Edtech.com's Summary

Braintrust is hiring a Curriculum/Instructional Designer to develop structured, engaging learning pathways for both K-12 and adult audiences. The role involves designing scaffolded modules tailored to developmental stages, streamlining adult learning flows, collaborating with design and product teams, and creating frameworks that promote measurable growth and confidence across multiple age groups.

Highlights

Design scaffolded curriculum modules for upper elementary to high school learners.
Streamline adult learning pathways focusing on clarity and actionable progression.
Collaborate with design and product teams to create intuitive digital learning experiences.
Develop frameworks that support measurable learner growth, reflection, and confidence-building.
Create adaptable learning pathways suitable for multiple age groups with varied tone and structure.
Requires 5+ years of experience in curriculum or instructional design and learning experience development.
Must demonstrate ability to design for both K-12 and adult learners.
Strong understanding of pedagogy, learning progression, and cognitive development stages is essential.
Portfolio showcasing innovative or cross-age curriculum design is required.
Compensation ranges from $75 to $90 per hour, estimated value $85,800 annually.

Curriculum/Instructional Designer – Multi-Audience Learning Pathways Full Description

Curriculum/Instructional Designer (K-12 & Adults)

United States only

EST/EDT | Full day overlap

40 hrs/wk

Long term

Role and Job Type

Content Creation

Freelance

Experience

5 - 10 years

Rate

$75 – $90/hr

Est. Value $85,800

Status
Accepting Applications

Skills

Top Skills

Curriculum Design

Instructional Design

Other Skills

Learning Experience

Job description

Curriculum/Instructional Designer – Multi-Audience Learning Pathways

We are a stealth innovation company seeking a Curriculum Designer / Instructional Designer to create structured, engaging, and scalable learning pathways for both youth and adult audiences. This role is about simplifying complex processes into clear, age-appropriate modules that keep learners motivated and on track.

Responsibilities

● Design scaffolded modules and activities for upper elementary, middle school, and

high school learners, aligned with developmental needs.

● Streamline adult-facing learning flows, focusing on clarity, efficiency, and actionable

progression.

● Collaborate with design and product teams to translate curriculum into intuitive digital experiences.

● Develop frameworks that support measurable growth, reflection, and confidence-building.

● Ensure pathways work across multiple age groups while adapting tone, structure, and depth as needed.

Qualifications

● 5+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or learning experience development.

● Proven ability to design for both K–12 and adult learners.

● Strong understanding of pedagogy, learning progression, and cognitive development stages.

● Ability to create modular, flexible structures adaptable to diverse learners.

● Portfolio demonstrating innovative or cross-age curriculum design.

Why This Role Matters

You will help shape the learning backbone of a stealth-mode product designed for multiple age groups. Your work will ensure learners of all ages move through well-structured, motivating, and outcome-oriented pathways.

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