Course Director - Learning Engineer (CDMX)

at  Platzi

WHO WE ARE

Platzi is the leader in online education in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world in general. We are the pre-eminent provider of non-traditional, at-scale education and training for companies and individuals in areas such as AI, Cybersecurity, English, Technology, and Leadership. Platzi serves the needs of over 5 million students and more than 1,000 corporate clients.
Platzi is the essential learning platform for companies and employees alike. As an industry leader, our presence is highlighted by extensive press coverage and major industry events. While we operate remotely, we value in-person interactions and believe that meeting with customers is key to our success.
Please, be sure to read https://platzi.com/notrabajar to find why you should not work with us yes, read it before applying, also read https://platzi.com/cultura as a foundational document for our team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a passionate Course Director (Learning Engineer) with proven experience in creating and optimizing effective learning experiences. This role requires a proactive leader who can apply evidence-based principles from learning sciences and educational technology to design and continuously improve learning environments that address specific learner needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in human-centered design, educational data analysis, and the ability to work iteratively to enhance learning outcomes.

• It is essential that you are based in CDMX, México.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Learning Design Leadership — You will oversee the entire process of designing learning experiences, from initial planning to outcome evaluation, ensuring that educational solutions are engaging, effective, and data-driven.
• Collaboration with Experts — You will closely work with subject-matter experts, educators, and other stakeholders to integrate technical and pedagogical knowledge into innovative educational solutions.
• Educational Innovation — You will propose and lead the implementation of new tools and educational approaches that enrich learning experiences, including the use of advanced technology.
• Squad Lead — You will oversee the entire course creation process, with a special focus on technical content. You will actively participate in planning, developing, and reviewing the content, ensuring it meets both technical and pedagogical standards.
• Quality Improvement — You will drive innovative course enhancements based on student feedback, insights from the quality assurance team, and metric analysis, ensuring the highest standards of quality, particularly in our programming offerings.
• Innovative Learning — Propose and lead new technical learning experiences to enrich courses, such as live coding labs, practical projects, and interactive programming exercises.
• Market Research — Perform in-depth market research to identify trending technical subjects, develop new programming courses, and evaluate and relaunch existing ones as needed, ensuring our educational offerings remain cutting-edge.
• Teacher Recruitment — Recruit top-tier teaching talent with strong technical skills and build a robust lead list of potential instructors, ensuring each course is led by high-caliber educators.
• Teacher Support — Provide comprehensive support to teachers, including organizing pre-session evaluations, offering coaching, and setting clear teaching expectations.
• Launch Strategy — Collaborate closely with the marketing team to design, plan, and execute effective course launch strategies, ensuring optimal promotion and reach.

We are seeking a passionate Course Director (Learning Engineer) with proven experience in creating and optimizing effective learning experiences. This role requires a proactive leader who can apply evidence-based principles from learning sciences and educational technology to design and continuously improve learning environments that address specific learner needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in human-centered design, educational data analysis, and the ability to work iteratively to enhance learning outcomes.

• It is essential that you are based in CDMX, México