Instructional Designer_Professional Learning

Straive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in Bengaluru, in-office, seeks an experienced Instructional Designer to drive production of professional learning materials that empower educators to implement Straive's products.

You will develop online and onsite PL content, apply adult learning theory, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure materials stay current with product updates in a dynamic EdTech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and 5+ years in K-12 EdTech, PD, and/or adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop PL materials for professional learning specialists and educators for onsite and virtual sessions.
• Create asynchronous online PL content including courses and videos using best practices in adult learning.
• Incorporate adult learning theory to identify skill gaps and define learning objectives with actionable materials.
• Collaborate with PL content design, video, and marketing teams to produce/updat PL materials for multiple delivery modes.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with product management, field teams, SMEs to ensure high-quality PL materials.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Instructional design

AI in learning

Video production

Online course authoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

AI tools

Video production tools

Online course platforms

Job description

Years of Experience: 3-5 Years (K-12_US Curriculum)

Location: Bangalore (In office)

Mode: Work from Office

Role: Permanent

The Instructional Designer drives the production of professional learning (PL) materials toenable our team to maximize learning impact. This position develops comprehensive and engaging PL materials to support educators with the implementation of products in the company portfolio.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop PL materials to be used by professional learning specialists, preparing them to deliver onsite and virtual PL sessions. This includes the creation of new materials and also updating materials as products change, ensuring all PL specialists are kept up to date with the most current information.
• Build asynchronous, online PL content to support educators with the implementation of products in the company’s portfolio, including online courses, videos, etc., incorporating best practices in adult online learning.
• Incorporate best practices in adult learning theory in the design and production of all PL materials, identifying skill gaps and formulating learning objectives with actionable materials to deliver results.
• Work with PL content design team members and create clear, concise, and accurate PL materials for PL specialists and educators, for onsite, virtual, and asynchronous delivery. Contribute to the production process with video and marketing teams to develop and update PL materials.
• Establish an environment of problem-solving while maintaining discipline, productivity, an accountability.
• Engage in meaningful collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management, field teams, curriculum experts, platform developers, and other subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality PL materials.
• Drive field communication and enablement to internal teams to ensure they are prepared to deliver comprehensive and engaging PL events.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and a minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 EdTech, professional development, and/or adult learning; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design with PL materials for K-12 educators; strong drive to stay current on PL trends to inform PL materials.
• Ability to adjust interaction style to a range of audiences and ensure the insights, ideas, & expertise is expressed & considered.
• Experience with AI tools and workflows, video scripts, video production, and online courses to develop asynchronous PL content, preferred.
• Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of multiple teams with varied cultures and interaction styles.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to a variety of audiences