Instructional Designer, AP Instructional Design

$112,000 - $165,000/Yr

The College Board - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer will support the prototyping, testing, and development of instructional projects within the College Board's Advanced Placement and Instruction division. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and subject matter experts to create high-quality educational content that meets AP standards. The designer will focus on developing prototypes for new course components, conducting testing, and translating successful prototypes into actionable content requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional prototyping efforts by developing and refining prototypes for new AP courses or instructional resources.
• Conduct small-scale testing of prototypes to gather feedback and ensure educational standards are met.
• Translate successful prototypes into clear, actionable requirements for new content.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Assessment team to ensure alignment with AP standards and goals.
• Participate in cross-divisional planning for the development and deployment stages.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or educational content creation, with a focus on prototyping and testing.
• Broad and flexible pedagogical knowledge with the ability to adapt to various instructional approaches.
• Strong project management skills to keep projects on track and manage resources effectively.
• Excellent writing skills for creating materials for teachers and curriculum developers.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project-based learning tasks.
• Familiarity with industry-recognized credentials (IRCs).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Annual bonuses and salary growth opportunities