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:

• Design and deliver high-quality content and learning experiences based on the principles of Skills-based Education (learner-centered, authenticity, active learning, differentiation, and skills development) that support business strategies.
• Contribute to Penn Foster's Quality of Learning standards by implementing measurable improvements to course quality.
• Develop detailed Learning Design Plans, collaborating with peers and Product teams to align on course objectives and content.
• Act as the learning design expert, advocating for the learner perspective in all initiatives.
• Assess content needs, determine what content is available for reuse, and ensure it meets pedagogical and accessibility standards.
• Evaluate course content and learning objectives for pedagogical effectiveness and learner accessibility, incorporating universal design principles.
• Use analytics, learner feedback, and the latest research in learning science to continuously iterate on and enhance the learning experience to align with business objectives and learner success.
• Implement emerging learning technologies, such as AI-driven platforms, adaptive learning, and immersive experiences (e.g., VR/AR), to create personalized and scalable learning solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership, instructional designers, and subject matter experts, to integrate learning science principles into all learning initiatives.
• Stay up to date with advancements in learning science, online education, and educational technology to ensure that learning solutions remain innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with learner and business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Voice of the Learner: Create and deliver high-quality learning experiences that prioritize student needs and outcomes.
• Learning Focus: Apply principles of learning design and learning science to address curriculum needs and enhance educational effectiveness.
• Applied Creativity: Transform innovative ideas into practical, engaging, and impactful learning solutions.
• Strategic Mindset: Balance long-term vision with the ability to deliver measurable short-term results.
• Learning Science Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of cognitive and educational psychology to design evidence-based, effective learning experiences.
• Data Literacy & Learning Analytics: Analyze and utilize learner data to guide and optimize learning design decisions, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Instructional Technology Proficiency: Effectively integrate current and emerging learning technologies to create scalable, innovative, and impactful solutions.
• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Develop and implement long-term learning strategies that align with organizational goals and meet the evolving needs of learners.
• Communication & Collaboration: Possess strong communication and collaboration skills to influence and align cross-functional teams in the execution of learning initiatives.
• Communication & Collaboration: Possess strong communication and collaboration skills to influence and align cross-functional teams in the execution of learning initiatives.

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.