We are looking for a highly skilled Instructional Strategy and Design Specialist to support executing the strategy around the multi-faceted instructional value of our Discovery Education Experience product. This professional owns key initiatives that require the application of curriculum, instructional design expertise, and project management skills to deliver high-quality instructional resources for our educators and students in grades K-5. In this role, you will work collaboratively with team members across our product organization and other teams within the company, including product marketing and our K-12 sales organization, ensuring our instructional support offerings meet the needs of our customers. 

In This Role You Will: 

Manage Complex and Dynamic Projects  

• Assist in designing and refining flexible models for instructional resources across multiple grade bands and subject areas that support customers’ needs within DE Experience 
• Lead priority content projects that include evaluation of data and usage analytics, market research, and customer feedback 
• Develop lesson/activity prototypes in DE’s Studio software, including content management of design files, and host review meetings to inform development 

Curriculum Design  

• Develop lesson/activity prototypes in DE’s Studio software, including content management of design files, and host review meetings to inform development 
• Perform analyses of instructional standards, curriculum and media to inform lesson/activity development and curation of content. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Respond and provide information related to trends and effective instructional practices in K-12 education 
• Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization; reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results 
• Present to and collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., research and analytics, marketing, design, etc.) to drive outcomes that support an integrated go-to-market plan

Core Competencies for Success: 

• Project management 
• Curriculum design, development and alignment  
• Excellent written and oral communication as well as strong interpersonal skill 
• Ability to think creatively and to propose innovative and inclusive ways to look at problems using product data 
• Ability to anticipate and articulate opportunities in educational technology and translate them into actionable concepts and strategies for enhancing Discovery Education product 
• Manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives

Credentials and Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in education with a background in teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, professional development, educational consulting, or related role 
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience in instructional design is highly desirable 
• Ability to travel 5-10% as needed for team development, conferences, etc.
• Legal right to work in the United States 

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today’s world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students’ natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around: 

• Career Development Ownership – Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work! 

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.

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