Senior Instructional Designer

HMH

Senior Instructional Designer developing professional learning experiences for K–12 education. Engaging educators and delivering high-quality solutions with minimal guidance.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partnering with product and assessment stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify requirements for professional learning offerings that address user pain points and drive digital product adoption.
Applying and adapting strategy to develop research-aligned professional learning that meets defined learning outcomes and engages educators in both in-person and online environments.
Building deep knowledge of assigned HMH programs/assessments and working knowledge of broader curricula, assessment, platforms, and instructional practices to ensure content accuracy and alignment.
Contributing actively within scrum teams to develop assets that meet high-quality standards and sprint timelines.
Supporting backlog refinement in partnership with the Product Owner (PO) and Lead ID(s) to clarify requirements and scope for upcoming work.
Serving as a resource to team members by brainstorming ideas, providing feedback, and supporting quality standards.
Reviewing user research insights, customer feedback, and usage data to recommend improvements to professional learning content and development processes.
Supporting live sessions and internal trainings as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years of experience in EdTech product development and/or instructional design focused on K–12 education
Minimum 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher
Bachelor’s degree or higher
In-depth knowledge and experience in instructional design and adult learning principles
Broad knowledge of K–12 curricula, assessment, digital platforms, and professional learning trends
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and independently manage multiple projects
Experience designing asynchronous professional learning using one or more tools (e.g. Articulate suite, Camtasia, Google suite)
Experience facilitating professional learning in both in-person and online environments.
Strong writing, collaboration, and communication skills
Ability to build productive working relationships within and across teams
Adaptability to learn and try new technologies and methodologies for instructional design, including generative-AI tools, Jira, and scrum.
Experience working in agile or scrum environments preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designadult learning principlesproblem solvingproject managementasynchronous professional learning design

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree