Position Summary:
Are you passionate about learning and eager to grow your career in learning design? Penn Foster is seeking an Associate Learning Designer to join our Content, Strategy, and Creation team. In this role, you will support the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of online learning experiences aligned with Penn Foster’s Skills-based Education framework. This position is ideal for individuals early in their learning design careers who want hands-on experience creating learner-centered online courses.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in the design and development of learner-centered online learning experiences aligned with Skills-based Education principles.
Contribute to pilots and iterative course improvements by implementing defined updates based on learner feedback, data, and quality reviews.
Conduct content evaluations to ensure accessibility, pedagogical effectiveness, and adherence to universal design principles.
Support smaller-scale course development efforts or defined course components under the guidance of senior Learning Designers.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to ensure learning solutions meet quality standards and learner needs.
Stay updated on best practices in instructional design, accessibility, and educational technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Experience: 1–3 years of experience in learning design, instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
Design Foundations: Working knowledge of instructional design principles, learning science fundamentals, accessibility standards, and active learning strategies.
Technical Skills: Some familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, D2L) and comfort learning to use AI-enabled tools to support content authoring.
Growth Mindset: Strong attention to detail, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn from senior designers.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute positively to shared goals.
Innovation Awareness: Interest in emerging educational technologies and a curiosity about how they can improve learner engagement and outcomes.

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 diverse teams – 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, and free access to our online programs.

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