Instructional Designer

Job Overview :

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to join our content team and help turn high-level course outlines into engaging, student-ready learning materials. In this execution-heavy role, you will take proof-of-concept instructional outlines and transform them into clear, well-structured scripts and PowerPoint storyboards tailored for middle school students (grades 7–9). You'll work closely with subject matter experts to ensure each lesson flows logically, meets learning objectives, and keeps young learners engaged. This position is a great fit for someone who loves hands-on content creation, has an eye for detail, and can write in a clear, concise style that's appropriate for 12–15 year-old students.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and a background in education or instructional design, with a proven ability to develop educational content. As part of a fast-growing education company, this role offers significant growth opportunities – high-performing team members can take on new responsibilities and advance their careers based on impact and initiative. You'll collaborate in a hybrid work environment that mixes remote flexibility with regular in-person teamwork at our New Orleans office. If you enjoy transforming ideas into polished learning materials and working with a collaborative, mission-driven team, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with SMEs : Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to understand project goals, sequence instructional content, and co-define clear learning objectives for each module.
• Blueprint to Script : Translate high-level proof of concept outlines into detailed instructional blueprints, then expand those outlines into complete, student-facing scripts.
• Storyboarding : Develop PowerPoint-based storyboards that visualize the lesson, ensuring a strong instructional flow and pacing that is age-appropriate and engaging.
• Content Writing : Write clear, concise, and lively content suitable for middle school learners. This includes explanations, examples, transitions, and dialogue / narration that keep students interested and on track.
• Smooth Transitions : Ensure instructional sections and activities connect seamlessly. The flow between topics or lesson segments should be easy to follow, with transitions that feel natural and cohesive for students.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Collaboration & Workflow

Location : Hybrid role based in New Orleans, LA. You will work partially on-site for regular team collaborations and partially remotely for focused design work. Candidates must live within commuting distance of New Orleans (e.g., NOLA metro, Kenner, Lafayette, Mandeville) or be willing to relocate, as regular in-person work at our New Orleans office is required.