Instructional Designer (English K12 Domain)

LearningMate is seeking an Instructional Designer (English K12 Domain) with 5-8 years of experience in instructional design, particularly in US K-12 English Language Arts standards. The role involves analyzing content for alignment with educational standards, creating documentation for content development, and supporting curriculum projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. The position is based in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, or Noida with immediate joining preferred.
We are looking for an Instructional Designer (Standard Alignment Specialist) who comes with a background in English Language Arts and can join us immediately.

Summary Description

The Associate Content and Alignment Specialist will work on standards and alignment initiatives for National and State projects, as well as cross-functional projects.

This position analyses content across company products by national, state, and local standards to create detailed documentation for new content development, customization of existing content, and in support of customer needs.

This position also works on projects supporting the development and maintenance of subject-specific taxonomies referred to as the Spine.

Qualifications (Must have):
• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in education, English Literature, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum experince of 5-8 years as an instructional designer, US curriculum designer, or educator specializing in English Language standard alignments for US K-12 students.
• Strong understanding of K-12 ELA curriculum standards, pedagogy, and best practices in literacy instruction.
• Proficiency in instructional design principles, curriculum development methodologies, and educational technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation in education.

Essential Job Functions:
• Edit and maintain the Spine.
• Unpack standards into discrete skills, creating a subject-specific taxonomic competency framework (Spine).
• Align taxonomic competency frameworks to standards across all states.
• Align content to the Spine.
• Support curriculum-based projects with knowledge of state and national standards, including designing custom courses.
• Update content alignments, including whenever states adopt new standards or change existing ones.
• Analyse existing content alignments to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Create learning pathways.
• Fulfill other duties as required.

Location: Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai / Noida

Shift Timing: 1- 10 p.m.

Joining Time: Early /Immediate joiners preferred.

Interested candidates, please share your updated resume at neelam.fernandes@learningmate.com.

LearningMate is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.