Instructional Developer - Computer Science

About Project Lead The Way

At Project Lead The Way (PLTW), we are empowering students to thrive in an evolving world. We know that U.S. students must develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the workforce, solve important challenges, and contribute to global progress. We know that teachers need support in empowering students to build these skills. Through our pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, PreK-12 students learn problem-solving strategies, critical and creative thinking, and how to communicate and collaborate.

The Role of an Instructional Developer - Computer Science

The Instructional Developer - Computer Science is responsible for generating the content that forms the centerpiece of the instructional programs offered by Project Lead The Way. They use their subject-matter expertise and deep classroom experience to compose, review, and edit instructional support guidance for teachers and compelling learning activities for students. They also monitor the effectiveness of their assigned programs and develop enhancements and modifications as needed. They collaborate with their manager, members of their team, content production specialists, project managers, and others to ensure that their assigned programs meet expectations for quality, schedule, and budget.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in education or in a related field of study.
• 5 years of Computer Science experience either in industry or as a Computer Science teacher.
• Pedagogical knowledge of project and problem-based learning.
• Experience designing and developing instructional materials, including teacher support resources and student-facing resources, in alignment with established requirements.
• The ability to revise existing instructional materials in response to changes in existing requirements.
• The ability to support successful implementation of programs in classrooms by responding to questions and requests from the field.
• A learner’s mindset with continuous curiosity about ways to improve our impact on students and educators.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail oriented.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative and critical thinking skills with a concentration on being flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and balance urgent tasks with strategic projects.

Key skills/competency

• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• Computer Science Education
• Project-Based Learning (PjBL)
• Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
• Content Creation
• Teacher Support
• Program Evaluation
• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Work