NewselaNE

Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA

Newsela provides school districts with authentic instructional content that supports their curriculum, empowers teachers across subjects to promote standards-based instruction, and drives student engagement and learning.

Newsela

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 57k-66k USD

United States only

The role:

  • We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our Social Studies team to develop high-quality Social Studies and ELA instructional materials and assessments.
  • This role requires a deep understanding of state and national standards, pedagogical best practices, and assessment design to create engaging and effective resources for diverse learners.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment development for 1st through 3rd grades, instructional design, and educational publishing.

Why you'll love this role:

  • You'll design and develop formative and summative ELA and Social Studies assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • You'll ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
  • You will utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
  • You will leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
  • You will revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • You'll maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.

Why you're a great fit:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of ELA standards, Social Studies frameworks, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (K-5 preferred).
  • Familiarity with educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, and digital curriculum platforms).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
  • Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Background in test development and psychometrics is a plus.

Compensation:

  • Base salary: $57,450 - $66,050 per year.
  • Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.

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Salary: 57k-66k USD

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About Newsela

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Newsela provides school districts with authentic instructional content that supports their curriculum, empowers teachers across subjects to promote standards-based instruction, and drives student engagement and learning. Content is published daily at 5 reading levels and aligned to standards with student activities and teaching scaffolds designed to bring lessons to life. With over 20 million users, Newsela is already helping kids improve their reading skills in all 50 states and more than 150 countries.

We're looking for passionate, creative people with quick minds and warm hearts to join us. If you believe that all students deserve a more rigorous, more personalized learning experience, please apply to join our team.

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Time Off

Unlimited time to recharge.

Learning

Continue your learning — on us!

Wellness

Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.

Health

Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare. Pets included!

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Newsela

Company size

501-1000 employees

Founded in

2013

Chief executive officer

Matthew Gross

Employees live in

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