Learning Designer, Curriculum Design & Learning Technology

Yayasan MENDAKI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Singapore is seeking an Instructional Designer for a 2-year contract. The candidate will design and implement engaging learning experiences while collaborating with educators and stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, creating multimedia content, and ensuring alignment with educational goals. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of experience in instructional design and hold a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related instructional design and development experience.
• Experience in special projects related to teaching and learning.
• Good knowledge of evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive instructional materials and user-friendly learning experiences.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and improve designs.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Job Summary
The job holder (2 years contract) reports to Assistant Director CDLT and is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing effective learning experiences including integration of technology to enhance the learning process.

The jobholder isrequiredto collaborate witheducators,subjectmatter experts,andother stakeholderstodesignanddevelopinstructionalmaterialsthatalignwitheducationalgoals and leverage innovative teaching methods.

• Workincross-functionalteamstodesignanddeveloplearningmaterialsin accordance with proposed design

• Designassessment rubrics

• Designevaluationinstrumentsandcarryoutplannedevaluation activities

• Scanforemergingtechnologiesand evaluatethepedagogicalaffordances

• Participateinor lead specialprojectsasrequired.

The job holder is expected to work from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays and may be required to work over the weekends and Public Holidays to support MENDAKI’s events. Although the job holder is largely expected to work in an indoor environment, he is also expected to travel frequently for meetings..

Key Responsibility Areas

a.InstructionalDesign

• Conductneeds assessmentstoidentifygapsinknowledgeandskillsanddetermine the most effective instructional strategies to address them.

• Apply instructional design principles, including UX design, to create intuitive instructional materials and user-friendly learning experiences, including e-learning modules, multimedia presentations, and interactive simulations.

• Apply principles of UX design to create intuitive and user-friendly learning experiences.

• Developstoryboardsandprototypestooutlinethe flowandstructureofinstructional content.

• Utilise learning technologies and tools to enhance the design and delivery of instructional content.

• Coordinate the development of multimedia elements, including graphics, videos, andinteractivecomponents,toenhance instructionalcontentwith a graphicandvideo developer.

• Ensuremultimediaelementsareintegratedseamlesslyintotheoverallinstructional design.

• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback to optimise the usability of instructional materials.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather input and feedback for continuous improvement and iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing to enhance the learning experience.

• Workclosely withsubjectmatter expertstoextractand translatecomplexconcepts into clear and accessible learning materials.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication between instructional design and content experts.

b.Assessment& Evaluation

• Design assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of instructional materials and facilitate learning outcomes.

• Review formative and summative assessments to measure learner understanding and achievement of learning objectives.

• Collateassessmentdatatomakedata-drivenimprovementstoinstructional materials.

• Conduct regular reviews and updates to keep instructional materials current andaligned with industry standards.

• Collaborate with team members, educators, and learners to gather feedback and make iterative improvements.

c.Professional Development

• Staycurrentwithindustrytrends,instructionaldesignmethodologies,andemerging educational technologies so job holders can recommend innovative solutions to enhance the learning experience.

• Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+yearsof related instructionaldesign and development experience.

• Haveparticipatedinspecialprojectsonteachingandlearning.

• Adegree in Instructional Design & Technology, Education or Learning Sciences & Technologies or equivalent.

• Good knowledge of learning management systems as well as course and learner evaluation methodology.

• Strong project management skills with experience in all phases of the instructional design process.

• Excellent writtenandverbalcommunicationskills.

• Understandingofagilemethodologyandabilitytohandlemultipleprioritiesinavery fluid working environment.

• Strongtechnologyvendormanagementskills withexperienceworkingwithmultiple stakeholders.

• Abilitytolearnnewtoolsandprocessesquickly ywithlittleguidanceorsupport documentation.

• Meticulousinworkdetails.

• Analyticaland possessesgood creativethinkingandproblem-solving skills.