Senior Learning Experience Designer

Newsela is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to serve as a subject matter expert on curriculum creation, focusing on ELA content, particularly for middle and high school levels. The designer will collaborate with curriculum writing teams to integrate Newsela's content, ensuring materials are culturally responsive, equitable, and accessible. Responsibilities include reviewing and providing feedback on curriculum components and instructional strategies, ensuring alignment with state standards and Newsela's approach. The Learning Experience Designer will create guidelines for vendors, develop assessments, review lesson plans, and facilitate instruction. Project management skills are essential for scaling the review of vendor-created materials and ensuring compliance with state requirements and pedagogical best practices. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams managing external vendors, ensuring high-quality deliverables and managing contributors.