As an Instructional Designer at Bezos Academy, you will support the creation and delivery of professional learning experiences for the staff our growing network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools. All children deserve the great start that an excellent preschool provides, and Bezos Academy aims to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner by increasing access to early childhood education in under-resourced communities. To support this mission, our training programs develop teachers and leaders who will work together to ensure high-quality classroom environments where the child always comes first.

In this role, you will deliver one-of-a-kind digital and in-person professional learning to develop our teachers and remove barriers to successful early childhood teaching careers. You will start by supporting our nine-month Montessori Credential Program for teachers, and then expand to programs that support additional roles and levels across the organization. You will work closely with Montessori experts, instructors, product managers, media producers, software developers, and leaders across teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to unite your passion for learning experience design, mission-driven work, and innovation. You thrive in a dynamic environment, build relationships easily, meet your deadlines, and take pride in maintaining incredibly high standards. You will leverage your ability to design and deliver effective and engaging learning solutions, drawing on your experience designing online training for adult learners. Your success in this role will enable hundreds of learners per year to be trained in concurrent programs. We will measure our accomplishments through classroom and student impact, with a keen eye towards data and continuous improvement.

Above all, you are inspired by our mission to expand access to early childhood education in under-resourced communities nationwide. You are eager to explore the space where technology and teacher learning converge. Joining our team presents an unprecedented opportunity to impact our nation’s children for generations to come.

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Florida, Texas, or Washington, within drivable distance of an operating Bezos Academy preschool (please see our website for school locations)
Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
The full salary range for this position across Florida, Texas, and Washington is $74,000 - $139,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience; during the interview process, candidates will learn the starting salary range applicable for their location.
This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Five or more years of relevant professional experience with at least three years in a role primarily focused on adult learning and/or instructional design
Proficiency with instructional design platforms such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Descript, or AI-based content generation
Prior experience using and managing learning management systems (LMS) such as Docebo, Canvas, or D2L
Demonstrated skill developing interactive content such as video, quizzes, and simulations
Experience designing and developing asynchronous (on-demand) and synchronous (live) adult learning (e.g., digital courses, communities, coaching, and activities, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree or certification in a relevant field
Comfort using project management tools to collaborate and track progress
Experience with conducting learning assessments as well as using qualitative and quantitative research to improve design efficacy
Knowledge of adult learning principles and approach in the field of education

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