Senior ELA Learning Designer / Edtech / Austin, TX

Austin, TexasOnsiteFull Time$100k - $200kSenior ELA Learning DesignerLocation: 5 Days onsite in Austin, TX Our client is an innovative learning technology company focused on helping students build academic and life skills through engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences. They are seeking a Senior ELA Learning Designer to help build their English Language Arts curriculum and digital learning product from the ground up.Responsibilities:Design and develop high-quality ELA lessons, practice exercises, and assessments for grades 3–6. Create learning progressions aligned with cognitive development, prerequisite knowledge, and academic standards. Anticipate common student misconceptions and develop instructional pathways to address learning gaps. Apply science of reading principles to ensure content is evidence-based and effective. Collaborate with product, engineering, design, and behavioral science teams to create engaging digital learning experiences. Incorporate motivational learning frameworks, including growth mindset and self-determination principles, into content design. Utilize learning science concepts such as cognitive load theory, mastery learning, and scaffolded instruction. Leverage AI and generative AI tools to improve content creation workflows and scalability. Review and refine AI-generated content for accuracy, developmental appropriateness, and standards alignment. Build repeatable systems and processes for creating large-scale content libraries efficiently. Translate classroom teaching expertise into effective digital pedagogy and interactive learning experiences. Requirements:5+ years of classroom teaching experience in grades 3–6 English Language Arts. Experience working directly on an edtech or digital content product team. Strong instructional design background with demonstrated experience creating lessons, assessments, and learning sequences. Deep understanding of literacy development, science of reading principles, learning progressions, and common student misconceptions. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create engaging content for students and educators. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, and product stakeholders. Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive projects forward with limited direction. Passion for educational innovation and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications:Experience designing content for adaptive or personalized learning platforms. Familiarity with self-determination theory or other motivational learning frameworks. Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for content development. Graduate degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, or a related field. Experience developing scalable content production systems and workflows. Additional Information:Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.