is a community of social entrepreneur teachers, bringing the experiential, individualized, self-discovery teaching methodology to life in their classrooms. Their work leads to transformative learning experiences for their students. At scale, the Empowered community is a cultural movement driving bottom-up change throughout the key institution of education. 
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Our community is growing and so is the impact of our work to move toward a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of meaning and succeed by benefiting others. At Empowered, we advance this work by partnering with educators to empower students to realize their potential and transform education from a top-down system of control to a bottom-up system fueled by empowered educators.
Empowered is looking for an Instructional Content Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll create high-quality instructional resources, including classroom activities, teacher tip videos, digital downloads, printables, and more, all designed to support educators who bring Empowered’s Instructional Strategies to life.
The ideal candidate has a background in education and an understanding of what it’s like to be in the classroom. You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as a working knowledge of how students learn and how effective lessons are designed. We're looking for someone who can work collaboratively to create content that’s meaningful, easy to use, and truly helpful for teachers.
This role reports to the Educational Materials Manager and is based in Wichita, KS.How You Will ContributeDesign real-world, experiential learning activities and digital content that integrates Empowered’s Instructional StrategyWrite engaging, educator-facing materials to inspire and share knowledge in the Empowered Teacher communityCollaborate with subject matter experts to co-create, refine, and align content with Empowered’s educational frameworkUtilize knowledge of current classroom technology to design and develop practical resources Utilize multimedia formats (videos, infographics, interactive tools) to deliver content that engages diverse learning stylesEngage with and leverage educational trends and best practices to continuously improve content quality and effectivenessTravel to partner schools, up to 25%What You Will BringBackground in Education and knowledge of the Teacher’s role in the classroomKnowledge of Instructional Design and experience creating and/or executing activities and lessonsKnowledge and understanding of Pedagogy (how students learn best, teaching methods that match individual student needs, classroom engagement, reflection, etc.)Strong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to create content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar applicationsAbility to quickly adapt and respond in a dynamic working environmentStrong critical thinking skills with the ability to think independently and problem-solveEntrepreneurial mindset and an eye toward continuous personal and team improvementStandout Candidates Will BringEnthusiasm and experience delivering video contentWhat We Offer Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.    We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.