Senior Instructional Designer

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer specializing in Ancillary and Lesson Development to design, develop, and review engaging, comprehensive K–12 digital instructional materials across English, Literature, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics for U.S.-based clients. This contractual role requires strong instructional design expertise, proven experience working with U.S. curriculum standards, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and curriculum leads. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional writing skills, storyboard development capability, media planning expertise, and a deep understanding of standards-aligned lesson development to deliver high-quality educational content.

Duration - 2 months - Until Sept 2026

Responsibilities :

• Instructional Review and Quality Assurance
• Review and write (if required) lessons developed by SMEs for instructional flow, clarity, and alignment to U.S. K–12 standards
• Identify instructional gaps and recommend improvements
• Ensure alignment between learning objectives, content, practice, and assessment

• Media Planning and Storyboarding
• Identify media requirements, including videos, graphics, and interactive components
• Ensure media elements align with instructional intent and learner needs

• Content Development Support
• Create lesson-specific documentation required for production workflows
• Develop audio scripts and instructional text for multimedia components
• Add captions and ensure proper citations and formatting
• Conduct quality checks for grammar, tone, and clarity
• Implement internal and client review comments

• AI-Enabled Workflow
• Use AI tools to support content review, script drafting, and media ideation
• Validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, instructional quality, and standards alignment

• Collaboration
• Work closely with curriculum leads, SMEs, and production teams
• Communicate proactively regarding clarifications, revisions, and timelines
• Participate in virtual review and alignment sessions

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate degree in English, Literature, Science, Social Studies, Math, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in K–12 instructional design
• Experience working with U.S.-based curriculum clients
• Familiarity with U.S. K–12 educational standards and standards alignment
• Strong writing, visualization, and storyboard review skills
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG principles) for digital learning
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Awareness of various media modalities and eLearning tools
• Working knowledge of AI tools for instructional support
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital authoring platforms such as Articulate Rise
• Experience in standards mapping and digital lesson production workflows