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Children of America

eLearning Developer (1099 freelancer)

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Temporary

💰 $45 - $50 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ February 11th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

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

eLearning Developer (1099 freelancer)- Potentially remote

  •  Home Office
  •  45.00-50.00 per hour
  •  Hourly
  •  Temporary

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.