Remote Instructional Designer (Contract)

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced instructional designer to evaluate and refine interactive learning materials for accuracy and engagement. This remote contract role offers 10-40 hours per week and an hourly rate of $90-$130.

You will analyze learning interactions, apply rubrics and grading criteria, and provide expert feedback on educational content to support academic rigor and AI-driven educational tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an instructional designer or educator in K-12, higher education, or edtech.
• Proven success in designing or evaluating educational media.
• Ability to judge academic correctness and developmental value.
• Hands-on experience with rubrics and grading systems.
• Experience creating visual or interactive learning materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine interactive learning materials for accuracy and engagement.
• Analyze learning interactions to enhance understanding.
• Apply and enhance assessment rubrics and grading criteria.
• Provide expert feedback on educational content for academic rigor.
• Develop and review instructional resources to enhance comprehension.
• Document observations and recommendations clearly for collaboration.
• Contribute insights to improve AI-driven educational tools.

Job description

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced instructional designer to evaluate and refine interactive learning materials for accuracy and engagement. This remote contract role offers 10-40 hours per week and an hourly rate of $90-$130.

You will analyze learning interactions, apply rubrics and grading criteria, and provide expert feedback on educational content to support academic rigor and AI-driven educational tools.