Sr. Animation Experience Designer/Curriculum Writer jobs in United States
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New York Edge · 4 months ago

Sr. Animation Experience Designer/Curriculum Writer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$35/hr - $40/hr

New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City. The Sr. Animation Experience Designer will develop and refine engaging curriculum content for K-12 students, utilizing industry-standard software to enhance their learning experience in animation and storytelling.

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Responsibilities

Assist in assessing and adapting existing animation curricula and training material to meet the unique needs of New York Edge programs
Participate in meetings with the curriculum team, instructional staff, and program directors to understand curriculum requirements and implementation strategies
Contribute to the development of curricula that aligns with organizational goals and adhere to specific formats and standards
Learn to incorporate learning technologies into curricula, utilizing tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Milanote, and Asana to enhance educational effectiveness
Conduct regular visits to program sites to observe experience facilitation and implementation, ensuring alignment with educational goals
Support animation instructors through regular training and check-ins, and manage studio resources to facilitate an optimal teaching and learning environment
Communicate site needs and developments in real-time to ensure responsive curriculum adjustments and resource allocation. Must participate actively in weekly professional development sessions to keep instructors updated on iterations of the stop-motion animation experience and modules

Qualification

Animation software proficiencyCurriculum developmentInstructional Design KnowledgeStandardsEagerness to LearnCollaborative Approach

Required

A college degree in Media Arts or related field. Bachelor's Degree required
A willingness to learn Instructional Design Knowledge such as Understanding by Design (UbD), DACUM, Backward Design Method, and the ADDIE framework
Understanding of Standards: Awareness of the New York State K-12 Common Core Learning Standards and an interest in creating grade-specific content
Collaborative Approach: Willingness to work closely with a diverse team of curriculum developers, instructors, and program directors
Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to learn and contribute to the creation of engaging and impactful learning experiences for students

Company

New York Edge

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New York Edge is an education firm that offers academic enrichment curricula such as literacy, HSTCT,sports and wellness,music,etc.
dateFounded in 1992
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://newyorkedge.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.18M
Key Investors
AmeriCorps Public Allies
2024-07-30Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Beth Reisman
Administrator to the CEO
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Rachael Gazdick
CEO
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