Director of Instructional Design
Pansophic Learning
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Define and lead the instructional design vision and long-term strategy for K–12 online and digital-first curricula
- Ensure curriculum reflects research-based best practices, including constructivist, project-based, and inquiry-driven learning
- Establish and evolve instructional frameworks, design standards, and quality benchmarks across the organization
- Anticipate trends in K–12 digital learning and translate them into innovative instructional approaches
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior and junior instructional designers
- Build team capacity through hiring, professional development, and clear performance expectations
- Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on quality, impact, and continuous improvement
- Oversee the design and continuous improvement of online lessons, units, and full-course curricula
- Ensure alignment with learning objectives and relevant state and/or national standards
- Guide assessment strategy to support valid, meaningful measurement of student learning
- Ensure instructional content meets expectations for rigor, accessibility, inclusivity, and learner experience
- Partner with product, technology, academics and operations teams to align instructional strategy with platform and business goals
- Serve as a key instructional voice in organizational decision-making and long-term planning
- Translate complex educational and pedagogical goals into scalable digital learning solutions
- Support external partnerships as needed, representing Pansophic Learning’s instructional vision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in K–12 instructional design or curriculum development
- 3+ years of experience leading instructional design teams or functions
- Experience developing and scaling online, blended, or digital-first K–12 curricula
- Familiarity with STEM, CTE, and/or career education content preferred.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
- 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
instructional designcurriculum developmentonline learningdigital-first curriculaassessment strategyproject-based learninginquiry-driven learningconstructivist learningK–12 educationblended learning
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic planningcommunicationteam developmentcapacity buildingcontinuous improvementorganizational decision-makingmission-driven culture
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EducationBachelor’s degree in Instructional DesignMaster’s degree in Education (preferred)