Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American College of Education is a leader in professional development through online programs, dedicated to delivering high-quality and accessible education. As a Curriculum Developer, you will design and develop engaging online courses for adult learners by collaborating with subject matter experts and utilizing innovative curriculum design methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a curriculum and instruction subject matter expert who advocates for the most current curriculum design theories/methodologies and ACE strategic goals required to deliver high-quality, engaging online courses for adult learners
- Collaborates with SMEs and eLearning Content Designers to develop curriculum documents and components required to produce a course, including course blueprints, scripts for course videos, and other learning activity and resource documents
- Supports department leaders, faculty members, and SMEs as they gather thorough, relevant, evidence-based, and aligned content required to develop courses by facilitating online training, written and oral communication, and feedback loops
- Uses a SME’s content to develop course materials that are aligned, evidence-based, current, factual, career-relevant, clear, and consistent
- Collaborates with other teams within the Curriculum Development and Production department to infuse innovation into courses and assure the quality ACE course components using established guidelines and checklists
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the curriculum and makes revisions based on SME feedback, data analyses, and changes in the college, program, and/or field
- Conducts academic research to fact-check SME-provided content and identify content gaps
- Uses project management software to coordinate project workflows, document the time required for projects and tasks, coordinate tasks with team members, facilitate SME payments, and cross-check program and course launch deadlines for on-time completion
- Selects appropriate channels to demonstrate positive, professional, and concise oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Uses storytelling and examples to reinforce learning
- Embraces continuous improvement processes, flexibility, solution-based critical thinking, self-reflection, and an overall growth mindset when facing challenges or opportunities for improvement
- Demonstrates expert composition skills to adapt writing for various purposes, tones, and audiences, showcasing skills in conducting research, copyediting transcripts for educational videos, proofreading, revising, editing, and applying the ACE and American Psychological Association style guides/manuals
Skills
- Master's degree in education, curriculum development, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in higher education or K–12 education
- 3+ years of experience in curriculum design and development
- Quality Matters Rubric Application certification (or required to complete within first 6 months of employment)
- Experience in academic writing, proofreading, and copyediting across disciplines
- Experience with a learning management systems (LMS)
Benefits
- All full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus
- Medical, dental, & vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
- Generous PTO
- 401k and employer match
- Full-service wellness and EAP program
- Employee recognition and awards programs
- Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Employer paid long-term disability
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