[Work From Home] Instructional Strategy & Design Specialist
Be a part of something bigger. We're looking for a Instructional Strategy & Design Specialist! Our Remote office provides a state-of-the-art and comfortable workspace. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. We are prepared to offer a competitive salary to attract a top-tier candidate for this role. Â Â We are looking for a highly skilled Instructional Strategy & Design Specialist to support executing the strategy around the multi-faceted instructional value of our Discovery Education Experience product. This professional owns key initiatives that require the application of curriculum, instructional design expertise, and project management skills to deliver high-quality instructional resources for our educators and students in grades 6-8. In this role, you will work collaboratively with team members across our product organization and other teams within the company, including product marketing and our K-12 sales organization, ensuring our instructional support offerings meet the needs of our customers.
In This Role You Will:
Manage Complex and Dynamic Projects
 Assist in designing and refining flexible models for instructional resources across multiple grade bands and subject areas that support customers needs within DE Experience
 Lead priority content projects that include evaluation of data and usage analytics, market research, and customer feedback
Curriculum Design
 Develop lesson/activity prototypes in DEÂs Studio software, including content management of design files, and host review meetings to inform development
 Perform analyses of instructional standards, curriculum and media to inform lesson/activity development, scope, and curation of content
Cross-Functional Collaboration
 Respond and provide information related to trends and effective instructional practices in K-12 education
 Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization; reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results
 Present to and collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., research and analytics, marketing, design, etc.) to drive outcomes that support an integrated go-to-market plan
Core Competencies for Success:
 Project management
 Curriculum design, development and alignment
 Excellent written and oral communication as well as strong interpersonal skill
 Ability to think creatively and to propose innovative and inclusive ways to look at problems using product data
 Ability to anticipate and articulate opportunities in educational technology and translate them into actionable concepts and strategies for enhancing Discovery Education product
 Manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives
Credentials and Experience:
 Minimum 3 years of experience in education with a background in teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, professional development, educational consulting, or related role
 Typically requires a BachelorÂs degree or equivalent years of experience
 Experience in instructional design is highly desirable
 Legal right to work in the United States
 Ability to travel 5-10% as needed for team development, conferences, etc.
This is a remote role.
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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.
We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.
Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.
Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
 Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
 Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
 Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
 Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
 Uncapped career growth
Team Member Wellness  When you feel great, you do great work!
 Leave for lifeÂs moments including 7 recognized holidays
 Take PTO without the vacation guilt
 Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
 Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.
Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue ÂApply Now button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information. Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now
In This Role You Will:
Manage Complex and Dynamic Projects
 Assist in designing and refining flexible models for instructional resources across multiple grade bands and subject areas that support customers needs within DE Experience
 Lead priority content projects that include evaluation of data and usage analytics, market research, and customer feedback
Curriculum Design
 Develop lesson/activity prototypes in DEÂs Studio software, including content management of design files, and host review meetings to inform development
 Perform analyses of instructional standards, curriculum and media to inform lesson/activity development, scope, and curation of content
Cross-Functional Collaboration
 Respond and provide information related to trends and effective instructional practices in K-12 education
 Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization; reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results
 Present to and collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., research and analytics, marketing, design, etc.) to drive outcomes that support an integrated go-to-market plan
Core Competencies for Success:
 Project management
 Curriculum design, development and alignment
 Excellent written and oral communication as well as strong interpersonal skill
 Ability to think creatively and to propose innovative and inclusive ways to look at problems using product data
 Ability to anticipate and articulate opportunities in educational technology and translate them into actionable concepts and strategies for enhancing Discovery Education product
 Manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives
Credentials and Experience:
 Minimum 3 years of experience in education with a background in teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, professional development, educational consulting, or related role
 Typically requires a BachelorÂs degree or equivalent years of experience
 Experience in instructional design is highly desirable
 Legal right to work in the United States
 Ability to travel 5-10% as needed for team development, conferences, etc.
This is a remote role.
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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.
We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.
Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.
Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
 Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
 Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
 Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
 Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
 Uncapped career growth
Team Member Wellness  When you feel great, you do great work!
 Leave for lifeÂs moments including 7 recognized holidays
 Take PTO without the vacation guilt
 Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
 Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.
Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue ÂApply Now button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information. Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now