Senior Learning Designer, Science
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Responsibilities
- Science curriculum end-to-end - course architecture, learning outcomes, sequencing, and mastery-based progression across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences
- Assessment strategy - formative and summative assessments that accurately measure scientific understanding and inform course iteration
- Interactive content and tooling - virtual labs, simulations, data visualizations, and interactive notebooks that make abstract concepts tangible
- AI-assisted content pipelines - developing and validating workflows that use AI to generate, review, and scale high-quality science content
- Data-informed iteration - interpreting qualitative and quantitative learner data to identify gaps, improve engagement, and drive efficacy
- Cross-functional collaboration - working with Product, Engineering, and Learning Design to ship technology-enabled science experiences on schedule
- What Helps You Succeed
- You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by building from scratch
- You balance academic rigor with startup pragmatism - you know when to ship and iterate
- You think like a product builder, not just a subject-matter expert - you care about the learner experience at every click
- You take ownership without being asked and surface risks early
- You're excited about AI's role in education and know where human judgment is non-negotiable
- You care deeply about access and the students behind every learning outcome
- Salary Range: $100K-$170K
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a core science discipline, Science Education, or a closely related field preferred
- 3+ years designing college level science curriculum (online or hybrid experience a plus)
- Broad scientific fluency - comfortable stewarding courses across multiple disciplines, not just your home field
- Proven experience building technology-enabled learning experiences in collaboration with product and engineering teams
- Fluency with education technology and AI-assisted content workflows
- Familiarity with science education standards and frameworks (e.g., NGSS, scientific practices, inquiry-based design)
- Strong communicator who can translate pedagogical rationale for non-technical audiences
- Bonus: experience with virtual labs, simulation-based learning, A/B testing educational content, or app-based course design
Benefits
Additional Information
Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. With a strong culture centered around high-impact, detail-oriented team members, Outsmart is already seeing significant traction, generating 1-5 million weekly organic views on social media.
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