Senior Learning Experience Design & Development Manager

CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CASEL seeks a Senior Manager of Learning Experience Design & Development to lead the design, development, and production of digital professional learning for educators, school leaders, families, and community partners. You will translate research into engaging online experiences and work with subject matter experts to deliver practical, evidence-based learning.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise production teams, and ensure accessibility, quality, and alignment with CASEL's mission and

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom educator and/or school or district leader in PreK–12 education.
• Strong knowledge of social and emotional learning, school climate and culture, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex research and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging learning experiences for adult audiences.
• Experience designing curriculum, lessons, and professional learning for adult learners.
• Experience designing engaging digital learning experiences using multimedia, video, graphics, and interactive learning strategies.
• Demonstrated experience developing self-paced online learning experiences, including storyboarding, instructional design, and multimedia production.
• Experience using online learning platforms and authoring tools (e.g., Thinkific, Articulate Rise, Storyline, Canvas, Moodle, or similar).
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills, with the ability to translate SEL research and practice into engaging, practitioner-friendly learning experiences.
• Experience developing facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work across teams and incorporate feedback throughout the development process.
• Experience collecting and using participant feedback and data to continuously improve learning experiences.
• Commitment to CASEL's mission and advancing educational excellence through social and emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Learning Experience Design & Development: Design engaging self-paced online professional learning experiences for educators, school leaders, families, and community partners.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Develop course storyboards, learning objectives, lesson sequences, reflection activities, knowledge checks, and assessments.
• Partner with researchers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to translate research, field experience, and best practices into engaging, actionable learning experiences.
• Write instructional content, facilitator guides, participant resources, scripts, and other supporting materials.
• Curate authentic examples, case studies, classroom scenarios, and implementation stories that strengthen learning.
• Ensure all learning experiences align with CASEL's vision, research base, and professional learning philosophy.
• Design learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of diverse adult learners.
• Digital Production & Continuous Improvement: Build, publish, maintain, and update online courses using CASEL's learning management system and other digital learning technologies.
• Collaborate with multimedia designers, video producers, and subject matter experts to create engaging digital learning experiences.
• Incorporate multimedia, interactive learning activities, downloadable resources, and assessments into courses.
• Review and test courses for usability, accessibility, and learner experience.
• Use learner feedback, analytics, and emerging research to continuously improve course quality and effectiveness.
• Innovation & Product Development: Research emerging instructional design practices, learning technologies, and digital learning strategies.
• Recommend innovative approaches that improve learner engagement and outcomes.
• Collaborate across CASEL teams to ensure consistency and alignment across professional learning offerings.
• Contribute to the design and development of new professional learning products aligned with CASEL's strategic priorities.
• Project Management: Manage multiple course development projects simultaneously from concept through launch.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and production schedules.
• Coordinate work across internal staff, consultants, and external partners.
• Track milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on time and meet CASEL quality standards.

Skills

Learning design

Project management

Adult learning

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional design

Storyboarding

Education

Experience in PreK-12 education

Tools

Thinkific

Articulate Rise

Storyline

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

CASEL seeks a Senior Manager of Learning Experience Design & Development to lead the design, development, and production of digital professional learning for educators, school leaders, families, and community partners. You will translate research into engaging online experiences and work with subject matter experts to deliver practical, evidence-based learning.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise production teams, and ensure accessibility, quality, and alignment with CASEL's mission and