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Learning Experience Designer, ELA Multilingual Learning (Remote, US)

Newsela
Location
Remote - US
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Content Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, TESOL, Curriculum & Instruction, English, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in K–12 curriculum development, instructional design, or content creation with a focus on multilingual learners
  • Strong working knowledge of multilingual learner pedagogy, second language acquisition, and ELD standards
  • Experience developing English Language Arts content with a focus on multilingual learners
  • Excellent English writing and editing skills
  • Comfort and fluency with AI tools
Nice to have
  • Experience with multilingual learners across both elementary and secondary grade bands
  • Prior classroom teaching experience with multilingual learners / English learners
  • Experience contributing to a supplemental ELA product in an EdTech environment
  • Master’s degree in TESOL, ESL, Multilingual Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
  • Experience managing or mentoring contributors, freelancers, or vendor teams
What the job really is

The Learning Experience Designer for ELA and Multilingual Learning will focus on designing and producing instructional materials tailored for multilingual learners. Responsibilities include creating curriculum scopes and sequences, authoring lessons and assessments, and ensuring alignment with educational standards. This role also involves collaborating with various teams to integrate ELD supports into ELA content and refining AI prompts to enhance content production.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and HSA accounts
  • Monthly tech stipend for WFH needs
  • Inclusive benefits for families including parental leave and fertility support
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays, and winter break
  • Annual learning and development allowance for professional growth
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, only a range provided
  • Role emphasizes collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Focus on multilingual learners may limit exposure to other educational content areas
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