Instructional Designer - Foreign Language

Instructional Designer - Foreign Language

C² Technologies seeks an Instructional Designer - Foreign Language to collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and create appropriate training solutions in a variety of formats for NFATC's language products. This position requires expertise in designing language training solutions that incorporate instructional strategies and technology tools. This is an onsite or hybrid position.


Summary:
The Instructional Designer - Foreign Language will design and develop training solutions tailored for second language acquisition. The position requires a strong understanding of instructional design methodologies, educational strategies for adult second language learners, and the use of instructional technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design training solutions for foreign language programs, including eLearning, mobile learning, and instructor-led training.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define language learning objectives.
• Apply instructional strategies for second language acquisition and develop materials accordingly.
• Work with development teams to produce interactive and effective language training content.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine performance gaps and recommend training solutions.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• BS/BA in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
• 3 years of instructional design experience, with a focus on foreign language training.
• Knowledge of educational strategies and instructional techniques for adult second language acquisition.
• Strong ability to design training solutions that integrate educational technology.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience designing language learning software or using foreign language instructional technologies.
• Familiarity with teaching methods such as immersion, communicative language teaching, and task-based learning.
• Experience with instructional design tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline.

Tools & Software:

• eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate).
• Language learning software and mobile learning platforms.
• Learning management systems (LMS).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Expertise in foreign language instructional strategies and technologies.
• Ability to apply learning theories and models to language acquisition.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and the target language.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

C² Technologies, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.