Instructional Designer

TrulyHired; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an Instructional Designer to design and develop technology-based learning modules and paper materials, partnering with physicians and stakeholders to assess learning needs. You will lead the development lifecycle using ADDIE, help manage LMS activities, and deliver scalable training for the Developing Brain department.

The role emphasizes collaboration, instructional design expertise, and the creation of engaging learning experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education or related field required.
• 5 years instructional design experience including full project lifecycle (assessment, strategy, design, programming, testing & launch).
• Experience designing technology-based learning modules and paper-based instructional materials.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and ADDIE recommended.
• Experience with LMS administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recommend technology-based learning solutions by consulting with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Design, develop and implement enterprise-level technology-based training solutions across LMS and mobile devices.
• Manage project plans, resources, data collection, interfaces, training, testing and software documentation.
• Distribute resources, manage priorities and ensure quality, cost and schedule control.
• Evaluate program initiatives for effectiveness, feasibility and ROI.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Adult learning theory

ADDIE model

Curriculum design

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education or related field

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Flash

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Illustrator

Soft Chalk

SharePoint

Snag IT

Job description

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Children's National Hospital (Main Campus)

Full time

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department
10170 Hospital - Developing Brain

Pay Range
$73,195.20 - $121,971.20

Partner with internal and external stakeholders and physicians to assess learning needs and recommend appropriate technology-based and blended solutions. Design and develop technology based learning modules and paper-based instructional materials. Establish guidelines and standards for online course development.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Concentration in instructional design, education or related field (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years Instructional design experience (including full project life cycle; assessment, strategy, design, programming, testing & launch). (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Competent in oral and written communications.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth, hands‑on knowledge of authoring technologies, intranet design tools and multimedia applications including Adobe Captivate, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator , Soft Chalk, SharePoint and Snag IT.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and key instructional design methodologies.
• Ability to use the A.D.D.I.E. model to create learning solutions.
• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and technical knowledge and skills a plus, including research skills.
• Strong conceptual thinking; ability to take raw content and create curriculum that supports delivering an engaging learning experience.

Functional Accountabilities

Recommend Technology Based Solutions

• Consult and interact with subject matter experts and stakeholders to assess technology needs.
• Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills in working with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate to develop project goals, train objectives and measurement by analyzing needs and proposing multiple solutions.
• Share expertise and provide support to multiple stakeholders regarding web-based learning projects.

Design, develop and implement ongoing enterprise level technology based training solutions

• Work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders to create high quality digital media, which can be delivered through internal and external learning management systems, including mobile devices, blended learning modules, and other media.
• Manage the implementation of projects including work plans, scheduling resources, data collection, interfaces, training, testing and software documentation; supervise all phases of assigned projects.
• Distribute resources across multiple programs based on the prioritization and capacity planning process.
• Manage priorities, workflow, and multiple projects simultaneously; maintain control over quality , cost, and schedule.
• Provide support for software maintenance including instruction, testing and training for new and existing departmental systems; Responsible for coordinating a maintenance schedule for all e-learning.
• Manage education and training processes & activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving and develop competence in learners.

Evaluation and Measurement

• Work with Vice Chair for Medical Education to evaluate program initiatives for effectiveness, feasibility and cost.
• Work with Vice Chair for Medical Education to develop, implement and evaluate projects and performance standards to achieve blended learning technology throughout the institution.
• Ensure whenever possible, evaluation and metrics used to demonstrate quality improvement and Return On Investment (ROI) through direct revenue stream or operational savings.
• Evaluate customer service response.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

What You'll Receive:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from
• day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting‑edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family‑centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non‑discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.