Associate Learning Designer

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about learning and want to make an impact on people’s lives? Penn Foster is looking for a talented individual to join our Group Content Strategy & Quality team. In this highly visible and strategic role, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we deliver learning experiences. By blending pedagogical expertise with technical innovation, you will create scalable, effective learning solutions that drive measurable improvements in student outcomes. Using our Skills-based Education framework, you will develop cutting-edge learning solutions that focus on enhancing student experiences and improving learning quality. Your work will help bridge real-world skills with job placement and performance, ensuring learner success is our key metric. You will partner with cross-functional teams to iterate and scale learning models aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Job Functions:

· Assist in the design and delivery of high-quality learning experiences focused on active learning and skills development.

· Collaborate with peers and Product teams to develop Learning Design Plans that align with course objectives.

· Evaluate existing course content for accessibility and pedagogical effectiveness, applying universal design principles.

· Leverage data and learner feedback to suggest iterative improvements to content.

· Support the implementation of learning technologies and tools under the guidance of senior team members.

· Stay updated on best practices in learning science and educational technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Experience: 1-3 years of experience in learning design, instructional design, or educational technology roles.

· Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field.

o Skills and Expertise:

o Basic understanding of learning science and design principles.

o Ability to create engaging, learner-centered content with guidance.

o Familiarity with accessibility standards and universal design principles.

o Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and methodologies.

· Tools and Systems Knowledge

o Proficiency with basic learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

o Experience with content authoring tools like Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate.

o Basic knowledge of analytics tools for tracking learning outcomes (e.g., Excel, Google Analytics).

o Familiarity with accessibility tools and guidelines (e.g., WCAG standards).

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.

This position is fully remote in PA, FL, GA, IL, IN, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, AL, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NH, OH, OK, VA, AZ, CO, MN, NJ, NY only.