Learning Experience Designer

November 14

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Newsela

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Newsela is a fast-growing education technology startup with a single ambitious goal: Meaningful classroom learning for every student. We provide engaging, relevant instructional content for teachers that both educates and inspires. With nearly two million teachers signed up, Newsela is helping kids improve their reading skills in all 50 states and more than 150 countries. We seek passionate, creative employees with quick minds and warm hearts. If you believe that all students deserve a more rigorous, more personalized learning experience, please apply to join our team.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

📋 Description

• Design and develop formative and summative ELA assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST). • Ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners. • Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content. • Utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences. • Leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development. • Revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data. • Maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in core curriculum assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company. • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies. • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (9-12 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).

🏖️ Benefits

• Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.