Instructional Designer - Contractor

Frontier Technology Institute (FTI), formerly The Coding School, is a non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the future workforce by making emerging tech education accessible to all. FTI is seeking contract or freelance support to develop engaging, visually dynamic curriculum. Work would involve close collaboration with members of the FTI education team to develop new and creative ways to teach K-16 students. Projects might include designing modular courses, introducing new assignments, and aiding in general curriculum development. Designers should be based in the U.S. and passionate about both science communication and education. Candidates should have experience in curriculum development, graphic design, instructional design, or other relevant fields. Designers must produce high-quality deliverables and enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines. Duties may include but are not limited to: Brainstorming new and different ways to creatively teach students STEM concepts; Design interactive or video-based modules and courses; Develop and update curriculum content for a variety of emerging technology education programs, including preparation or design of slides, Colab notebooks, assignments and problem sets; Collaborate with industry and academia partners on developing new curriculum content or programs. Required skills / experience: Required: Significant experience in curriculum development, graphic design, instructional design, or a related field. Preferred : Experience with curriculum development, including slide creation or modification, development of engaging instructional exercises, etc. Preferred: Experience with web design, graphic design, UX design, or animation. Passion for science communication, innovation, and educational access. Ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume which includes all relevant experience via Linkedin. Contract work would begin in September 2026. We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and be asked to provide work samples. Please do not call; telephone calls will not be accepted. More About Frontier Technology Institute: FTI, formerly The Coding School, is a global leader in emerging tech education, ensuring that individuals are prepared with the technical skills needed for the future of work. We work with leading industry partners, such as IBM and Google, and academic institutions, including faculty from Caltech, MIT, and Stanford, to develop new models of emerging technologies education. At the core of our mission is the belief that every student should have foundational knowledge in emerging technologies. Our programs have taught over 60,000 students across 130 countries in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Data Science, and more. Programs range from small sized programs, such as camps to K-12 classroom workshops, to large-scale programming, including courses for 1,000+ participants. One of our flagship initiatives, Qubit by Qubit, is focused on training the future quantum workforce. The initiative offers research opportunities, internships, workshops, camps, and courses for K-12 students and educators, university students, and members of the workforce. To date, QxQ has taught quantum computing to over 20,000 students from 130 countries. Employment Type: Freelance / contract MUST be located in the United States Frontier Technology Institute