Instructional Designer

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McKinney, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Edtech • Kids + Family • Social Impact
The Role
Designs and develops learner-centered eLearning, instructor-led, and blended training programs using ADDIE and SAM methodologies. Collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts, creates and maintains LMS content, incorporates multimedia and accessibility standards, and evaluates learning effectiveness through analytics. The role supports frontline worker training, manages multiple projects, and ensures alignment with business goals and brand standards. This is a hybrid position based in San Antonio or the Dallas-Fort Worth area with travel as needed.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Overview

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer with 2–3 years of experience to design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content. This role partners with leadership, SMEs and stakeholders to create impactful training programs aligned to business goals.

*This role is a hybrid role and can be based in San Antonio, DFW, with the ability to travel by land/air when needed

Essential Functions

  • Design and develop learner-centered training content (eLearning, ILT, blended learning)
  • Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM)
  • Collaborate with leadership & SMEs to define learning objectives
  • Develop and deploy high-quality engaging courses in LMS
  • Employ Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Adult Learning Methodologies for frontline workers in the design process
  • Maintain and update existing training programs
  • Incorporate multimedia and interactivity
  • Measure effectiveness through analytics
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Develop learning content that ensures brand and accessibility alignment
  • Analyze and report on the learning experience effectiveness
  • Strong technical skills, stakeholder collaboration, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications

Experience and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2–3 years of instructional design experience
  • Understanding of adult learning principles
  • Experience with core learning and instructional design programs, such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within a defined LMS (Wisetail preferred)
  • Corporate learning/enablement experience
  • HTML and Flash programming knoweldge
  • Familiarity with Camtasia, Vyond or video editing
  • Instructional Design Certification in any of the following:
    • ATD (Association for Talent Development) Credentials
    • CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development)
    • Kirkpatrick Evaluation Certification
    • Adobe Captivate Certification
    • Articulate Storyline Certifications
    • Certified Instructional Designer/Developer
  • Analytical Prowess
  • Experience in fast-paced environments
  • Self-Motivated with an Optmisitic Growth Mindset

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years of instructional design experience
  • Understanding of adult learning principles
  • Experience with Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe, Canva, or similar instructional design programs
  • Experience working within a learning management system; Wisetail preferred
  • Corporate learning or enablement experience
  • HTML and Flash programming knowledge
  • Familiarity with Camtasia, Vyond, or video editing
  • Instructional design certification, such as ATD, CPTD, Kirkpatrick Evaluation, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or Certified Instructional Designer/Developer
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Self-motivated with a growth mindset
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Child Development Schools operates three early childhood education brands, providing child care and early education to over 30,000 children across 11 states, utilizing adaptive digital learning platforms.

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