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Learning Experience Designer, Amazon Technical Academy
Amazon.comUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Oct 2023
💰 $185,000/yr($94,600/yr – $185,000/yr)
About the role
Are you a learning designer ready to do something a little different? Do you have a passion for technology? Do you get excited about the opportunity to change other’s lives for the better? Come join Amazon Technical Academy (ATA) and have impact on the career trajectories of Amazonians worldwide. ATA is a training program designed to empower those without a software engineering background to take on technical roles within the company.
Since launching in 2017, ATA has delivered this training through an internal program to transition Amazon employees into software development engineering (SDE) careers, which has proven to be a source for high performing, diverse talent. In 2022, we launched pilots with three external training providers to expand the program outside of Amazon. As a result of our success, the program is poised for significant growth over the next three years.
To support this long-term vision, we seek a Learning Experience Designer responsible for the design, creation, and validation of ATA’s curriculum.
Key job responsibilities
•Work with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop learning experiences and materials that align with expected learning and business outcomes.
•Apply adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to develop learning experiences and content that best fit both the needs of the diverse learner and the delivery method, (e.g., flipped classroom, virtual instructor-led training, and self-directed online learning).
•Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to identify and validate the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required to be successful in a variety of technical job roles and translate them to learning outcomes.
•Evaluate curriculum effectiveness, and create and implement program/curriculum improvement plans.
•Manage small to large scale content development projects and, as needed, vendors sourced for asset development.
•Challenge the team to identify, experiment, and implement new and innovative learning approaches, tools, and systems that help us scale.
To succeed in the role, the ideal candidate will need a unique blend of (a) curiosity to continuously question ongoing assumptions about what is most important for learners, (b) willingness to dive deep into technical topics, and (c) flexibly apply adult learning principles.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Sumner, WA, USA
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, communication, design, or related field
- Strong knowledge of learning science and instructional design principles
- 4+ years of experience designing learning experiences and content to support adult learners
- 2+ years of strong program management experience
•Demonstrated experience creating computer science training programs and curriculum for learners from underrepresented backgrounds.
•Demonstrated experience designing and developing learning materials, including instructor-led materials, self-directed modules, and multimedia learning assets.
•Demonstrated experience evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and learning materials.
•A highly effective communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to engage team, peers, and management.
•Influences others without direct authority to achieve solutions to meet objectives, and is proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues and overcoming hurdles to results.
•Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, global stakeholders, and managers.
•Willingness tackle diverse and varied problems and find innovative, scalable solutions.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $94,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms
Since launching in 2017, ATA has delivered this training through an internal program to transition Amazon employees into software development engineering (SDE) careers, which has proven to be a source for high performing, diverse talent. In 2022, we launched pilots with three external training providers to expand the program outside of Amazon. As a result of our success, the program is poised for significant growth over the next three years.
To support this long-term vision, we seek a Learning Experience Designer responsible for the design, creation, and validation of ATA’s curriculum.
Key job responsibilities
•Work with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop learning experiences and materials that align with expected learning and business outcomes.
•Apply adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to develop learning experiences and content that best fit both the needs of the diverse learner and the delivery method, (e.g., flipped classroom, virtual instructor-led training, and self-directed online learning).
•Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to identify and validate the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required to be successful in a variety of technical job roles and translate them to learning outcomes.
•Evaluate curriculum effectiveness, and create and implement program/curriculum improvement plans.
•Manage small to large scale content development projects and, as needed, vendors sourced for asset development.
•Challenge the team to identify, experiment, and implement new and innovative learning approaches, tools, and systems that help us scale.
To succeed in the role, the ideal candidate will need a unique blend of (a) curiosity to continuously question ongoing assumptions about what is most important for learners, (b) willingness to dive deep into technical topics, and (c) flexibly apply adult learning principles.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Sumner, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, communication, design, or related field
- Strong knowledge of learning science and instructional design principles
- 4+ years of experience designing learning experiences and content to support adult learners
- 2+ years of strong program management experience
Preferred Qualifications
•Graduate degree in instructional design, adult learning, computer science, or related field.•Demonstrated experience creating computer science training programs and curriculum for learners from underrepresented backgrounds.
•Demonstrated experience designing and developing learning materials, including instructor-led materials, self-directed modules, and multimedia learning assets.
•Demonstrated experience evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and learning materials.
•A highly effective communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to engage team, peers, and management.
•Influences others without direct authority to achieve solutions to meet objectives, and is proactive in providing solutions, resolving issues and overcoming hurdles to results.
•Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, global stakeholders, and managers.
•Willingness tackle diverse and varied problems and find innovative, scalable solutions.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $94,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms
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