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Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - McKinney, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ September 6th, 2026

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Child Development Schools is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering learner-centered training content using instructional design methodologies, collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts, and measuring training effectiveness through analytics.

Highlights
  • Design and develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended training programs
  • Apply ADDIE and SAM instructional design methodologies
  • Collaborate with leadership and SMEs to define learning objectives
  • Develop and deploy courses in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Use adult learning principles including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods
  • Maintain and update existing training materials
  • Incorporate multimedia and interactivity into trainings
  • Measure and analyze training effectiveness via analytics
  • Proficient with Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, and similar tools
  • Bachelor’s degree required with 2-3 years of instructional design experience

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer
#CRDF-4599

 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 and Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2–3 years of instructional design experience
  • Understanding of adult learning principles
  • Experience with core learning and instructional design programs, such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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