Curriculum/Instructional Designer - Multi-Audience Learning Pathways

Curriculum/Instructional Designer (K-12 & Adults)

United States only

EST/EDT | Full day overlap

40 hrs/wk

Long term

Role and Job Type

Content Creation

Freelance

Experience

5 - 10 years

Rate

$75 - $90/hr

Est. Value $85,800

Status

Accepting Applications

Skills

Top Skills

Curriculum Design

Instructional Design

Other Skills

Learning Experience

Job description

Curriculum/Instructional Designer - Multi-Audience Learning Pathways

We are a stealth innovation company seeking a Curriculum Designer / Instructional Designer to create structured, engaging, and scalable learning pathways for both youth and adult audiences. This role is about simplifying complex processes into clear, age-appropriate modules that keep learners motivated and on track.

Responsibilities

• Design scaffolded modules and activities for upper elementary, middle school, and

high school learners, aligned with developmental needs.

• Streamline adult-facing learning flows, focusing on clarity, efficiency, and actionable

progression.

• Collaborate with design and product teams to translate curriculum into intuitive digital experiences.
• Develop frameworks that support measurable growth, reflection, and confidence-building.
• Ensure pathways work across multiple age groups while adapting tone, structure, and depth as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or learning experience development.
• Proven ability to design for both K-12 and adult learners.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, learning progression, and cognitive development stages.
• Ability to create modular, flexible structures adaptable to diverse learners.
• Portfolio demonstrating innovative or cross-age curriculum design.

Why This Role Matters

You will help shape the learning backbone of a stealth-mode product designed for multiple age groups. Your work will ensure learners of all ages move through well-structured, motivating, and outcome-oriented pathways.