Instructional Design Assistant
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Job Location:
Ypsilanti, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 50000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Instructional Design Assistant
Job Title: Instructional Design Assistant
Location: Hybrid Remote with periodic in-person work in Ypsilanti MI
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Research Evaluation and Development
Application Deadline: Tuesday October 14th 2025
Position Description: The Research Evaluation and Development (RED) Department at HighScope Educational Research Foundation (HighScope) is seeking a creative organized and reliable Instructional Design Assistant to support the updates development and delivery of professional learning courses and instructional materials focused on early childhood education. This role is ideal for someone interested in instructional design technology and early childhood professional learning development. While the HighScope team often works remotely this role requires working in-person at the HighScope campus approximately twice per month and occasional in-person meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain organized project documentation including version control.
Conduct early learning and literature scans to support development of new curriculum and professional learning courses (e.g. early learning standards).
Assist in uploading and monitoring content in learning management systems (LMS).
Monitor progress of curriculum and professional learning course updates using Asana in collaboration with project manager(s).
Collaborate with lead developers to support video audio and interactive elements.
Support user testing including gathering feedback from caregivers educators and trainers.
Routinely disseminate user feedback across RED departments to inform future development.
Assist in designing and developing new curriculum professional learning courses and instructional materials such as digital modules course guides and family engagement resources.
Qualifications:
Minimum of bachelors degree in education or related field.
Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood pedagogy.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Office TEAMS Excel etc.).
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred
Experience using the HighScope approach in a school or care setting.
Experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in educational or care settings.
Experience with learning design tools (e.g. Articulate 360 Rise Canva Adobe Creative Suite etc.).
Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and online course delivery platforms.
Basic skills in video or audio editing.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $45000-$50000 based on qualifications and experience.
Funding Note
Please note that this is a grant funded position through October 1st 2027 with the possibility of extension based on performance and future funding.
How to Apply
Please email the application materials to Carolyn Bisby at by Tuesday October 14th 2025.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
3 professional references
DISCLAIMER - The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Key Skills
- Interior Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Constant Contact
- Sketchup
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Garment Construction
- Sewing
- Adobe Indesign
