Children of America is hiring an eLearning Developer (1099 freelancer). The role involves creating high-quality, interactive e-learning materials for 60+ educational childcare locations. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in e-learning and instructional design, with a strong portfolio in Articulate Storyline 360 and skills in communication, customization, and UX design.
Highlights
Develop interactive HTML5 materials, including photos, videos, diagrams, and assessments.
Collaborate with project leads and instructional designers for cutting-edge e-learning content.
Redesign PowerPoint content into interactive modules.
Minimum 5 years in e-learning development; strong portfolio in Articulate Storyline 360 required.
Articulate Certified Training or related certifications preferred.
Intermediate skills in photo and video editing, and proficiency in JavaScript for enhanced user engagement.
Compensation is $45.00-50.00 per hour.
Adherence to accessibility standards and UX design principles.
Contract type: Temporary, Hourly basis.
eLearning Developer (1099 freelancer) Full Description
Children of America is seeking an experienced eLearning developer as in an 1099 freelancer to create high-quality, interactive e-learning materials that will reach 60+ educational childcare locations. A minimum of five years of e-learning and instructional design experience is required with a diverse Articulate Storyline 360 portfolio. Strong communication, customization, photo and video editing skills, and UX design skills are necessary for success.
Job Duties:
Develop high-quality, interactive HTML5 materials for e-Learning program development, including photos, videos, 360 walk-throughs, diagrams, exercises, assessments, etc.
Collaborate with project leads, content writers, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to deliver cutting-edge e-learning and course content.
Create and/or redesign PowerPoint-formatted training content or storyboards into interactive e-learning modules.
Ensure consistency of content across all training materials.
Align developed content with branding standards.
Ensure content is simple, concise, clear, and appropriate for the training audience.
Experience and Education
Minimum 5 years of experience with e-learning development and instructional design
Portfolio with diverse examples demonstrating different functionalities of Articulate Storyline 360, such as interactive simulations, branching scenarios, drag-and-drop activities, gamification elements, adaptive learning paths, and multimedia integration
Articulate Certified Training, Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD), or other related professional certification preferred.
Job Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for subject matter interviews, content development, storyboarding, collaboration, coaching, giving peer review feedback, and facilitating effective meetings.
Ability to customize e-learning design and user interfaces beyond the default templates including creating custom player skins, navigation controls, and interactive elements tailored to specific project requirements.
Adhere to accessibility standards (such as WCAG guidelines) and demonstrate responsive design principles to ensure optimal viewing across different devices and screen sizes.
Intermediate photo and video editing skills preferred.
Proficiency in scripting and leveraging advanced interactions using JavaScript triggers and variables including custom functionality, calculations, and conditional logic to enhance user engagement and interactivity.
Strong understanding of UX design principles and applying them effectively to create intuitive, user-friendly e-learning experiences by prioritizing user engagement, navigation ease, and clear instructional design
Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Time management and organization skills necessary to meet deadlines
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.