Part-Time Instructional Designer

At Flatiron School, we are on a mission to transform lives through education, guiding career changers as they embark on an exciting journey toward dynamic careers in the tech industry. Our diverse student body is united in their aspiration to excel in cutting-edge fields such as Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Design, and Cybersecurity. We are seeking a contract Instructional Designer to work closely with our Senior Manager of Curriculum Product and Instructional Designer team to develop learning and practicing experiences for students. In this role, you will be an integral part of the product life cycle from start to finish. You will ensure education products meet Flatiron School’s technical curriculum framework and informational content is aligned with applied learning and assessments. Please note that this is a contract opportunity - part time (up to 20 hours per week) and fixed term.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure educational components within curricula ladder up to outcomes at every stage of the project.
• Integrate instructional design best practices in content development processes for technical courses.
• Develop content with accessibility standards, WCAG AA. 
• Utilize backwards design, considering applied learning and assessments to measure the effectiveness of technical modular courses. 
• Design learning that reflects an understanding of the diversity of career changing adult learners, including the demonstrated understanding of cognitive and/or cultural differences that may apply.
• Integrate adult learning theory and cognitive load theory to develop interactive content pages into practical, application-based learning strategies.
• Communicate effectively for different audiences in visual, oral, and written form.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of instructional design experience. 
• Strong Canvas LMS experience.
• Strong Cidi Labs DesignPLUS new sidebar update experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Nice to Have: experience in a technical discipline - software engineering, product design, cybersecurity, or data science. 

Expected Compensation: 

• $40-$50/hr

For Colorado Residents: Application Deadline: We expect this position to be filled by 01/06/2025

About Flatiron School

As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We’re committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Product Design. Courses are offered both online and in-person on campuses across the country. Flatiron School is frequently ranked as a top coding bootcamp by industry publications. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment 

Flatiron School provides equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, military status or any other legally protected characteristic. This includes recruiting, hiring, working conditions, benefits, and other employment matters such as pay, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, and reduction in force.  It is the policy of Flatiron School to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment or potential employment.  All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Flatiron School values and encourages diversity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Flatiron School is committed to working with people from all walks of life.  If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please contact people@flatironschool.com