About Us:

Elevate K-12 is on a mission to ensure every student receives a high-quality education, regardless of zip code. We are changing the way classrooms work by creating a brand-new category of live, virtual classroom instruction to give students access to exceptional teachers through our two-sided network. 

Our certified teachers from across the country are securely streamed into tens of thousands of classrooms, providing instruction that would otherwise be unavailable in many districts across the U.S. Our goal is to enable high-quality, live teaching for every learner in the U.S., from kindergarten through their first jobs, so they can identify and pursue their unique passions in life. We are the new way to the classroom!

The Engagement:

We are seeking a contract Instructional Design Specialist for project-based assignments to assist in developing Learning & Development material & programs. The ideal fit for this role will have experience in designing and developing learning deliverables that meet our learners where they are and support our high growth goals & initiatives.  This role is managed by the Director, Learning and Development, and will design and deliver high quality, learner-focused assets mainly in the areas of sales, management, and people/human resources programs, including assets that will be used in the onboarding of new Elevaters. 

We have an incredible mission, team, and brand at Elevate K-12, and we’re getting better every day. We have achieved an extraordinary product/market fit and have entered a stage of exponential growth for the company. If all of this sounds exciting to you, we want to hear from you! 

What you will do:  

• Design & develop clear, comprehensive and engaging learning material & programs focused on knowledge, skills and competency development to improve performance and facilitate company growth 
• Design & develop learning deliverables that are engaging, interactive, effective & drive results 
• Create content for eLearning offerings, including microlearning assets, engaging videos, online assessments & other on demand virtual resources  
• Ensure all learning solutions are designed for each individual learner to meet or exceed stated objectives 

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Instructional Design/Technology, Adult Learning Theory or related areas 
• 1-2 years of instructional design experience in a corporate setting required  
• Experience in instructor-led and digital learning & development strategies/approaches 
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and determine priority in a fast-paced, often changing environment
• Excellent fluency with Articulate 360 suite, especially Storyline and Rise to develop robust eLearning offerings required, fluency with Vyond animation tools required, and experience with audio/video editing and publishing highly desired 
• Portfolio/work samples are required 

Duration/Rate:

• Project-based assignments, durations will vary, projected average of up to 20 hours per week 
• $40-$50/hour  

Please note that this role is a 1099 Independently Contracted position, not an employed position with Elevate K-12. You will be partnering with Elevate K-12 to assist our teams on a contractual basis. No benefits will be offered with this position and there will be no company tax withholdings on payments to the contractor.  
 
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.