K-9 Learning Designer (Full-time, remote)

Are you the rare combination of fast execution and meticulous detail A learning science nerd who can also sub a 4th-grade math class Someone who treats feedback like fuel

If so, we're looking for YOUand trust us, we mean you specifically. At bina, we don't hire resumes. We hire people who make you think wait, how is that even possible We've found unicorns before (two of them through this exact post!), and we're ready to find two more.

We are looking for applicants who can start as soon as possible. This is a full-time remote position.

What is bina

We're creating joy and quality educational outcomes at scale. We offer a fully synchronous digital school with micro-classrooms of students from different corners of the globe, learning together with top-notch teachers. We go beyond academics, focusing on social-emotional learning and cultural and environmental awareness through biome-themed units. We're curating an intuitive educational experience by integrating Ed-tech tools, research, and content. It's a sleek schooling experience for students, educators, and families.

What Does bina's Learning Designer Do

You'll sit at the intersection of learning science, instructional design, and learning engineeringtranslating bina's Adventure Approach into tangible, engaging learning experiences that kids actually want to dive into.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

1. Storyboard unit plans that bring subjects to life through adventure-based learning, grounded in learning sciences

2. Edit and refine AI-generated lesson plans with a learning science lens and sharp prompting skills, ensuring they embody bina's pedagogical voice and Adventure Approach

3. Design immersive learning experiences primarily in Genially, complete with visually stunning resources and templates that teachers can run with

4. Collaborate closely with educators and team members to incorporate feedback, ensure standards alignment, and make content accessible across different learning environments

5. Maintain design systems with consistent branding, visual standards, and efficient file and folder management

6. Use data smartly to inform design decisionsanalyzing student performance data, engagement metrics, and learning outcomes to continuously improve our materials

7. Substitute teach when teachers are absent (because at bina, we're all in this togetherand you'll love seeing your designs come to life in real classrooms)

What You Should Bring

Educational background:

- Degree in education, learning sciences, or equivalent experience

Professional experience:

- Required: Math OR science teaching experience at elementary or middle school level

- 2+ years creating educational materials or curriculum development

- Experience with instructional design or learning experience design

- Proven ability to create engaging, age-appropriate content for elementary learners

- Experience using academic research and student data to inform curriculum decisions

Design & technology skills:

- Ready to design in Genially from day onethis will be tested in a design challenge

- Proficiency with design tools (Canva or similar)

- Strong AI prompting skills and experience leveraging AI for content creation and editing

- Excitement about learning and mastering new tools

- Bonus: Familiarity with the EdTech market

Communication & collaboration:

- Excellent English, both written and spoken

- Strong interpersonal skillsyou're a relationship builder who thrives in community

- Ability to give and receive feedback with grace and growth-mindedness

Organizational skills:

- Proven ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting

- Proficiency in developing and implementing efficient workflows and processes to streamline operations

Cultural fit:

- You thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments

- You're excited by the challenge of building a global educational platform

- You embrace diversity and inclusive practices

- You bring empathy and community-mindedness to everything you do

- You're mastery and learning-focused, ideally healthily competitive, but always a team playeryou care about growth, not just outcomes

- Flexible with coordination timingwhile you can work from your preferred timezone, you're willing to be flexible for team coordination (e.g., early morning or evening sync-ups as needed)

What You Can Expect From Us

- $2,000 USD per month gross with room for growth as bina grows

- A flexible, fully remote work environmentwork from (almost!) anywhere in the world with strong internet, a quiet room, and flexibility for coordination across timezones

- A learning lab environment where theory meets practice, where innovation isn't a buzzword but Tuesday afternoon

- Autonomy with supportwe set you up for success, then trust you to run

- A vibrant, diverse team that's transforming education globallyand you won't believe the stories about our people until you meet them