Instructional Designer
Instructional designer job in Hartford, CT
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Training
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$81,500.00 - $134,500.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Learning is essential to everything we do. At Travelers we believe in an inclusive learning culture that provides employees a variety of ways to support them during their learning journey. As a Learning Designer, you will design, develop, and deliver learning strategies to train employees to perform their jobs through use of multimedia and technology tools, which may include e-learning/self paced, multimedia, materials for instructor-led training, and job aids. You will contribute to the development of project plans, communicate results and recommendations to business partners, and manage work through the project life cycle for assigned projects.
In this role, you'll develop promotional emails, newsletters, and SharePoint websites for learning activities and events. You'll create promotional videos and video-based learning content, as well as produce podcasts. Additional responsibilities include producing e-learning courses using a variety of tools and developing learning curriculum to assemble in our learning experience platform (LXP).
Our ideal candidate will have proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with experience in additional Adobe tools being a plus. You should be proficient with video editing tools such as Camtasia or Adobe Premiere, and advanced with Articulate Storyline and Rise e-learning authoring tools. Experience with animation tools like Adobe After Effects or Vyond, along with expertise in audio editing tools including Adobe Audition. SharePoint development knowledge is a plus.
What Will You Do?
* Conduct gap/needs analysis and make actionable recommendations related to learning needs.
* Recommend learning strategies and approaches for assigned projects.
* Contribute to development of short- and long-term organizational strategies and initiatives.
* Develop a project plan, project schedule, and milestone dates. Manage work through the project lifecycle.
* Design and develop complex learning solutions aligned with business and learner needs.
* Deliver leading-edge solutions. May work with team to explore new technologies or be internal lead for a specific technology.
* Design and recommend measurement tools for specific solutions and for broader use across our organization. Monitor feedback, evaluate impact and effectiveness of solutions, and communicate results and recommendations to business partners.
* Right size and reduce resource requirements without impacting quality or effectiveness.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree in instructional design, learning and development, learning technologies, or comparable field.
* Three years of experience applying adult learning and design best practices to develop engaging and effective learning resources.
* Proficiency in MS Office products and proficient with rapid development authoring tools.
* Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS), Learner Experience Platform (LXP), Digital Adoption Platform (DAP), and Learning Record Store (LRS).
* Knowledge of incorporating multimedia elements (audio, video, and graphics) into blended learning solutions.
* Experience with project management tools and techniques.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners and maintain productive professional relationships.
* Ability to self-review and meet rigorous quality standards.
* Demonstrated focus on continuous self-learning and exploring new trends, strategies, and practices in the talent development field.
What is a Must Have?
* Two years of experience in instructional design/curriculum design/learning technologies, adult learning, or business-related field.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
Senior Instructional Designer
Instructional designer job in Shelton, CT
Job Classification:
Corporate - People Team
At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!
Prudential is a place where your graphic design flair, eLearning acumen, and content curation abilities will not only be celebrated but will also directly contribute to the growth and development of our workforce. As part of our team, you will drive the creation of learning experiences that are both educationally profound and visually stunning, helping us foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Your role will be instrumental in creating and curating a diverse array of content, ensuring our employees have access to the best and most relevant learning resources available.
An ideal candidate for the L&D function is agile and intellectually curious, able to influence and provide thought leadership in their domain of expertise while effectively navigating ambiguity and driving business outcomes with a learner centric approach. The individual must demonstrate business insight and possess a passion about learning and enhancing learner engagement. Additionally, the ability to build outstanding and constructive working relationships with key partners and foster an inclusive environment will be critical. All L&D team members will need to demonstrate these skills to ensure we collectively deliver optimal business value and customer impact.
We are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer who stands out in the realm of eLearning, boasts advanced graphic design and multimedia capabilities, and possesses superior content curation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience and passion for using AI to automate and augment development processes. Your expertise in instructional and graphic design and familiarity with AI will help us craft industry leading educational experiences that are not only visually engaging but also based in research, helping us to shape a future-ready workforce.
This role will require you to have a strong business knowledge of the financial services industry and demonstrate and integrate this knowledge in all work products. This role will support content builds primarily for, but not limited to, our US Businesses including Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Retirement Strategies.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is hybrid or virtual and may require your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis and/or some travel as determined by your business, dependent on the candidate's location. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.
What you can expect:
Strategic eLearning Design:
Develop innovative eLearning courses, using your expertise in graphic design to create captivating visual narratives that support and enhance learning objectives.
AI in L&D Expertise:
Use AI tools and advise on strategy for using AI to increase productivity and output in our agile development environment.
Graphic Design and Multimedia Excellence:
Utilize your mastery of Adobe Creative Suite to produce exceptional graphics, animations, and layouts that elevate the aesthetic and instructional quality of our learning materials. Use your multimedia production experience and familiarity with best practices for visual design and video production.
Content Curation:
Leverage your advanced content curation skills to research, select, and organize high-quality content from a variety of sources, ensuring relevance and alignment with our learning goals.
Workshop and Material Design:
Combine your design and curation talents to create engaging workshop materials, providing participants with a rich tapestry of content that stimulates learning and discussion.
Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):
Engage and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, executive level leaders, SMEs, and others functions such as Compliance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Tax.
Submit Materials for Compliance Review, as required:
Assure all materials meet Compliance requirements for content and disclosure.
Impactful Learning Assessment:
Evaluate the effectiveness of design and curated content in achieving learning outcomes and use these insights to continually refine and optimize our L&D strategies.
What you'll need:
FINRA SIE and Series 6 required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
Robust Design and Curation Background:
A bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, instructional design, or a related field, supplemented by a strong portfolio that highlights your design and content curation expertise.
eLearning Development Expertise:
Extensive experience with authoring tools like Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, combined with a skillful integration of graphics and interactive elements.
Advanced Content Curation:
Demonstrated ability in content curation, with an emphasis on sourcing, organizing, and contextualizing content to create comprehensive learning experiences.
Engaging Workshop Creation:
A history of designing and leading workshops that leverage both custom design work and curated content to enhance learning engagement and effectiveness.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
A proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and visually appealing learning solutions.
Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
At Prudential, you can:
Take charge of your career. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services such as on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.
We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.
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What we offer you:Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $107,300.00 to $166,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email *************************************** to request assistance.
Auto-ApplyInstructional Designer II
Instructional designer job in Hartford, CT
Conducts in-person and online training for program applications and/or creates/updates training materials. These duties and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the customer and their users. Works on training course development projects including scoping the required resources and timeline to meet project timelines with quality results. Clearly communicates technical and non-technical information to beginner, experienced, and expert users, application owners, and other employees. May lead small project teams, providing general oversight and direction to other members of the project team.
+ Designs, creates and delivers training in accordance with programs/projects use of the ADDIE system of training. May be a specialist in one or more stages of ADDIE (Analyst, Designer, Developer, Implementer, or Evaluator).
+ Partners with managers and subject-matter experts (SME) to guide and direct support for the development of training plans, identify learning objectives for courses, and to identify and/or obtain sources of information for development of course material.
+ Gathers information from application functional analysts, application owners, and/or subject matter experts to update lesson plans, practical exercises, learning objectives, handouts, and other materials.
+ Establishes and maintains the connectivity of interactive online training via Microsoft Lync or similar technologies. Trouble shoots network issues with the assistance of onsite and ASM network engineers.
+ Develops instructional materials such as lesson plans/curriculum, SOPs, learning objectives, user and instructor guides, handouts, practical exercises, and other necessary materials that are effective in assisting customer personnel and contractors attain the skills they require.
+ Facilitates training on a variety of IT applications and customer processes in team or independent settings.
+ Is prepared to deliver training outside of the normal working hours to meet customer scheduling needs.
+ Actively participates in peer review sessions and offers constructive comment with the intent of improving the team's products and services.
+ Supports and promotes team ideas and initiatives that contribute to the success of the customer program/project.
+ Participates in the identification, execution, and evaluation projects to advance the appropriate uses of technology-enhanced learning, including simulation, augmented reality, online modalities, active learning, app- ‐based learning, etc.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or equivalent relevant work experience.
+ 5-10 years of experience developing and delivering training courses to a variety of audiences.
**Other Job Specific Skills**
+ Excellent written and verbal communication, with a solid knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to support instructional design.
+ Knowledge of e-Learning development software such as Adobe Connect, Articulate, HTML, Flash, Camtasia, Captivate, Adobe Presenter, or other authoring tools, web conferencing software, etc.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with clients and Subject Matter Experts.
+ Experience with instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, human behavior and performance, methods for curriculum and training design, and the measurement of training effectiveness.
+ Highly effective time and project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and implement multiple projects.
+ Experience evaluating and creating assessments and course materials in various delivery formats.
+ Familiar with 508 accessibility requirements.
+ Works autonomously or with a team: able to assume responsibility and motivate colleagues to reach the highest standards possible.
+ Exhibits professional courtesy at all times, and must be able to interact with other individuals of different levels of expertise
**Here is what you need:**
+ Assessment and Evaluation
+ Training development
+ Communication
+ Collaboration
+ Time management
+ Video production
+ AI training development experience
**Bonus if you have:**
+ Field specific skills or certifications related to instructional design
+ Power BI or equivalent Data Analysis Software experience
+ Strong project management skills
**Compensation Ranges**
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
**EEO Requirements**
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
**Disclaimer**
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
70,000-92,400 Depends on experience
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Instructional Designer
Instructional designer job in Hartford, CT
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job CategoryTrainingCompensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range$81,500.00 - $134,500.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Learning is essential to everything we do. At Travelers we believe in an inclusive learning culture that provides employees a variety of ways to support them during their learning journey. As a Learning Designer, you will design, develop, and deliver learning strategies to train employees to perform their jobs through use of multimedia and technology tools, which may include e-learning/self paced, multimedia, materials for instructor-led training, and job aids. You will contribute to the development of project plans, communicate results and recommendations to business partners, and manage work through the project life cycle for assigned projects.
In this role, you'll develop promotional emails, newsletters, and SharePoint websites for learning activities and events. You'll create promotional videos and video-based learning content, as well as produce podcasts. Additional responsibilities include producing e-learning courses using a variety of tools and developing learning curriculum to assemble in our learning experience platform (LXP).
Our ideal candidate will have proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with experience in additional Adobe tools being a plus. You should be proficient with video editing tools such as Camtasia or Adobe Premiere, and advanced with Articulate Storyline and Rise e-learning authoring tools. Experience with animation tools like Adobe After Effects or Vyond, along with expertise in audio editing tools including Adobe Audition. SharePoint development knowledge is a plus.What Will You Do?
Conduct gap/needs analysis and make actionable recommendations related to learning needs.
Recommend learning strategies and approaches for assigned projects.
Contribute to development of short- and long-term organizational strategies and initiatives.
Develop a project plan, project schedule, and milestone dates. Manage work through the project lifecycle.
Design and develop complex learning solutions aligned with business and learner needs.
Deliver leading-edge solutions. May work with team to explore new technologies or be internal lead for a specific technology.
Design and recommend measurement tools for specific solutions and for broader use across our organization. Monitor feedback, evaluate impact and effectiveness of solutions, and communicate results and recommendations to business partners.
Right size and reduce resource requirements without impacting quality or effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, learning and development, learning technologies, or comparable field.
Three years of experience applying adult learning and design best practices to develop engaging and effective learning resources.
Proficiency in MS Office products and proficient with rapid development authoring tools.
Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS), Learner Experience Platform (LXP), Digital Adoption Platform (DAP), and Learning Record Store (LRS).
Knowledge of incorporating multimedia elements (audio, video, and graphics) into blended learning solutions.
Experience with project management tools and techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners and maintain productive professional relationships.
Ability to self-review and meet rigorous quality standards.
Demonstrated focus on continuous self-learning and exploring new trends, strategies, and practices in the talent development field.
What is a Must Have?
Two years of experience in instructional design/curriculum design/learning technologies, adult learning, or business-related field.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
Auto-ApplyInstructional Designer
Instructional designer job in Holyoke, MA
As an instructional designer at ISO New England, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the region's electricity stakeholders learn, adapt, and succeed in a rapidly evolving market. You'll go beyond developing training products-you'll lead complex initiatives, and bring innovative, performance-based learning strategies to life. This role is an opportunity to directly influence both the market's readiness and ISO's reputation for excellence in participant training.
What we offer you:
Hybrid work schedule with 2 days/week onsite
Relocation Assistance
Base salary plus performance bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, onsite café with free coffee, flexible work hours, access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment!
How you will make an impact:
Lead the design and development of engaging, performance-based training solutions across multiple formats (eLearning, video, ILT, webinars, job aids, tooltips, and more).
Partner with content contributors and business partners to analyze needs, define clear learning objectives, and ensure training aligns with ISO's goals and regulatory requirements.
Apply adult learning principles and agile development methods to create products that meet learners in the flow of work.
Manage complex, multi-product training projects end-to-end, balancing scope, timeline, and quality while modeling effective project management practices.
Contribute to evolving departmental standards, tools, and processes to increase quality, efficiency, and consistency across projects.
Facilitate or support delivery of live training (in-person and virtual) as needed, ensuring sessions are interactive and impactful.
Stay current on instructional technology and learning science trends, introducing new methods and tools where appropriate.
What you need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, communications, technical field, or related discipline; Master's degree or professional certifications a plus.
6+ years of experience designing and delivering learning solutions with measurable impact, ideally in a technical or regulated environment.
Proven expertise in applying adult learning principles, action mapping, and performance-based design strategies.
Strong track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and delivering on time.
Proficiency with authoring and creative tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Asana, LMS/CMS).
Experience publishing and managing content in enterprise-level learning platforms (Cornerstone, Appinium, or similar).
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and influence content contributors and business partners.
Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, improve team practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.
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Underground Training Instructor
Instructional designer job in Berlin, CT
This position develops and conducts technical training programs to ensure the safe and effective performance of the Electric Operations, Gas Operations and Meter Technical employees. Training includes both classroom and on-the-job training and would incorporate both conceptual and hands-on instructional methods. Responsibilities would also include participation in testing and evaluation of new tools, materials, and equipment, the ongoing revision and maintenance of standards and procedures, conducting of quality assurance audits and supervision evaluation and certification of field employees.
Essential Functions:
* Works with field personnel and supervisors to analyze job tasks and current field performance to determine training needs and program content.
* Effectively implements training programs and field quality audit programs.
* Supervises, directs and instructs trainees during classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training assignments.
* Evaluates performance during training and follows up on students learning through field visits, observations and refresher training.
* Provides updates and incorporates new procedures and revisions into training programs and reviews work with vendors, technical experts, engineers, field personnel to provide operational input into the selection and operation on new equipment and development of new construction standards.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
* Requires knowledge of utility transmission and distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to present theory and concepts, as well as hands-on technical instruction with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm.
* Requires leadership and coaching abilities.
* Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel).
* Working knowledge of labor contracts.
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
* Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in Transmission, Distribution and/or Field Service design and/or installation, servicing customers and supervising employees
Licenses & Certifications:
* Massachusetts Driver's License, D.O.T. preferred
Working Conditions:
* Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
* Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Mental Aspects:
* N/A
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$119,340.00-$132,600.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Auto-ApplyInstructional Systems Designer- 40hr
Instructional designer job in Hartford, CT
The Instructional Systems Designer is a fully experienced with the skillset or knowledge, works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer, mentor to junior and mid-level staff. They must be capable of designing and developing instructional material for customer training courses that supports the organization. They must demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills to independently develop entry and advanced level courses for both internal and external audiences. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding computer systems, applications and interfaces. Demonstrates proficiency in data gathering techniques and the ability to devise, design and communicate systems solutions to client issues and problems of medium complexity. Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of the Connecticut Children's business functions. May require specialized knowledge in a specific application/computer system i.e. Captivate, Lectora, Dreamweaver, etc. Creates detailed work-related specifications, system design documentation, procedures, process and data flows, and project and change management plans. Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues. Demonstrates proficient degree of analytical skills.
Education and/or Experience Required:
BA/BS/AS Degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent demonstrated work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
Experience Preferred: 3 to 5 years, IT, Healthcare or related experience in a training capacity preferred.
License and/or Certification Required:
EPIC certifications in one or more applications and TED, i.e. Willow, ADT, ASAP, etc.
One or more professional certifications/fellowships, i.e. American Society for Training and Development
(ASTD) and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Other relevant Healthcare IS or IS system certification, i.e. Cerner, Lawson, SAP, Microsoft, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Policies and procedures related to functional units supported.
Inter-relationships between functional areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
Project development life cycle methodologies desired.
Cross application/system workflow and data relationships is required.
Skills:
Attention to detail.
Presentation skills.
Strong communication & follow-up skills.
Project and time management.
Ability to:
Multi-task.
Handle a fast paced, high-volume environment.
Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines.
Provide guidance and training to peers.
In addition to the functions of the Associate ISD, the Instructional Systems Designer will be responsible for the following:
Delivers content clearly and concisely in accordance with established training program objectives and parameters and coaches and motivates students.
Applies adult learning principles in order to accommodate students' different learning needs and styles.
Provides training via a variety of delivery methods including classroom, WebEx, one-on-one, and material-based
Utilizes proper security methods to verify each student's role and approved access to relevant training and production environments.
Develops training exercises and tests to evaluate students' skills and progress and provides individual feedback to each student and his/her supervisor(s).
Develops systems to track performance and effectiveness of training programs and provides feedback to internal clients.
Makes recommendations concerning usability, integration, and support of various programs and applications application
Designs, develops coordinates and conducts training classes and materials on various programs and applications for staff members with a range of needs and personal skill sets, both clinical and non-clinical, in a variety of settings and locations.
Collaborates with Training Project Managers on training initiatives and with instructional technologists to design, develop and validate e-learning.
Collaborates with leadership and management to establish productive working relationships with analysts, management, subject matter experts, end users and vendor(s).
Keeps current in methodology and technology developments, recommends improvements and modifications, and works to incorporate.
Collaborates with Training Project Managers on training initiatives and with instructional technologists to design, develop and validate e- learning.
Works closely with Training Project Manager to establish and execute tasks, plans and processes.
Works to promote training program awareness and integration across projects, departments and the organization.
Mentors Levels and provides input regarding performance evaluations.
Auto-ApplySenior Instructional Designer
Instructional designer job in Shelton, CT
Job Classification: Corporate - People Team At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!
Prudential is a place where your graphic design flair, eLearning acumen, and content curation abilities will not only be celebrated but will also directly contribute to the growth and development of our workforce. As part of our team, you will drive the creation of learning experiences that are both educationally profound and visually stunning, helping us foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Your role will be instrumental in creating and curating a diverse array of content, ensuring our employees have access to the best and most relevant learning resources available.
An ideal candidate for the L&D function is agile and intellectually curious, able to influence and provide thought leadership in their domain of expertise while effectively navigating ambiguity and driving business outcomes with a learner centric approach. The individual must demonstrate business insight and possess a passion about learning and enhancing learner engagement. Additionally, the ability to build outstanding and constructive working relationships with key partners and foster an inclusive environment will be critical. All L&D team members will need to demonstrate these skills to ensure we collectively deliver optimal business value and customer impact.
We are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer who stands out in the realm of eLearning, boasts advanced graphic design and multimedia capabilities, and possesses superior content curation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience and passion for using AI to automate and augment development processes. Your expertise in instructional and graphic design and familiarity with AI will help us craft industry leading educational experiences that are not only visually engaging but also based in research, helping us to shape a future-ready workforce.
This role will require you to have a strong business knowledge of the financial services industry and demonstrate and integrate this knowledge in all work products. This role will support content builds primarily for, but not limited to, our US Businesses including Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, and Retirement Strategies.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is hybrid or virtual and may require your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis and/or some travel as determined by your business, dependent on the candidate's location. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.
What you can expect:
* Strategic eLearning Design: Develop innovative eLearning courses, using your expertise in graphic design to create captivating visual narratives that support and enhance learning objectives.
* AI in L&D Expertise: Use AI tools and advise on strategy for using AI to increase productivity and output in our agile development environment.
* Graphic Design and Multimedia Excellence: Utilize your mastery of Adobe Creative Suite to produce exceptional graphics, animations, and layouts that elevate the aesthetic and instructional quality of our learning materials. Use your multimedia production experience and familiarity with best practices for visual design and video production.
* Content Curation: Leverage your advanced content curation skills to research, select, and organize high-quality content from a variety of sources, ensuring relevance and alignment with our learning goals.
* Workshop and Material Design: Combine your design and curation talents to create engaging workshop materials, providing participants with a rich tapestry of content that stimulates learning and discussion.
* Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Engage and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, executive level leaders, SMEs, and others functions such as Compliance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Tax.
* Submit Materials for Compliance Review, as required: Assure all materials meet Compliance requirements for content and disclosure.
* Impactful Learning Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of design and curated content in achieving learning outcomes and use these insights to continually refine and optimize our L&D strategies.
What you'll need:
* FINRA SIE and Series 6 required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
* Robust Design and Curation Background: A bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, instructional design, or a related field, supplemented by a strong portfolio that highlights your design and content curation expertise.
* eLearning Development Expertise: Extensive experience with authoring tools like Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, combined with a skillful integration of graphics and interactive elements.
* Advanced Content Curation: Demonstrated ability in content curation, with an emphasis on sourcing, organizing, and contextualizing content to create comprehensive learning experiences.
* Engaging Workshop Creation: A history of designing and leading workshops that leverage both custom design work and curated content to enhance learning engagement and effectiveness.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: A proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and visually appealing learning solutions.
Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
At Prudential, you can:
Take charge of your career. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services such as on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.
We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.
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What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $107,300.00 to $166,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
* Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
* Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
* 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
* Company-funded pension plan.
* Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
* Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
* Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Auto-ApplyRobotic Instructional Design Manager
Instructional designer job in North Haven, CT
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Dec 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
Medtronic strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions. The Robotic Surgical Technologies Business Unit set the standard for Robotically Assisted Surgery (RAS) by creating innovative surgical products and services that focus on surgical procedures of diseases and conditions.
**At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.** ** **
**You Will:**
+ Plans, develops, and coordinates in-house product training programs for field support personnel and customers.
+ Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids.
+ Ensures training program(s) meets company and customer objectives.
+ Maintains communication with customers to ensure effectiveness of training.
+ May utilize trainers with technical expertise.
+ Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
**Must Have:**
+ Bachelors Degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience
+ Or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.
+ Medical Device or Regulated Industry Experience
+ The ability to travel 25-50%
**Nice to Have:**
+ Large Capital Technical Training
+ Experience working on global team
+ Ability to attend meetings after 9-5pm local to support global needs
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
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**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will...
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (*********************************** .
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Mechanical Design & Engineering Technology Instructor #60359 - Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, Ansonia, CT
Instructional designer job in Ansonia, CT
A CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructor is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities - to include safety, proper use of tools, math, and all equipment and components related to the Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology trade. In addition, the instructor must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. The CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology. The CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Program instructor prepares students to become workforce ready for a skilled Mechanical Design and Engineering position.
Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training)
* #090 - Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology valid Connecticut Certification required.
* Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting (CAD) software applications (AutoCAD/Autodesk, Solid works products preferred) and 3-D modeling/prototype printing.
* Part-time job experience counts half.
* Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight (8) years for each subject area.
* An applicant will not meet guidelines if he/she cannot demonstrate competence in many of the areas listed in the program description
* Application materials must document eight (8) years, relevant, varied, hands-on Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology experience. It is important that the applicant show evidence of experience that provides the foundation for teaching our students the theoretical knowledge, analytical problems solving, and application skills necessary for entry-level employment in the ever-changing manufacturing environment as well as preparation for post-secondary education. Preferred candidate will have experience in differentiated learning, classroom management, and lesson planning. Preference may be given to those candidates who have completed the following courses at CCSU; VTE 113 and VTE 116 and a Special Education course.
* High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
* Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products preferred.
* OSHA (CFR-1926) certification with-in two years of employment.
* Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course (approved by CT-SDE).
* For a list of approved special education courses, please click on this link: CT-SDE Approved SPED Course List
* Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.
* Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
* Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district-wide and school specific initiatives.
* Preferred candidates will be familiar with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
* Preferred candidates will have had prior connections to the school culture, i.e. CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.
Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal, and Assistant Principal.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off-campus site visits.
Hours / Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.
General Statement of Duties
CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors teach courses in the discipline of Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning.
Closing date is December 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.
E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org Faxes may be sent to-CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.
Click here to learn how to apply
Learner Engagement Specialist-Certified
Instructional designer job in Meriden, CT
Job Details Meriden - CT Part Time $45.00 - $45.00 Description
This is a grant funded position for Meriden Public Schools to support the Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP).. The hourly pay rate is $45.00 per hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This employee will conduct engagement teamwork in one city to increase student learner engagement as measured by attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Specialist will be a member of a three-person team and focus on one or more of the following areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues. Specialist will participate in training and regularly scheduled meetings with Team Leader and City Coordinator. The specialist will reach out to disengaged learners, conduct home visits, employ strategies to increase participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities for learner in conjunction with other specialists. Specialist will participate in bi-weekly meetings with other teams and City Coordinator to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on status of evaluation metrics.
Skills in:
Mental Health /Social Emotional Issues
Conducting home visits
Providing direct support to families and student
Effective communication
Technology including Microsoft Office
Collaboration
Ability to:
Effectively assess learning and provide trainings
Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardly
Work well within time constraints
Synthesize and communicates needs as they arise
Qualifications
A certified educator interested in working with students and families..
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will require work on the computer for periods of time. Sitting, walking through the building to other departments and carrying light materials. Intact hearing and the ability to communicate clearly
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.
The position usually demands meeting deadlines with time constraints.
Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.
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Medical Education Learning Specialist School of Medicine
Instructional designer job in North Haven, CT
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic Medical Education Learning Specialist to support our students in our state-of-the-art North Haven campus.
The Learning Specialist for the MD School of Medicine plays a vital role in empowering medical students to thrive academically and professionally. Through individualized coaching, comprehensive learning assessments, and evidence-based strategies, this role helps students strengthen study habits, enhance self-regulation, refine test-taking skills, and deepen clinical reasoning. As a key partner working collaboratively with faculty, deans, Academic Success Support Team, and the University Learning Commons, the Learning Specialist will lead efforts to identify students at academic risk early and provide targeted support in early intervention, and remediation.
This position bridges the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Medical Education, ensuring a coordinated approach to learning support, progression, and curricular alignment. This position contributes to advancing the school's mission to develop physician-leaders who are self-directed, reflective, and committed to lifelong learning and success in clinical practice.
About the School of Medicine:
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter), which welcomed its inaugural class in 2013, is dedicated to educating compassionate, patient-centered physicians who lead with integrity, collaborate across the healthcare spectrum, and advance the health of communities they serve.
Located on Quinnipiac's North Haven Campus - home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Law, and Education - QU Netter offers a state-of-the-art facilities designed to optimize learning. Our integrated, systems-based curriculum emphasizes active learning, early clinical immersion, and collaboration within interprofessional teams, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing health care landscape.
With 390 medical students, six residency programs, and a faculty dedicated to innovative pedagogy, QU Netter is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as #18 in the nation for graduates practicing in rural areas and as Connecticut's top-ranked medical school for graduates practicing in primary care. QU Netter continues the inspiring legacy of Dr. Frank H. Netter by educating physicians who combine scientific excellence with humanism, service, and leadership who advance health outcomes and strengthen communities.
At QU Netter, students learn in a culture defined by respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose: to prepare future physicians to care for both our patients and our profession with empathy, skill, and social responsibility.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
Individualized Academic Coaching and Assessment
• Conduct one-on-one academic coaching sessions with students to evaluate learning behaviors, study strategies, time management, and test-taking approaches.
• Design and implement personalized learning plans for students experiencing academic difficulty or preparing for high-stakes assessments (NBME exams, USMLE Step 1/2).
• Provide structured guidance on analyzing test performance, interpreting item-type errors, and applying clinical reasoning frameworks.
• Collaborate with student advisors, course directors, and faculty mentors to ensure consistency of academic support strategies.
Programmatic and Group Support
• Develop and deliver workshops and small-group sessions on effective learning, metacognition, test preparation, and cognitive resilience.
• Train and partner with the student-led peer tutoring program (Peer Fellows)
• Contribute to orientation, transition-to-medical-school programming, and Step preparation sessions.
• Partner with Student Affairs and the Academic Success Support Team to implement proactive outreach for students flagged by early-alert or assessment systems.
Collaboration and Academic Remediation
• Serve as a key member of the Academic Success Support Team and participate in case discussions regarding remediation and progression.
• Advise the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education on curricular or assessment issues affecting student performance.
• Maintain close communication with faculty and administrators to ensure confidentiality, transparency, and timely coordination.
Data Tracking and Continuous Improvement
• Maintain confidential records of student encounters and progress.
• Analyze outcomes data (exam performance, remediation rates, USMLE outcomes) to identify trends and recommend targeted interventions.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of student success programs and LCME accreditation documentation.
Professional Development and Scholarship
• Engage in ongoing professional development in learning science, medical education, and academic coaching.
• Participate in national communities of practice such as the Medical Education Learning Specialists (MELS).
• Contribute to presentations or publications related to student learning, remediation, and academic success.
Reporting Relationships and Integration
• The Learning Specialist reports administratively to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, ensuring coordination with student advising, counseling, and progression oversight.
• The position maintains a functional reporting line to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, ensuring alignment with curriculum design, assessment, and faculty development.
• The Learning Specialist is an active member of the Academic Success Support Team and related committees/groups focused on student learning and remediation.
Education Requirements:
Master's degree or higher in Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences, Cognitive Science, Instructional Design, Higher Education, or a related field
Qualifications:
Minimum three years of experience in academic coaching, learning strategy instruction, or academic support with adult or graduate learners
Demonstrated knowledge of learning theory, metacognition, and assessment design relevant to professional education
Experience in medical, health professions, or graduate-level education environments preferred
Familiarity with NBME-style multiple-choice questions, Step 1/Step 2 content domains, and clinical reasoning frameworks
Strong ability to analyze academic performance data and design individualized remediation plan
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to build rapport with diverse learners
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and other academic support staff
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and holistic student support Training or certification in academic coaching or educational therapy preferred
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Instructional designer job in Deep River, CT
2025-2026 Vacancy Tutor A per diem Tutor position is available for Region No. Four Supervision District (Chester, Deep River, Essex Elementary, and Region 4 Schools). This individual will support students (tutees) to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. The position would run through the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The rate of pay is $42.00 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
* Assisting students with homework, projects, writing assignments, math, reading, and other academic tasks
* Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
* Teaching skills to improve academic performance
* Supervising or lead small group activities
* Providing math and reading intervention to track progress and identify areas of improvement
Skills and Requirements:
* Must hold a bachelor's degree
* Teaching certification and experience working with elementary, middle and high school students is preferred but not required
Start date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Interested candidates please apply online at ****************** (click on employment link).
Senior Trainer - Penguins
Instructional designer job in Mystic, CT
JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and teamwork focused work ethic. Responsible for executing routine animal care procedures, feedings, daily planning, animal training, diet preparation, public programs, habitat maintenance and enrichment for marine mammal and bird collection. Focus on penguins.
Minimum Job Requirements: Must be willing to consistently provide internal and external customer service above and beyond expectation.
* Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred.
* Five years of paid professional experience with care and training of marine mammals and birds, penguin experience preferred, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
* Public presentation and animal ambassador program experience preferred.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
* SCUBA certification and the ability to pass a dive physical required.
* Requires schedule flexibility, evenings/weekends/holidays, and overtime.
* Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Assume leadership role in working with training staff, interns and volunteers.
* Be a role model for staff demonstrating positive customer service and teamwork with other departments at MA.
* Execute routine husbandry procedures to maintain federal, state and institutional guidelines.
* Plan and execute daily training sessions and enrichment sessions to ensure all animals receive stimulation, exercise, variability, variety, and positive reinforcement in accordance with guidelines established by AMMPA, AZA, IMATA, and AH.
* Care for and maintain penguin and marine mammal collection and habitats.
* Keep proper records, monitor record keeping practices.
* Present public and classroom demonstrations educating public with approved institutional information.
* Perform regular scuba diving maintenance on habitats.
* Assist area supervisor with staff evaluations and administrative tasks as assigned.
* Assist with daily supervisor responsibilities as scheduled and assigned by supervisor.
* Assist with development of staff schedule to ensure area and departmental coverage.
* Monitor operation of life support systems and water quality.
* Maintain consistent professional attitude, motivation and willingness to accept feedback.
* Develop training skills consistent with MA philosophy and procedures.
* Develop leadership skills through management courses.
* Work in cold, wet, indoor, and outdoor environments as needed to ensure care and safety of animals.
* Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Safety/Security
* Work in a safe manner at all times.
* Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to them as protection from recognized hazards.
* Report any unsafe condition
* Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to: Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.
Mystic Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, part of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Mystic Aquarium participates in E-Verify.
Senior Trainer - Penguins
Instructional designer job in Mystic, CT
JOB SUMMARY: Demonstrate excellent representation of the aquarium at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and teamwork focused work ethic.
Responsible for executing routine animal care procedures, feedings, daily planning, animal training, diet preparation, public programs, habitat maintenance and enrichment for marine mammal and bird collection. Focus on penguins.
Minimum Job Requirements: Must be willing to consistently provide internal and external customer service above and beyond expectation.
Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred.
Five years of paid professional experience with care and training of marine mammals and birds, penguin experience preferred, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
Public presentation and animal ambassador program experience preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
SCUBA certification and the ability to pass a dive physical required.
Requires schedule flexibility, evenings/weekends/holidays, and overtime.
Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assume leadership role in working with training staff, interns and volunteers.
Be a role model for staff demonstrating positive customer service and teamwork with other departments at MA.
Execute routine husbandry procedures to maintain federal, state and institutional guidelines.
Plan and execute daily training sessions and enrichment sessions to ensure all animals receive stimulation, exercise, variability, variety, and positive reinforcement in accordance with guidelines established by AMMPA, AZA, IMATA, and AH.
Care for and maintain penguin and marine mammal collection and habitats.
Keep proper records, monitor record keeping practices.
Present public and classroom demonstrations educating public with approved institutional information.
Perform regular scuba diving maintenance on habitats.
Assist area supervisor with staff evaluations and administrative tasks as assigned.
Assist with daily supervisor responsibilities as scheduled and assigned by supervisor.
Assist with development of staff schedule to ensure area and departmental coverage.
Monitor operation of life support systems and water quality.
Maintain consistent professional attitude, motivation and willingness to accept feedback.
Develop training skills consistent with MA philosophy and procedures.
Develop leadership skills through management courses.
Work in cold, wet, indoor, and outdoor environments as needed to ensure care and safety of animals.
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Safety/Security
Work in a safe manner at all times.
Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to them as protection from recognized hazards.
Report any unsafe condition
Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to: Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.
Mystic Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, part of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Mystic Aquarium participates in E-Verify.
Auto-ApplyLEARNER ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST-NON-CERT
Instructional designer job in Waterbury, CT
Job Details Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $28.00 - $28.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Education Description This is a grant funded position to support Waterbury Public Schools the Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). as funding permits. The hourly pay rate is $28.00 per hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This employee will conduct engagement teamwork in one city to increase student learner engagement as measured by attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Specialist will be a member of a three-person team and focus on one or more of the following areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues. Specialist will participate in training and regularly scheduled meetings with Team Leader and City Coordinator. The specialist will reach out to disengaged learners, conduct home visits, employ strategies to increase participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities for learner in conjunction with other specialists. Specialist will participate in bi-weekly meetings with other teams and City Coordinator to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on status of evaluation metrics.
Skills in:
* Mental Health /Social Emotional Issues
* Conducting home visits
* Providing direct support to families and student
* Effective communication
* Technology including Microsoft Office
* Collaboration
Ability to:
* Effectively assess learning and provide trainings
* Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardly
* Work well within time constraints
* Synthesize and communicates needs as they arise
Qualifications
An experienced non-certified educator interested in working with students and families.
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will require work on the computer for periods of time. Sitting, walking through the building to other departments and carrying light materials. Intact hearing and the ability to communicate clearly
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.
The position usually demands meeting deadlines with time constraints.
Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.
External Candidates please apply online at *************
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Access Center Curriculum Designer
Instructional designer job in Farmington, CT
Primary Location: Connecticut-Farmington-9 Farm Springs Rd Farmington (10566) Job: AdministrativeOrganization: Hartford HealthCare Medical GroupJob Posting: Dec 1, 2025 Access Center Curriculum Designer - (25165277) Description Start here at Hartford HealthCare and be part of something better! Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do.
We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.
We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between.
Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.
At Hartford HealthCare Medical group we offer: Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.
00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents Medical, dental and vision coverage options Generous PTO to promote work/life balance Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! JOB SUMMARYThe Instructional Technologist works under the direction of the Access Center Director of Quality and Training and is responsible for developing and maintaining course curricula, web based training, liaison for new and refresh course development and other supporting training materials for the Access Center.
They will participate during workflow analysis, design and work with Subject Matter Experts to ensure congruity between system design and lessons plans.
Responsible for building, testing, and maintaining the training environment, maintaining policy and procedure documentation related to training, conducting training for new staff, and coordinating training for software upgrades and updates.
Assists in development and communication of the training schedule.
They will work closely with system vendors, consultants, and technical services of any given affiliate to ensure education delivery meets training specifications.
Qualifications Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience in a Healthcare environment required ExperienceAt least five (5) years relevant healthcare experience; experience with adult learning and curriculum delivery preferred We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.
We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters.
And this is your moment.
RegularStandard Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Shift Details: Mon-Fri
Auto-ApplyEpic Instructional Systems Designer- 40hr
Instructional designer job in Hartford, CT
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.
The Instructional Systems Designer is fully experienced with the required Epic skillset or knowledge, works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer, and mentor to junior and mid-level staff. They must be capable of designing and developing instructional material for customer training courses that supports the organization.
Education and/or Experience Required:
* BA/BS/AS Degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent demonstrated work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
* Experience Preferred: 3 to 5 years, IT, Healthcare or related experience in a training capacity preferred.
License and/or Certification Required:
* EPIC certifications in one or more applications and TED, i.e. Willow, ADT, ASAP, etc.
* One or more professional certifications/fellowships, i.e. American Society for Training and Development
* (ASTD) and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
* Other relevant Healthcare IS or IS system certification, i.e. Cerner, Lawson, SAP, Microsoft, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Policies and procedures related to functional units supported.
* Inter-relationships between functional areas
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
* Project development life cycle methodologies desired.
* Cross application/system workflow and data relationships is required.
Skills:
* Attention to detail.
* Presentation skills.
* Strong communication & follow-up skills.
* Project and time management.
Ability to:
* Multi-task.
* Handle a fast paced, high-volume environment.
* Work in a team environment alongside multiple disciplines.
* Provide guidance and training to peers.
The Instructional Systems Designer will be responsible for the following:
* Delivers content clearly and concisely in accordance with established training program objectives and parameters and coaches and motivates students.
* Applies adult learning principles in order to accommodate students' different learning needs and styles.
* Provides training via a variety of delivery methods including classroom, Zoom, one-on-one, and material-based.
* Utilizes proper security methods to verify each student's role and approved access to relevant training and production environments.
* Develops training exercises and tests to evaluate students' skills and progress and provides individual feedback to each student and his/her supervisor(s).
* Develops systems to track performance and effectiveness of training programs and provides feedback to internal clients.
* Makes recommendations concerning usability, integration, and support of various programs and applications application.
* Designs, develops coordinates and conducts training classes and materials on various programs and applications for staff members with a range of needs and personal skill sets, both clinical and non-clinical, in a variety of settings and locations.
* Collaborates with Training Project Managers on training initiatives and with instructional technologists to design, develop and validate e-learning.
* Collaborates with leadership and management to establish productive working relationships with analysts, management, subject matter experts, end users and vendor(s).
* Keeps current in methodology and technology developments, recommends improvements and modifications, and works to incorporate.
* Collaborates with Training Project Managers on training initiatives and with instructional technologists to design, develop and validate e- learning.
* Works closely with Training Project Manager to establish and execute tasks, plans and processes.
* Works to promote training program awareness and integration across projects, departments and the organization.
* Mentors Levels and provides input regarding performance evaluations.
Auto-ApplyLearning Designer, School of Nursing
Instructional designer job in North Haven, CT
Quinnipiac University seeks applications for a Learning Designer for the School of Nursing. This position plays a crucial role in developing healthcare-focused learning experiences that prepare nursing students for the evolving demands of clinical practice. In this position, the Learning Designer collaborates with nursing faculty, clinicians, staff from Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence, and instructional technology professionals to design and deliver high-quality online, blended, and in-person courses. By integrating instructional design best practices, healthcare-specific technologies, and active learning strategies, this role ensures that nursing education at Quinnipiac is both innovative and aligned with industry standards. The Learning Designer is also a key participant in and contributor to Quinnipiac Innovations in Learning and Teaching (QILT), including broader QILT initiatives, sharing insights and innovations from nursing education with the university community.
With a direct relationship to QILT and under the direction of the Assistant Provost for Innovations in Learning, Teaching, and Technology, the Learning Designer will collaborate with the Quinnipiac University community to envision and create the future of teaching and learning.
The QILT team is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge pedagogy and technology into dynamic, student-centered learning environments. QILT supports faculty across disciplines in developing innovative learning experiences that drive academic excellence and align with Quinnipiac's strategic vision. QILT is a collaborative, cross-functional team of learning designers, technologists, and faculty development experts, all working to enhance teaching and learning throughout the university.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
Learning Design and Instructional Development (50%)
Partner with School of faculty, clinicians, and subject matter experts (SMEs) on course design, development, and reflection through consultation, with a specific focus on nursing education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Collaborate with faculty in the School of Nursing to ensure online, blended, and in-person courses meet both pedagogical standards and nursing education accreditation and regulatory needs.
Collaborate on the design and integration of clinical simulations, case-based learning, and healthcare-specific tools into courses to prepare nursing students for real-world practice.
Build and support courses in a range of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), with a focus on nursing education technologies and accessibility.
Collaborate with nursing faculty in building robust electronic course assessments (e.g., exams, rubrics) using an online testing platform.
Training, Programs, and Faculty Development (30%)
Provide workshops on instructional design, nursing simulations, and educational technologies for nursing faculty and staff.
Create tailored materials (including on-demand training) to support nursing faculty in using technology for didactic, clinical and laboratory instruction.
Assist nursing faculty in identifying learning needs, ensuring course designs include appropriate nursing program accessibility practices (e.g., ADA, 508 compliance).
Participate in training and support for Quinnipiac's educational technology stack, with a special focus on tools used in nursing education (e.g., telehealth platforms, virtual simulations, high fidelity simulation).
Project Management (5%)
Assist in the creation of project management plans specific to nursing education projects, tracking project tasks and ensuring alignment with nursing accreditation and regulatory standards.
Work directly with project leadership on healthcare-related projects, offering management input for emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical practices in nursing education.
Demonstrate ability to manage nursing-related projects and events within tight deadlines and maintain high quality standards.
Leadership (10%)
Share knowledge and expertise in nursing instructional design with other QILT colleagues and team members to foster innovation across the university.
Stay informed on the latest research and trends in nursing education, instructional design, and learning sciences, applying this knowledge to nursing and clinical teaching practices.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the School of Nursing, as well as within the QILT network, facilitating cross-team collaboration and interdisciplinary innovations.
Other (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned, particularly those that align with the intersection of the School of Nursing strategic plan, nursing education, learning design, and QILT teams.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in instructional design tailored to nursing education, including the development of competency-based learning and assessments.
Preferred experience in learning design within nursing and healthcare programs.
Strong understanding of the science of how people learn, with the ability to apply evidence-based strategies for diverse learners, including adult and college-aged students.
Expertise in designing courses across multiple modalities (online, blended, in-person) and supporting graduate, undergraduate, and lifelong learning programs to ensure engagement and effective learning outcomes across all educational levels.
Proficient in integrating educational technologies to create interactive, engaging, and effective learning experiences. Skilled in selecting and implementing a variety of tools for course development, multimedia content creation, and learner assessment, ensuring alignment with pedagogical goals and accessibility standards.
Strong knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive teaching practices, ensuring that course materials are accessible to all learners and promote a supportive, equitable learning environment.
Extensive experience with LMS platforms, with a preference for Canvas, to create well-structured, user-friendly courses that support both faculty and student needs.
Knowledge of relevant laws, including HIPAA, FERPA, ADA compliance, and Section 508, ensuring course content meets necessary regulations for confidentiality and accessibility.
Project management skills, capable of organizing course development processes, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with faculty to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Collaborative expertise working with faculty, academic staff, and administrators in the School of Nursing to design and implement learning experiences.
Skilled in developing faculty workshops and providing instructional support to promote the adoption of effective teaching practices and technologies.
Ability to design competency-based assessments and clinical practice integrations that support hands-on learning for healthcare students.
Familiarity with nursing accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) to ensure courses align with nursing education requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively and present ideas clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Commitment to continuous learning, staying current with emerging trends in instructional design, healthcare education, and learning technologies.
Data-driven design expertise, using analytics to inform course design decisions and evaluate learner progress.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Instructional designer job in Willimantic, CT
Tutor students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist students' educational needs both individually and in small groups
* Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements including IEP goals
* Assess the students using district assessments
* Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
* Monitor students' progress using district assessments
* Utilize computer to establish and maintain student data
* Facilitate small group math and/or reading instruction determined by the Principal and/or teacher in both pull-out and push-in models
* Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students
* Collaborate with colleagues, students and parents
* Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents through effective use of progress reports, notes and/or conferences
* Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated
* Compile and maintain learning portfolios and reports of students
* Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
* Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
* Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
* Attend meetings and in-services per negotiated agreement
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
* Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
* Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
* Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
* Experience working with young children
* Knowledge of academic area
* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
* Effective, active listening skills
* Ability to work effectively with others
* Organizational and problem solving skills
* Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
* Ability to work effectively with others
* Basic computer skills
* Excellent reading comprehension
* Excellent math comprehension
* Small group instruction
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in math, reading, elementary education or related field; Master's preferred
* Experience working in schools supporting students experiencing reading and/or learning difficulties, preferred
* 2 or more years working as an Interventionist, Teacher or Tutor with children
* Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
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Windham Public Schools
WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.