Instructional Designer (Remote)

International Hotel School (Official); Durban; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Instructional Designer to create engaging learning experiences. The role involves using various digital tools and methodologies to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or instructional design, along with strong communication and digital skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven working experience in instructional design.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and video scripts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
• Facilitate students in acquiring knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Digital Competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design

Bachelor’s degree in educational technology

Tools

Articulate 360

Canva

HTML

CSS

Job description

The Invictus Education Group is looking for an Instructional Designer to be based remotely.

The purpose of this role is to design and develop high-quality, engaging learning experiences for our IHS and SAE distance and contact provision. The goal is to facilitate students in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and engaging manner, using a variety of digital authoring tools and methodologies
Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology or similar
  
• Two years of proven working experience in instructional design for a variety of subjects and focus areas
  
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional and learning design models such as ADDIE, Backward Design, Blooms Taxonomy and Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction
  
• Skills in creating a well-executed learning journey inclusive of curriculum and assessment development
  
• Experience with learning tools such as Articulate 360, Basic HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for Learner Management Systems, Canva and AI tools
  
• Solid knowledge of course/programme development software and at least one Learning Management System
  
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and video scripts for a variety of e-learning applications
  
• Teaching or classroom facilitation experience is an added advantage.
  

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients
• Critical thinking skills
  
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Ability to work independently
• Strong digital competencies and confidence working with emerging technologies