Tutoring Instructional Designer; Contractor

About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K-12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes.

Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit

The Amplify Tutoring team is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Tutoring Instructional Designer to support the development of onboarding training materials. In this role, you will create engaging asynchronous onboarding experiences for Amplify Tutors by applying learning science and instructional design practices that support strong learner outcomes and diverse learner needs. A strong background in literacy instruction and the Science of Reading will be essential in developing training content aligned with Amplify's research-driven instructional approach.

Due to the rapid timeline of this project, the successful candidate must be a highly autonomous, self-starter capable of delivering production-ready content with minimal rounds of revision.

The Tutoring Instructional Designer will review and update existing materials, support the creation of new resources and course content, and assist with LMS setup and administration. You will partner with subject-matter experts and analyze stakeholder feedback and performance data to ensure all learning materials meet the evolving needs of Amplify Tutoring.

This position reports to the Associate Director, Tutoring Talent, and collaborates closely with the Talent team, tutor coaches, and cross-functional partners across Amplify to ensure that training materials align with Amplify Tutoring’s goals and priorities.

While this position is virtual and open to candidates nationwide, work hours must fall within Eastern or Central Time, between 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. EST. This is a temporary position, currently scheduled for 8–10 weeks. The Weekly Schedule will range from 20 to 25 hours per week.

• Develop high-quality onboarding modules for literacy and math tutors using authoring tools like Easygenerator or Rise.
• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to ensure training is effective and supports long-term retention.
• Script, film, and edit literacy video content using tools such as Descript, Camtasia, Vidyard, or Loom.
• Ensure all video assets include closed captioning and transcripts to meet accessibility standards.
• Translate Science of Reading research and literacy curricula into practical training content.
• Create supporting materials such as Google Slides, knowledge checks, job aids, and guides.
• Review and update existing training materials to maintain accuracy and alignment with program protocols.
• Use stakeholder data and performance metrics to identify gaps and implement data-driven improvements.
• Iterate and refine content rapidly to meet project timelines and evolving program needs.
• Partner with literacy experts to translate key concepts into engaging instructional content.
• Collaborate with the Talent team to ensure training initiatives align with organizational goals.
• Ensure a consistent voice, instructional approach, and visual identity across learning materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of instructional design experience focused on asynchronous adult learning within educational publishing, edtech, or related industries. Proven experience in K-8 literacy instruction and a deep, working knowledge of the Science of Reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Hands‑on experience with authoring and video editing tools.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and experience using AI productivity tools such as Gemini…