Learning & Development Manager (Education)

Kiddie Academy®, a leading provider of educational child care centers, is looking for a talented and motivated Learning and Development Manager to join our company as we continue to expand and grow nationwide. If you are passionate about making an impact in the lives of families and communities nationwide and want to work with an inspiring and talented team, we encourage you to apply!

The Learning & Development Manager ideates and creates memorable learning and development experiences for our diverse sets of customer and internal learners. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Learning & Development and is based in our corporate office located in Abingdon, Maryland.

About the job:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts learner and gap analyses in collaboration with internal teams to determine the best learning approaches for franchisees, Academy directors and Academy teachers.
• Oversees the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) of learning experiences in varied formats (e-learning, classroom-based, virtual instructor-led, video, etc.); ensuring that each stage is IACET-compliant and uses designated templates and processes.
• Updates existing learning design templates, such as design documents, storyboarding templates, and needs analysis question templates.
• Maintains and improve existing library of learning content ensuring to align with IACET standards.
• Manages the library of learning experiences for varied audiences within the Learning Management System.
• Manages the SME content-gathering phase for creation of rich learning experiences.
• Creates and delivers instruments for Level 1 and Level 2 Kirkpatrick assessments and evaluations.
• Uses standard e-learning development tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline 360) to develop e-learning content and media content (e.g., Techsmith Camtasia, Vyond).
• Other duties, as assigned.

About you:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field required. 
• 3 years of practical experience in designing experiences for adult learners (both training and design). 
• Knowledge of and practical application of fundamental instructional design frameworks and models: ADDIE, Dick & Carey, Gagne, Kirkpatrick (or L-TEM), Bloom's Taxonomy, etc. 
• Knowledge of and practical application of key concepts in Adult Learning Theory and motivation theories (ARCS, andragogy, etc.). 
• Strong project management, organization, and written and oral communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field 
• APTD or CPTD certification from the Association for Talent Development 
• 5 years of practical experience in designing experiences for adult learners (both training and design). 
• Experience in the franchising industry or in early childhood education. 
• Experience with designing for/maintaining a library of IACET-compliant learning experiences. 

Why join the Kiddie Academy team?

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 290 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, this stable company is poised for continued growth to over 300 locations this year. In this role, you will:

• truly make a lasting impact in the lives of families, communities, and entrepreneurs nationwide
• enjoy generous benefits, including 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you, plus company-paid dental and vision for you and your family; generous 401K match; childcare tuition discounts; paid maternity/paternity leave, and more
• generous paid time off and holidays, paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits, and an allowance of remote workdays

For the second-straight year, Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care ranked tops among child care category in Entrepreneur's 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises rankings and in Franchise Gator's 2021 Top Franchises List. Locally, we are ranked by the Baltimore Business Journal as #14 on its list of Top 100 Private Companies, #24 on its list of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Greater Baltimore, and in the top 10 Best Places to Work in 2020 and 2021.

Our franchisees and customers come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do,

but because it makes our company stronger.