Instructional Design Assistant

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:

Required

• Minimum of bachelor’s 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 $45,000-$50,000 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 [email protected] 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 management’s 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.