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“Ed Farm” Company Job Details
- Company Name: Ed Farm
- Work Type: Part-time
- Rating: 3.4 / 5
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Industry: Education Management
- Department: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Job Creation Duration: 8 hours ago
Learning Content Designer Job Details | Part Time Jobs in Birmingham
Propel Education Overview
Ed Farm was launched in February 2020 in Birmingham. AL to create a suite of signature programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st century workforce.
In February 2021, Ed Farm, in partnership with Apple and Southern, announced plans to launch the Propel Center, a physical and virtual hub based in Atlanta,GA that will partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide powerful learning experiences for HBCU students and staff, and increase the pool of HBCU graduates entering and leading the innovation economy.
In 2025, Propel Education launched Modiv EDU, an innovative and engaging all-in-one professional learning platform, designed to encourage future-focused conversations that inspire an immediate educational impact. Together the three organizations are Propel Education.
About Us
Modiv EDU is a fast-growing startup on a mission to transform professional learning for educators. We design engaging content and high-quality professional learning resources that meet teachers where they are. Combining innovative pedagogy, technology, and real-world relevance, we believe that learning experiences should be as dynamic and inspiring as the educators we serve.
Job Purpose
Modiv EDU is seeking a Learning Content Designer to join our small, agile team for a short-term role. In this role, you’ll focus primarily on researching, scripting, and designing Micro-Learning content for our Learn/Modiv EDU platform, while also creating high-quality resources for K-12 educators. This is a part-time position (29 hours/week) ideal for a former educator who is passionate about instructional design, fluent in tech tools, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual would have a strong understanding of technology, pedagogical best practices, and a special interest in Artificial Intelligence.
Expectations
- Design and script engaging, pedagogically sound Micro-Courses and Micro-Credentials aligned to Modiv EDU scope and sequence as well as educator needs and learning outcomes.
- Develop high-quality, classroom-ready learning resources that reflect best practices in instruction, student engagement, and content alignment.
- Collaborate closely with the Learning Design Specialist to iterate on course, lesson, and credential content based on insights from our intensive feedback loop.
- Conduct research and synthesize complex educational concepts into digestible, actionable learning experiences and course content.
- Ensure all materials meet quality standards, are aligned to brand and instructional goals, and are accessible for diverse learners.
- Use digital tools and platforms to manage workflow, content creation, and communication with the team.
- This also may include additional responsibilities as they arise.
Required Skills, Behavior, Or Knowledge
- Former K-12 educator or current instructional designer with a strong understanding of instructional practices and curriculum development
- Experience designing professional learning content or educational curriculum for teachers with prior Micro-Credential experience or understanding
- Strong writing and content development skills, especially in scripting short-form learning experiences
- Comfort using educational technology platforms, digital design tools, and collaborative workspaces (e.g., Google Workspace, Canva, Box, etc.)
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly in a startup environment
Preferred
- Experience with Micro-Course and Micro-Credential design
- Familiarity with Challenge Based Learning or other project-based learning frameworks
- Knowledge of current trends in educator professional learning
- Strong understanding of EdTech tools, best practices, and specifically AI
Work Environment & Benefits
- Part-time, remote position (29 hours/week)
- Compensation: $30-$35 per hour
- Software/Hardware Provided
- Flexible schedule within a collaborative and fast-paced startup culture
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven education platform
- Professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge instructional design practices
- Potential to become a full time role with the Modiv EDU team
To Apply
- Please provide:
- Your resume, a brief statement of interest and 1-2 examples of relevant educational content you’ve created (e.g., a lesson plan, course script, or resource).
Our interview process includes an introductory interview followed by a final interview. Between these two stages, you’ll be asked to complete a performance task designed to highlight your content writing capabilities. The task should take no more than 60 minutes to complete, and detailed instructions will be provided in advance. You’ll present your completed task during the final interview.
