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Learning Experience Designer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $70K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ November 2nd, 2025

TEKS

Edtech.com's Summary

Newsela is hiring a Learning Experience Designer. The role involves designing and developing high-quality English Language Arts instructional materials and assessments aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners, collaborating with subject matter experts and educators, and leveraging technology to create interactive learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Design and develop formative and summative ELA assessments and instructional materials aligned with state and national standards.
  • Ensure materials incorporate differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • Collaborate with educators, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine content.
  • Utilize technology tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, and digital curriculum platforms.
  • Leverage research on literacy instruction and assessment best practices to inform content.
  • Revise curriculum materials using teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • Maintain consistency in tone and complexity to meet grade-level expectations.
  • Requires 3+ years of professional experience in assessment creation, curriculum design, or instructional development, preferably in publishing or edtech.
  • Strong knowledge of ELA standards and experience designing lessons for grades 9-12 preferred.
  • Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 per year, plus incentive stock options and benefits; base salary is non-negotiable.

Learning Experience Designer Full Description

The role: 

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

Why you'll love this role:  

  • Design and develop formative and summative ELA assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • Ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
  • Utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
  • Leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
  • Revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • Maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

Why you're a great fit: 

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

Compensation: 

  • Base compensation range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This is non-negotiable. 
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.

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