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The Course Designer will create engaging online learning experiences for K–12 students in Math and Science, ensuring alignment with academic standards and accessibility. This role involves collaboration with various teams to develop new courses and improve existing ones using instructional design principles and AI tools.

Responsibilities: Design and develop online and blended courses, create assessments, conduct gap analyses, collaborate with subject-matter experts, edit content for quality, and use performance data to improve course materials.

Skills: Experience in curriculum development and instructional design, strong knowledge of K–12 standards, proficiency in assessment design, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with AI tools.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred), 2-3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with multimedia and accessibility standards.

Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $55,000 - $75,000.

Position Summary:

The Course Designer creates engaging, standards-aligned online learning experiences for K–12 students. This role combines instructional design, content development, assessment expertise, and editorial quality to ensure that all learning materials meet academic, pedagogical, and accessibility standards. Course Designers work cross-functionally to develop new courses and improve existing ones using backward design, performance data, and internal tools such as Course Builder, which leverages AI to support efficient content creation.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Design and develop online and blended courses using backward design.
• Create planning documents, content, formative and summative assessments, and learning activities aligned to K–12 standards.
• Develop assessment strategies and instruments that measure standards mastery and support student success.
• Conduct standards alignment, gap analyses, and crosswalks to support rigorous academic design.
• Apply principles of instructional design, pedagogy, and accessibility to all course materials.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts, editors, media teams, and product teams.
• Edit and review course content for accuracy, tone, clarity, inclusivity, and mechanical correctness.
• Identify opportunities to enhance instruction with media and interactive components.
• Use AI tools to support the creation of visuals such as infographics and other media assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal style guides and accessibility (e.g., WCAG).
• Use student performance data and feedback to revise and improve content.
• Leverage internal tools such as Course Builder to efficiently develop and refine content using AI-assisted workflows.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, English, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2–3+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational publishing.
• Experience with Science and Math for grade levels 6-12.
• Strong knowledge of K–12 standards, assessment design, and alignment practices.
• Proficiency in crafting valid, reliable assessments that align with learning objectives.
• Excellent communication, editing, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with AI-driven content and media development tools, and learning management systems.
• Experience with multimedia, assessment evaluation, and accessibility standards is a plus.

Perks, Benefits & Culture You’ll Love:

Wellness, Your Way

From an on-site gym and yoga room to flexible work options (select roles), we believe your well-being fuels your brilliance.

Unplug for the Holidays

A fully paid holiday week off at Christmas—because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Culture That Celebrates You

Champion spotlights, legendary milestone awards at 10, 15, and 20 years, and community service hours that let you give back with heart.

Open, Honest & Human

Quarterly Town Halls keep our communication transparent—and real.

Vibes & Good Times

Think team cookouts, fun treats, and social events that actually make you want to show up.

Solid Benefits, Real Support

Medical, dental, vision, Unlimited PTO, and voluntary benefits—we take care of the people who make the magic happen.

Your Voice Matters

We’re constantly evolving, and that includes how we support, celebrate, and invest in our people.

Additional Info:

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide consideration to all applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.

 Environmental Conditions: Collaborative open environment, this is an in-office role.