Product Design, Technical Curriculum Analyst

Per Scholas is a mission-driven organization focused on unlocking the potential of individuals through tech training. They are seeking a Technical Curriculum Analyst to assist in the design and analysis of technical training, utilizing AI tools to enhance curriculum development and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective training materials.

Responsibilities:

• Initial Outlining: You will draft the first versions of lesson plans, learning objectives, and competency maps for the Director to review
• Job Task Analysis (JTA): You will use AI and data from subject matter expert interviews to perform deep dive JTAs. This helps us identify the exact skills required for technician roles in the field
• Content Synthesis: You will take complex technical info from experts and turn it into structured notes and high level storyboards for the development team
• AI Workflow Integration: You will use Gemini, ChatGPT, and other LLMs to quickly draft content, summarize long technical manuals, and build initial lesson frameworks
• Classroom Procurement: You will research and build detailed shopping lists for technical labs. This includes finding specific PLC components, mechanical trainers, and specialized tools
• Vendor Coordination: You will vet equipment providers to make sure our training sites are ready and that all hardware is technically compatible
• Documentation Management: You will keep our design library organized in Google Workspace so that all templates, blueprints, and drafts are easy for the team to find
• Curriculum Development Hand-off: You will support the move from the design phase to the development phase by providing clear and organized outlines to the Curriculum Development Team via an approval process
• Prompt Engineering: You will constantly look for ways to improve our library of AI prompts to make our curriculum design cycle faster and more accurate

Requirements:

• A strong understanding of the ADDIE process, Bloom's Taxonomy, and how to write measurable learning objectives
• 1 to 3 years of experience in instructional design, technical training, or a similar support role
• The ability to take highly technical subject matter and make it understandable for a learner
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment
• Strong communication skills
• Industrial Literacy: A baseline understanding of industrial environments. You should be familiar with the roles of technicians, electromechanics, or industrial coordinators
• AI Proficiency: High proficiency in using Gemini and other large language models for research, drafting, and data synthesis
• Google Workspace: Expert level use of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for organization and presentation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical industry experience
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills with the ability to follow through on small details
• Strong evaluation and data management skills
• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently
• You are a life-long learner
• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly
• You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational management skills
• You are adept at managing your time and balancing multiple projects and tasks
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources
• Technical Certifications: SACA Industry 4.0 Associate, OSHA 10 or 30, or similar foundational industrial maintenance certifications
• Design Certifications: Google or Coursera Instructional Design Certificate, ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), or similar