Manager of Learning Experience Design & Devel

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Full Time Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Reporting to the Director of SEL Implementation, the Senior
Manager of Learning Experience Design & Development leads the design, development, and production of high-quality digital professional learning experiences that build the capacity of educators, school leaders, families, and community partners to strengthen social and emotional learning implementation.

This position translates research, implementation science, and practitioner expertise into engaging, accessible, and interactive learning experiences delivered through self-paced online courses and other digital learning formats. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with subject matter experts, multimedia partners, and internal teams to develop practical, evidence-based, and learner-centered professional learning products.

• Learning Experience Design & Development
• Design engaging self-paced online professional learning experiences for educators, school leaders, families, and community partners.
• Apply adult learning principals and instructional design best practices to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Develop course storyboards, learning objectives, lesson sequences, reflection activities, knowledge checks, and assessments.
• Partner with researchers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to translate research, field experience, and best practices into engaging, actionable learning experiences.
• Write instructional content, facilitator guides, participant resources, scripts, and other supporting materials.
• Curate authentic examples, case studies, classroom scenarios, and implementation stories that strengthen learning.
• Ensure all learning experiences align with CASEL's vision, research base, and professional learning philosophy.
• Design learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of diverse adult learners
• Build, publish, maintain, and update online courses using CASEL's learning management system and other digital learning technologies.
• Collaborate with multimedia designers, video producers, and subject matter experts to create engaging digital learning experiences.
• Incorporate multimedia, interactive learning activities, downloadable resources, and assessments into courses.
• Review and test courses for usability, accessibility, and learner experience.
• Use learner feedback, analytics, and emerging research to continuously improve course quality and effectiveness
• Research emerging instructional design practices, learning technologies, and digital learning strategies.
• Recommend innovative approaches that improve learner engagement and outcomes.
• Collaborate across CASEL teams to ensure consistency and alignment across professional learning offerings.
• Contribute to the design and development of new professional learning products aligned with CASEL's strategic priorities.
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple course development projects simultaneously from concept through launch.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and production schedules.
  • Coordinate work across internal staff, consultants, and external partners.
  • Track milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on time and meet CASEL quality standards.

CASEL seeks an individual who is highly motivated and committed to advancing high-quality social and emotional learning through innovative professional learning design. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a classroom educator and/or school or district leader in PreK–12 education.
• Strong knowledge of social and emotional learning, school climate and culture, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex research and subject matter expertise into clear, engaging learning experiences for adult audiences.
• Experience designing curriculum, lessons, and professional learning for adult learners.
• Experience designing engaging digital learning experiences using multimedia, video, graphics, and interactive learning strategies.
• Demonstrated experience developing self-paced online learning experiences, including storyboarding, instructional design, and multimedia production.
• Experience using online learning platforms and authoring tools (e.g., Thinkific, Articulate Rise, Storyline, Canvas, Moodle, or similar).
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills, with the ability to translate SEL research and practice into engaging, practitioner-friendly learning experiences.
• Experience developing facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage…