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
  • You will revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • You'll maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

Why you're a great fit:


  • 3+ years of professional experience in assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, Social Studies frameworks, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (K-5 preferred).
  • Familiarity with educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, and digital curriculum platforms).

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
  • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Background in test development and psychometrics is a plus.

Compensation: 


  • Base salary: $57,450 - $66,050 per year. 
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. 

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We're a team that is dedicated to unlocking the written word for everyone. Nothing makes us happier than engaged readers. So we've built an Instructional Content Platform that brings together fascinating, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights. We're building a future where vibrant digital reading experiences will supercharge reading engagement and learning in every subject. Launched in 2013, more than 200 million Newsela articles have been read by students, making Newsela the number 1 online news source for students. When students read articles and take Common Core-aligned quizzes online, they are developing the critical nonfiction literacy skills that empower them to take part in conversations about complex issues, and prepare them for academic and professional success. To read more, visit http://www.newsela.com and follow @newsela on Twitter.
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