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Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - McKinney, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ July 21st, 2026
ADDIE Camtasia Kirkpatrick

Edtech.com's Summary

Child Development Schools is hiring an Instructional Designer to create and deliver engaging, learner-centered training content while collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts to align training with business goals. The role involves designing eLearning and blended learning programs, managing multiple projects, and utilizing instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.

Highlights
  • Design and develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning courses.
  • Use instructional design models like ADDIE and SAM to guide content creation.
  • Collaborate with leadership and SMEs to establish learning objectives.
  • Develop and deploy courses within an LMS, preferably Wisetail.
  • Incorporate multimedia, interactivity, and adult learning methods catering to various learning styles.
  • Analyze and report on training effectiveness through analytics and evaluations.
  • Technical skills required include HTML, Flash, Camtasia, and Vyond or other video editing tools.
  • Instructional design certifications accepted: ATD, CPTD, Kirkpatrick, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or Certified Instructional Designer/Developer.
  • Experience in corporate learning enablement and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated with strong analytical skills and a growth mindset.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer
#CRDF-3821
McKinney, Texas, United States

Location(s)

McKinney, Texas, United States

Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer with 2–3 years of experience to design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content. This role partners with leadership, SMEs and stakeholders to create impactful training programs aligned to business goals.

*This role is a hybrid role and can be based in San Antonio, DFW, with the ability to travel by land/air when needed

Essential Functions
  • Design and develop learner-centered training content (eLearning, ILT, blended learning)
  • Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
  • Collaborate with leadership & SMEs to define learning objectives
  • Develop and deploy high-quality engaging courses in LMS
  • Employ Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Adult Learning Methodologies for frontline workers in the design process
  • Maintain and update existing training programs
  • Incorporate multimedia and interactivity
  • Measure effectiveness through analytics
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Develop learning content that ensures brand and accessibility alignment
  • Analyze and report on the learning experience effectiveness
  • Strong technical skills, stakeholder collaboration, and attention to detail

Requirements
  • Experience working within a defined LMS (Wisetail preferred)
  • Corporate learning/enablement experience
  • HTML and Flash programming knoweldge
  • Familiarity with Camtasia, Vyond or video editing
  • Instructional Design Certification in any of the following:
  • ATD (Association for Talent Development) Credentials
  • CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
  • Kirkpatrick Evaluation Certification
  • Adobe Captivate Certification
  • Articulate Storyline Certifications
  • Certified Instructional Designer/Developer
  • Analytical Prowess
  • Experience in fast-paced environments
  • Self-Motivated with an Optmisitic Growth Mindset