Topgrades Education is an e-learning educational website start-up company founded to advance education through web-based technologies (or via CD-ROM or pre-installed on computers) by transforming teaching and learning, helping to improve children’s education for primary math and secondary Science.
Top grades Education will be used both in the classroom and at home.
In partnership with the leading and award winning UK science software developer we offer interactive Secondary Science in the following key subjects;
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
Our target market is the private primary and secondary schools in the East African Region (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, & Tanzania), and partner with regional governments to implement the Secondary Education ICT policy.
Under the supervision of the CEO, the instructional designer is responsible for designing and developing engaging, innovative, and effective online courses for an e-learning initiative.
The person we seek works directly with subject matter experts to recommend instructional design approaches based on new and emerging educational technologies, recognized learning theories, current research, defined learning objectives, and student feedback.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player with proven skills in e-learning program development, creation and selection of media, and application of instructional design techniques to meet primary math and secondary science learning objectives.
Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Master’s Degree in Distance Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, or other related discipline is highly preferred.
• Demonstrate enterprising, diplomatic, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience using Sakai or other learning management systems.
• Design and develop online courses both independently and as a team player.
• Proven instructional design experience in e-learning.
• Experience and success consulting with subject matter experts and administrative staff on instructional design issues, including the effective use of technology for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of current and emerging techniques and procedures used in the design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs including methods, materials, and instruments.
• Knowledge of current research and development of learning environments, alternative and authentic assessment methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in adult learning theories and concepts and cultural diversity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management under minimum supervision
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using/developing graphics and other multimedia tools such as Photoshop, Flash, Captivate, and other similar tools.
• Strong working knowledge of html, xml, etc.
• Experience and skill in using instructional applications and web authoring tools such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Works independently and in a collaborative team environment to design and develop online courses.
• Collaborates with online facilitators to discuss and rectify issues with new and existing courses.
• Regularly communicates with CEO to define deliverables, discuss project status, design outlines, create work plans, and review timelines. Monitors quality assurance of courses and assessments.
• Develops and maintains process flow and procedure where appropriate. Develops templates and forms to support process flow and procedure when required. Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of assigned products and processes.
• Works collaboratively with company stakeholders to produce courses that meet learning objectives and offer value-added benefits to all involved.
• Provides pedagogical and instructional design consultation for subject matter experts. Reviews content with subject matter experts and revises according to feedback. Tests content for accuracy and completeness.
• Consults with administrative staff, subject matter experts, and team members on assessment, design, development and evaluation of educational technology courses, workshops, and demonstrations to promote effective online teaching and increase meaningful student learning and interactivity.
• Applies and modifies various instructional design models and instructional systems components to develop thorough instructional and learning systems and environments. Applies instructional design principles and e-learning concepts to each deliverable.
• Designs and interprets a variety of needs analysis. Uses front-end analyses including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic assessment, environmental review, and instructional analysis.
• Conducts applied research and evaluation, interprets data, and recommends procedures and solutions for effective learning and instruction.
• Explores, evaluates, and recommends new technologies, materials, and instruction. Researches and develops applications of new technologies for learning and instruction.
• Fosters relationships with subject-matter experts to encourage feedback and create courses that achieve course objectives and promote student success.
• Evaluates, maintains, and revises existing courses.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
How to Apply
If interested, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, examples or portfolio of previous accomplishments in training and/or e-learning, and salary history/expectations to ruthombuki@yahoo.co.uk
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
