Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an Instructional Learning Designer to support the design and development of K–16 STEMM curriculum. This role involves collaborating with researchers and educators to create engaging learning experiences grounded in biomedical research.
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and continuously refines inquiry-driven K–16 STEMM curriculum, instructional materials, and digital learning experiences aligned to NGSS and other relevant academic standards
- Partners with St. Jude researchers, physicians, educators, and subject matter experts to translate complex biomedical research into scientifically accurate, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Writes and edits instructional content, including teacher guides, student materials, assessments, storyboards, scripts, and supporting educational resources
- Develops interactive digital learning modules, multimedia assets, and classroom resources using current instructional design and multimedia development tools
- Applies evidence-based instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE or similar frameworks) throughout the curriculum development process, including planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Incorporates educator, student, stakeholder, and subject matter expert feedback to iteratively improve curriculum quality, usability, and instructional effectiveness
- Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to develop multimedia components that enhance learning experiences
- Manages multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule
- Participates in curriculum planning, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to support departmental goals
- Maintains current knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, STEM education, educational technology, and multimedia design through ongoing professional learning
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the department and institution
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Skills
- Applicants must link a portfolio of work samples relevant to this role in resume or separate attachment
- Portfolio materials should demonstrate experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or multimedia learning experiences (e.g., lesson materials, e-learning modules, storyboards, or interactive content)
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field is required
- Three (3) years of professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development, learning experience design, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing instructional materials, curriculum, or digital learning experiences from concept through implementation
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience using instructional design and multimedia development tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Vyond, Canva, or similar) preferred
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