Instructional Designer for Teen Financial Literacy Program (Interactive & Real-World) Overview I am building an 8-week **financial literacy program for high school students (ages 14–18)** focused on real-world money skills such as investing, spending, and decision-making. I am looking for an experienced **instructional designer or learning experience designer** to help structure engaging 90-minute sessions based on my direction. This is **not a traditional academic curriculum**. The program should feel practical, interactive, and relevant to teenagers—not like school lectures. --- ## Program Topics (8 Weeks) 1. How Money Works 2. Where Money Can Grow (Stocks, Real Estate, etc.) 3. The Time Machine (Compounding) 4. Choosing Investments 5. Portfolio Building 6. The Spending Trap 7. Debt, Credit & Income Strategy 8. Financial Freedom Blueprint --- ## What I Need (Per Session) For each 90-minute session, you will create: * A structured session plan (timing + flow) * A slide outline (10–15 slides, not text-heavy) * 1–2 interactive activities or exercises * Instructor notes (key talking points, questions, transitions) --- ## Style Requirements (Very Important) * Keep content **simple, clear, and engaging** * Focus on **real-life examples**, not theory * Avoid academic or textbook-style writing * Include **discussion prompts and activities** * Design for **high school students**, not adults --- ## Ideal Candidate * Experience in instructional design, curriculum design, or teaching * Experience creating content for teens or young learners (preferred) * Ability to simplify complex topics * Strong focus on engagement and interactivity --- ## Test Task (Paid) To evaluate fit, I will start with a **paid test assignment**: Create a detailed session plan for: **Week 1 – How Money Works (Income, Expenses, Saving, Investing) ** --- ## Project Scope * Start with 1 session (test) * If successful, expand to full 8-week program * Potential for ongoing collaboration --- ## Additional Question (Required) Please answer: 👉 *How would you keep a 15-year-old engaged for a 90-minute session on money? * --- ## About Me I am a former VP of Finance Transformation at a Fortune 10 company with real-world investing experience. I will provide direction, concepts, and real-life context—you will help structure and design the learning experience. --- If you are passionate about education and can create engaging, real-world learning experiences for teens, I would love to work with you.