Director of Instructional Design

Role Overview

• 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.