Common Sense Media
Professional Development Content Designer (AI Programs)
Common Sense Media, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Description
Professional Development Content Designer
(AI Programs)
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at .
Job Overview
Our AI Programs team works at the forefront of AI's impact on kids, families, and schools, and is focused on AI thought leadership, AI evaluations, AI literacy, and the creation of practical resources for families and educators.
The Professional Development Content Designer will lead the development of scalable, evidence-based professional development resources for educators who are navigating AI integration in K–12 settings. This includes the development and alignment of key Common Sense Media frameworks related to educational use of AI. This role is central to Common Sense Media's work to empower educators with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage AI safely, ethically, responsibly, and effectively in their classrooms.
Working collaboratively with our AI Programs team, this position will create and deploy coherent AI professional development rapidly and effectively, aligned to key Common Sense Media frameworks, across AI platforms and partnerships.
Location:
San Francisco, California preferred
Reports To:
Senior Director of AI Programs
Salary:
$85,600–$101,650 per year
Type:
Full-time, exempt
What You'll Do
PD Framework Development
Building on existing Common Sense Media frameworks and resources, design and create a comprehensive, platform-agnostic professional development framework that can be rapidly adapted across AI tools and partnerships. Develop and iterate on core educational resources, including AI mindsets, AI educator toolkits, and other best practices for understanding the role of AI in education and using it safely with staff and students. Create scalable course templates and modules that reduce course development time.
Course Development
In collaboration with the Senior Director, lead course development for central AI platform partnerships and future collaborations. Update and modernize existing courses to align with developments in the AI space. Collaborate with partner organizations to ensure that course content meets their specifications while maintaining Common Sense educational principles and our trusted, independent voice.
QA & Evaluation
Build, pilot, test, refine, and update professional development courses consistent with adult learning theory. Develop assessment strategies to measure educator learning outcomes and course effectiveness. Use feedback loops from educator participants to continually improve course quality and relevance.
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Identify gaps in current professional development offerings and recommend new courses or modules for AI professional development. Stay current with AI education trends, emerging tools, and evolving educator needs. Contribute to broader AI Programs strategy, particularly regarding educator empowerment and AI literacy initiatives.
Team Collaboration
Manage one Curriculum Fellow, when hired, to support the execution of course development and materials creation. Collaborate with the AI risk assessment team to ensure that PD content reflects current AI safety and effectiveness considerations. Support integration and alignment efforts with broader Education team initiatives and strategy.
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
Education: Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field. Experience: 6+ years of experience in direct service K–12 education, including at least 3+ years of designing and developing professional development programs for K–12 educators. AI/Technology Experience: Demonstrated experience with AI tools in K–12 contexts and understanding of their implications for teaching and learning. K–12 Adult Learning Expertise: Strong foundation in adult learning theory, professional development best practices, and educator engagement strategies specific to the K–12 space. Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying timelines and stakeholder requirements. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating educator-facing resources and materials.
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see beyond individual courses to develop systematic, scalable approaches. Educator-Centered Design: Deep understanding of educator needs, constraints, and professional development preferences. Collaboration: Strong partnership skills for working with both internal teams and external organizations. Innovation: Creative and adaptable problem-solving approach to curriculum design challenges. Quality Focus: Commitment to evidence-based design and continual improvement.
Our Benefits
The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals. A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a matching 401(k), and other key benefits. An organization that offers work/life balance. The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
Common Sense Media provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Common Sense Media will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Seniority level
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Professional Development Content Designer (AI Programs)
role at
Common Sense Media Professional Development Content Designer (AI Programs) Join to apply for the
Professional Development Content Designer (AI Programs)
role at
Common Sense Media Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Description
Professional Development Content Designer
(AI Programs)
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at .
Job Overview
Our AI Programs team works at the forefront of AI's impact on kids, families, and schools, and is focused on AI thought leadership, AI evaluations, AI literacy, and the creation of practical resources for families and educators.
The Professional Development Content Designer will lead the development of scalable, evidence-based professional development resources for educators who are navigating AI integration in K–12 settings. This includes the development and alignment of key Common Sense Media frameworks related to educational use of AI. This role is central to Common Sense Media's work to empower educators with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage AI safely, ethically, responsibly, and effectively in their classrooms.
Working collaboratively with our AI Programs team, this position will create and deploy coherent AI professional development rapidly and effectively, aligned to key Common Sense Media frameworks, across AI platforms and partnerships.
Location:
San Francisco, California preferred
Reports To:
Senior Director of AI Programs
Salary:
$85,600–$101,650 per year
Type:
Full-time, exempt
What You'll Do
PD Framework Development
Building on existing Common Sense Media frameworks and resources, design and create a comprehensive, platform-agnostic professional development framework that can be rapidly adapted across AI tools and partnerships. Develop and iterate on core educational resources, including AI mindsets, AI educator toolkits, and other best practices for understanding the role of AI in education and using it safely with staff and students. Create scalable course templates and modules that reduce course development time.
Course Development
In collaboration with the Senior Director, lead course development for central AI platform partnerships and future collaborations. Update and modernize existing courses to align with developments in the AI space. Collaborate with partner organizations to ensure that course content meets their specifications while maintaining Common Sense educational principles and our trusted, independent voice.
QA & Evaluation
Build, pilot, test, refine, and update professional development courses consistent with adult learning theory. Develop assessment strategies to measure educator learning outcomes and course effectiveness. Use feedback loops from educator participants to continually improve course quality and relevance.
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Identify gaps in current professional development offerings and recommend new courses or modules for AI professional development. Stay current with AI education trends, emerging tools, and evolving educator needs. Contribute to broader AI Programs strategy, particularly regarding educator empowerment and AI literacy initiatives.
Team Collaboration
Manage one Curriculum Fellow, when hired, to support the execution of course development and materials creation. Collaborate with the AI risk assessment team to ensure that PD content reflects current AI safety and effectiveness considerations. Support integration and alignment efforts with broader Education team initiatives and strategy.
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
Education: Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field. Experience: 6+ years of experience in direct service K–12 education, including at least 3+ years of designing and developing professional development programs for K–12 educators. AI/Technology Experience: Demonstrated experience with AI tools in K–12 contexts and understanding of their implications for teaching and learning. K–12 Adult Learning Expertise: Strong foundation in adult learning theory, professional development best practices, and educator engagement strategies specific to the K–12 space. Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying timelines and stakeholder requirements. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating educator-facing resources and materials.
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see beyond individual courses to develop systematic, scalable approaches. Educator-Centered Design: Deep understanding of educator needs, constraints, and professional development preferences. Collaboration: Strong partnership skills for working with both internal teams and external organizations. Innovation: Creative and adaptable problem-solving approach to curriculum design challenges. Quality Focus: Commitment to evidence-based design and continual improvement.
Our Benefits
The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals. A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a matching 401(k), and other key benefits. An organization that offers work/life balance. The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
Common Sense Media provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Common Sense Media will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing IndustriesCivic and Social Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Common Sense Media by 2x Get notified about new Content Designer jobs in
San Francisco, CA . San Francisco, CA $142,000.00-$205,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $118,000.00-$167,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $245,000.00-$310,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $118,000.00-$167,000.00 3 hours ago San Francisco, CA $80,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago Visual Content Designer (Graphics + Photo) San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$155,000.00 1 hour ago X (Twitter) Content Influencer & Writer — Onsite | SFX Content Writer - AI Startup, Onsite in SF San Francisco, CA $152,000.00-$169,000.00 10 hours ago Senior UX Writer and Content Designer, Google PhotosX Content Influencer & Writer - AI Startup, Onsite in SF San Francisco, CA $121,000.00-$173,000.00 2 weeks ago X Content Influencer & Writer – 20K+ Followers Redwood City, CA $73,000.00-$92,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $133,300.00-$215,600.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $144,000.00-$216,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $80,000.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago San Mateo, CA $113,000.00-$161,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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