Educational Content Creator / Instructional Designer

We’re a well-funded startup founded by ex-Google employees, repeat founders, and educational innovators. Our mission is to reimagine how children learn — transforming traditional curriculum into immersive, story-driven learning adventures that spark curiosity, creativity, and deep understanding. We’re building a new way for children to explore the world, blending storytelling, interactivity, and technology to make learning meaningful, engaging, and future-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Define clear learning objectives for children aged 6–12 that foster future-ready skills across subjects such as AI literacy, sustainability, and innovation.
• Transform these objectives into immersive, story-driven, and interactive learning journeys that make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and meaningful.
• Collaborate with the learning science team to ensure content quality, creativity, and age-appropriateness.
• Develop scripts, activities, and interactive challenges that foster curiosity, creativity, and deep understanding.
• Review and iterate on educational content based on feedback from educators, learners, and the Sparkli team.
• Contribute to the creative development of new learning expeditions in subjects such as AI literacy, sustainability, innovation, and more.

We’re looking for candidates who combine creativity, educational expertise, and a passion for reimagining learning. The ideal profile includes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Child Development, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Psychology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven background in curriculum design, educational content creation, or learning experience design.
• Experience teaching or creating content for primary students (ages 6–12).
• Ability to design structured, engaging, and age-appropriate educational materials.
• Expertise in one or more of the following domains: Digital and AI literacy, Financial literacy, Design thinking and creativity, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Global awareness and cultural competence, Health and nutrition, Emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with generative AI tools for content ideation and development.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Creativity, organization, and a genuine passion for helping children learn through curiosity and play.
• Bonus: Experience with game-based learning, interactive storytelling, or digital learning environments.

• A high-impact creative role in a pioneering Swiss edtech company.
• The opportunity to shape the future of story-based learning and children’s education.
• Flexible working schedule and global remote collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and the potential for ongoing partnership opportunities.

In your aplication, please include:

• Your resume or portfolio showcasing relevant experience.
• A short cover letter describing your experience, subject area of expertise (based on the ones listed), and motivation for applying to this position.