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Remote Curriculum Design Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Remote Curriculum Design information

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How much do remote curriculum design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote curriculum design in Iowa is $82,329.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,900.00 and $89,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Curriculum Design job?

A Remote Curriculum Design job involves creating, developing, and organizing educational materials and learning experiences for online or distance learning programs. Designers collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to ensure course content is engaging, effective, and aligned with learning objectives. They use e-learning tools, multimedia resources, and instructional strategies to enhance student understanding. This role typically requires expertise in curriculum development, digital learning platforms, and assessment methods. Remote curriculum designers work from anywhere, providing flexibility while meeting educational needs in various fields.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Remote Curriculum Designer on a day-to-day basis?

As a Remote Curriculum Designer, your daily tasks often include researching educational standards, collaborating with subject matter experts, developing course outlines, and creating engaging instructional materials such as lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia content. You may also review and revise existing materials to align with learning objectives and feedback from instructors or learners. Much of the work involves virtual meetings, independent project management, and using digital tools to design and test content. This role offers a dynamic mix of creative and analytical work, and close partnership with other education professionals. Continuous learning and adaptation are important, as educational requirements and technologies frequently evolve.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Curriculum Design position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Remote Curriculum Design, you typically need expertise in instructional design, educational theory, and content development, often supported by a degree in education or related fields. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate, and relevant certifications such as ATD or ISTE can be valuable. Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills help individuals succeed in virtual and cross-functional teams. These competencies ensure the effective creation, adaptation, and delivery of educational content for diverse online learning environments.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Remote Curriculum Design jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Remote Curriculum Design job openings:
Infographic showing various Remote Curriculum Design job openings in Iowa as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 38% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 59% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,329 per year, or $39.6 per hour.
Microsoft 365 Trainer I

Microsoft 365 Trainer I

HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC

West Des Moines, IA • Remote

$29.75 - $39.75/hr

Other

Posted 19 days ago


Heartland Business Systems rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 207 rated it services


Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Microsoft 365 Trainer I is a member of the Modern Work practice responsible for delivering high impact, scenario-based Microsoft 365 and Copilot training experiences to customers. This role focuses on helping organizations maximize adoption and effective use of Microsoft 365 tools through live instruction, engaging learning content, and ongoing program promotion. The Microsoft 365 Trainer balances primarily virtual, but occasional classroom delivery with content creation, training operations ownership, and marketing collaboration to drive measurable learning outcomes.


Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

  • Deliver 10-15 live instructor led training sessions per week, primarily remote and delivered via Microsoft Teams. 
  • Facilitate Microsoft 365 end user training courses, including but not limited to, Microsoft Teams 101 (Basics), Microsoft Teams 201 (Advanced), Microsoft Teams Phone, Microsoft Copilot Basics, Outlook productivity and best practices, OneNote usage and organization, OneDrive and storage best practices, SharePoint fundamentals, power user, and administrative concepts.
  • Deliver Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) training covering cross application navigation and integrated Microsoft 365 workflows. 
  • Provide role based and scenario driven examples aligned to how customers actually work. 
  • Regularly update and maintain training materials to align with product enhancements, customer feedback and engagement insights, and evolving best practices across Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
  • Own the training scheduling process, including session planning, calendar coordination, and capacity management. 
  • Ensure consistent, high quality learner experiences across all training engagements. 
  • Collaborate with presales, consulting, and marketing teams to align training offerings with customer needs. 
  • Create and publish regular social media content to promote training offerings, upcoming sessions, and learning outcomes. 
  • Contribute to internal and external blogs or posts related to Microsoft 365 adoption, enablement, and productivity. 
  • Communicate clearly with internal team members regarding schedules, deliverables, and training priorities. 
  • Build lasting customer relationships through exceptional facilitation, responsiveness, and professionalism. 
  • Engage in relevant user groups and community forums to build skillsets and strengthen the Heartland brand. 
  • Embrace new training topics, delivery formats, and related workstreams as business needs evolve.
  • Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS. This number may change over time as the business evolves. 


Requirements

Competencies:

  • Presentation & Facilitation Skills - Ability to confidently deliver engaging, interactive training sessions.
  • Active Listening - Ability to understand learner needs and adjust delivery accordingly.
  • Adaptability - Ability to adjust to product changes, audience needs, and delivery formats.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to prioritize customer success and learning outcomes.
  • Communication - Ability to convey technical concepts in clear, accessible language.
  • Organization & Time Management - Ability to manage high-volume training schedules and content updates.
  • Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with internal teams across practices.
  • Innovative - Ability to continuously improve learning experiences and training formats.
  • Relationship Building - Ability to build trust with learners, customers, and internal teammates.

Required Experience:

  • Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft 365 productivity tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, OneNote)
  • Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience delivering live training, facilitation, or professional instruction
  • Experience delivering Microsoft 365 or Copilot training in a consulting or professional services environment
  • Experience with role based learning, curriculum development, or instructional design
  • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 adoption, change management, or enablement programs
  • Experience creating promotional or educational content for social media or digital platforms

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

  • Associate Degree in Business or related IT discipline, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related IT discipline
  • Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification(s)
  • Experience with Copilot or AI-enabled productivity tools

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

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