Instructional Designer (Contract)
NorthspyreFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Candidates need 3+ years of professional experience in content development for a publisher or educational technology company, strong knowledge of ELA standards and literacy instruction, and experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (K-8 preferred).
Key skills include excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, experience writing or editing educational video scripts or multimedia content (highly preferred), and familiarity with educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
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A strong candidate has 3+ years in educational content development, expertise in ELA standards and lesson design for K-8, experience with multimedia scripts, and excellent writing and editing skills to coordinate with freelancers and collaborate across teams.
Provides tailored educational content for K-12
Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.