Learning Experience Designer

Newsela is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to build high-quality, scalable curricula aligned with state frameworks. This role requires deep expertise in ELA curriculum development for middle and high school, with a strong focus on California ELA/ELD standards and creating resources for multilingual learners and striving readers.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary subject matter expert on ELA curriculum creation.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and external vendors to develop, review, and refine lessons, assessments, pacing guides, and instructional materials.
• Ensure materials are culturally responsive, equitable, accessible, and aligned with state standards.
• Provide expert feedback on formative and summative assessments to measure student mastery.
• Manage and scale vendor and contributor collaboration and quality control processes.
• Create project checklists and innovative solutions to ensure timely delivery and pedagogical quality.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in curriculum development or instructional design within a core curriculum provider.
• Expertise in middle and high school ELA curriculum and state standards, especially California.
• Experience reviewing assessments, lessons, and training materials for K-12 ELA.
• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for ELA and ELD, especially digital learning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development software and vendor collaboration is a plus.

Why Join Newsela?

• Impact diverse learners through innovative curriculum design.
• Work remotely with a collaborative and passionate team.
• Competitive salary with stock options and benefits.

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