Instructional Designer – Contract (K–8)

Instructional Designer – Contract (K–8)
Part-Time | Remote | Flexible Schedule | Independent Contractor (1099)

Center for Responsive Schools is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join our Fly Five Social and Emotional Learning team on a contract basis. In this role, you’ll work closely with our curriculum team to design and develop engaging, research-based lessons and resources for K–8 students and educators.

About the Role
The Contract Instructional Designer will collaborate with our team to create high-quality instructional products and tools—including print, multimedia, and digital materials—while managing their own schedule and workflow to meet agreed-upon deliverables. This is a part-time, project-based engagement that offers flexibility, autonomy in how you approach your work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lessons in alignment with the C.A.R.E.S. standards and Fly Five goals.

• Design active, experiential, and inclusive curriculum content for K–8 learners.

• Create scalable instructional materials for educators, stakeholders, and students.

• Collaborate with the project team during scheduled check-ins and respond to agreed-upon feedback.

• Attend mandatory project meetings and weekly check-ins (between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET).

• Integrate literacy principles, diversity, and equity into curriculum resources.

• Provide completed deliverables according to project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in K–8 teaching, instructional design, or curriculum development.

• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.

• Access to own computer, software, and reliable internet connection.

Contract Details

• Type: Independent contractor (1099)

• Hours: Approximately 20 per week

• Schedule: Flexible; must meet deliverables and attend required meetings/check-ins between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET

• Location: Remote

• Equipment: Contractor provides own computer; CRS provides access to required files

• Duration: Three-month contract; may be terminated as needed

About Us
Center for Responsive Schools (CRS) is a nonprofit educational organization committed to helping schools become joyful, engaging learning communities where every student can thrive. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices and a deep belief in the power of social and emotional learning.