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Newsela // instructional content platform
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The role:

  • We are seeking a skilled & creative Learning Experience Designer for our ELA team to develop high-quality English Language Arts instructional materials & assessments. 
  • This role requires a deep understanding of curriculum standards, pedagogical best practices, & assessment design to create engaging & effective resources for diverse learners.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment development, instructional design -- particularly for a knowledge-building curriculum, & educational publishing.

Why you'll love this role:

  • You will design & develop formative & summative ELA assessments, instructional materials, & activities aligned with state & national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • You will ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation & scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, & curriculum developers to refine & enhance content.
  • You will utilize technology tools & platforms to develop interactive & digital learning experiences.
  • You will leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction & assessment to inform content development.
  • You'll revise & update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback & student performance data.
  • You will maintain consistency in tone, language, & complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

Why you're a great fit:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, literacy instruction, & assessment strategies.
  • Experience designing lessons & assessments for various grade levels (9-12 preferred).
  • Familiarity with educational publishing standards & instructional technology.
  • Excellent writing, editing, & communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects & meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, & digital curriculum platforms).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
  • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Background in assessment development & comfort with data are a plus.

Compensation: 

  • Base salary: $57,450 - $66,050 per year. 
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options & benefits. 

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