Education Specialist Jobs in Michigan
Education Specialist jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated in K-12 school districts, community college systems, corporate learning and development departments, and nonprofit workforce training organizations, with openings at every level from instructional assistant roles through senior curriculum and program leadership positions. Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids generate the largest share of postings, anchored by employers such as Detroit Public Schools Community District, Michigan State University, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Curriculum design, instructional technology integration, and special education program development are the specialties drawing the most consistent hiring attention across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DocNetwork, through the CampDoc and SchoolDoc platforms, provides innovative health and safety solutions to a diverse group of organizations, which include traditional day and residential camps, YMCAs, JCCs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, parks and recreation facilities, colleges and universities, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools.
Our suite of products integrate seamlessly to help ensure the health and safety of the participants for the organizations we serve.
Our team, headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, is united by a shared commitment to getting curious—about our clients, our teammates, our product, and ourselves—and to delivering beyond expectations by creating solutions where our customers, company, and community all win. We choose to stay mindful in how we show up each day and to communicate openly with clarity and respect, building trust across our teams. Above all, we believe great work happens when we build connections—with one another and with those we serve—fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration and a shared mission drive our success.
With a full range of insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability & Pet) plus additional perks to boot (Flex PTO, Professional Development and Wellness Budgets, 401k with company match, Volunteer Time Off, and much more!) we think you'll love being a part of our team.
Title: Client Education Specialist
Status: Full-Time
Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Hybrid)
Starting Pay Range: $60,000-65,000 starting base salary
We are looking for a Client Education Specialist to serve as the primary architect of our client education ecosystem. This role focuses on designing structured learning paths, maintaining an expansive library of technical documentation, and auditing our training assets to ensure they are accurate, engaging, and effective.
Reporting to the Client Education Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the education and enablement experience for our clients, empowering them to maximize the value of our software. You will spend your time auditing existing resources, building out sophisticated courses in our LMS, and translating complex product updates into clear, written, and visual guides.
You Might Be a Good Fit For This Role If
- You find immense satisfaction in a perfectly organized Knowledge Base and well-structured instructions.
- You don't just write articles; you design learning journeys that take a user from novice to expert.
- You enjoy auditing content to find the small details that need updating after a product release.
- You enjoy playing in a sandbox environment to figure out the best way to explain a new feature to someone else.
- You have an eye for detail and are the type of person who notices if a screenshot has an outdated button color.
- You are process-driven and believe that clear documentation is the backbone of a great client experience.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Design & Learning Experience
- Own the structure and expansion of our LMS (Thinkific). Build and maintain self-paced courses and interactive learning modules.
- Design role-based learning paths that help different types of users (e.g., Admins vs. Power Users) find exactly the training they need.
- Create assessments and knowledge checks to measure learner comprehension and the effectiveness of our client education programs.
- Assist with live webinar production and occasionally script, create, or edit short video tutorials to support seasonal needs and new product releases.
Communication & Technical Writing
- Write, update, and organize articles for our Support Site, ensuring they are searchable, easy to follow, and visually supported by screenshots or diagrams.
- Draft announcements for webinars, new product releases, and education opportunities to engage and inform our clients.
Content Auditing & Maintenance
- Lead a continuous audit cycle of all training materials, including Support Site articles, LMS courses, and internal knowledge base to ensure they match the current software version.
- Audit the video library to flag outdated content and assist with script updates and edits as needed.
- Ensure a consistent voice, tone, and formatting across all education materials.
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated successful experience in instructional design, technical writing, or educational content development.
- Proven experience building and managing content within an LMS (Thinkific, Teachable, etc.).
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to explain complex, technical workflows in simple, human terms.
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail while working on multiple education materials at once.
- High coachability and ability to integrate feedback effectively in a fast-moving environment.
- High aptitude for learning new software quickly. Proficiency with Canva, Google Suite, and basic screenshot/annotation tools a plus.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of articles and courses simultaneously.
- Proficiency with AI tools such as Gemini and Claude a plus.
Excited? We can't wait to hear from you!
If you like what you've seen so far, we feel compelled to boast that:
- We're 10x recipients of SPARK's FastTrack Award.
- We have an office dog named Munki. He is soft and little.
- Our office pantry is stocked with delicious snacks.
- We made our boss a Paper Plate Award that says "You're pretty cool" and it has frog stickers on it.
So throw your hat in the ring – we'd love to meet you!
Originals Wanted
DocNetwork is invested in creating an open environment of mindfulness, originality, and collaboration where team members can bring their whole selves to work. We are proud to partner with our diverse client base, supporting each organization, and the individuals who make up their communities. We believe that our success depends on our commitment to these values.
DocNetwork has adopted inclusive hiring practices including standardized interview questions, bias-recognition training, and casting wider recruitment nets to ensure that all have a place in our mission.
DocNetwork, through the CampDoc and SchoolDoc platforms, provides innovative health and safety solutions to a diverse group of organizations, which include traditional day and residential camps, YMCAs, JCCs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, parks and recreation facilities, colleges and universities, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools.
Our suite of products integrate seamlessly to help ensure the health and safety of the participants for the organizations we serve.
Our team, headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, is united by a shared commitment to getting curious—about our clients, our teammates, our product, and ourselves—and to delivering beyond expectations by creating solutions where our customers, company, and community all win. We choose to stay mindful in how we show up each day and to communicate openly with clarity and respect, building trust across our teams. Above all, we believe great work happens when we build connections—with one another and with those we serve—fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration and a shared mission drive our success.
With a full range of insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability & Pet) plus additional perks to boot (Flex PTO, Professional Development and Wellness Budgets, 401k with company match, Volunteer Time Off, and much more!) we think you'll love being a part of our team.
Title: Client Education Specialist
Status: Full-Time
Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Hybrid)
Starting Pay Range: $60,000-65,000 starting base salary
We are looking for a Client Education Specialist to serve as the primary architect of our client education ecosystem. This role focuses on designing structured learning paths, maintaining an expansive library of technical documentation, and auditing our training assets to ensure they are accurate, engaging, and effective.
Reporting to the Client Education Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the education and enablement experience for our clients, empowering them to maximize the value of our software. You will spend your time auditing existing resources, building out sophisticated courses in our LMS, and translating complex product updates into clear, written, and visual guides.
You Might Be a Good Fit For This Role If
- You find immense satisfaction in a perfectly organized Knowledge Base and well-structured instructions.
- You don't just write articles; you design learning journeys that take a user from novice to expert.
- You enjoy auditing content to find the small details that need updating after a product release.
- You enjoy playing in a sandbox environment to figure out the best way to explain a new feature to someone else.
- You have an eye for detail and are the type of person who notices if a screenshot has an outdated button color.
- You are process-driven and believe that clear documentation is the backbone of a great client experience.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Design & Learning Experience
- Own the structure and expansion of our LMS (Thinkific). Build and maintain self-paced courses and interactive learning modules.
- Design role-based learning paths that help different types of users (e.g., Admins vs. Power Users) find exactly the training they need.
- Create assessments and knowledge checks to measure learner comprehension and the effectiveness of our client education programs.
- Assist with live webinar production and occasionally script, create, or edit short video tutorials to support seasonal needs and new product releases.
Communication & Technical Writing
- Write, update, and organize articles for our Support Site, ensuring they are searchable, easy to follow, and visually supported by screenshots or diagrams.
- Draft announcements for webinars, new product releases, and education opportunities to engage and inform our clients.
Content Auditing & Maintenance
- Lead a continuous audit cycle of all training materials, including Support Site articles, LMS courses, and internal knowledge base to ensure they match the current software version.
- Audit the video library to flag outdated content and assist with script updates and edits as needed.
- Ensure a consistent voice, tone, and formatting across all education materials.
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated successful experience in instructional design, technical writing, or educational content development.
- Proven experience building and managing content within an LMS (Thinkific, Teachable, etc.).
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to explain complex, technical workflows in simple, human terms.
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail while working on multiple education materials at once.
- High coachability and ability to integrate feedback effectively in a fast-moving environment.
- High aptitude for learning new software quickly. Proficiency with Canva, Google Suite, and basic screenshot/annotation tools a plus.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of articles and courses simultaneously.
- Proficiency with AI tools such as Gemini and Claude a plus.
Excited? We can't wait to hear from you!
If you like what you've seen so far, we feel compelled to boast that:
- We're 10x recipients of SPARK's FastTrack Award.
- We have an office dog named Munki. He is soft and little.
- Our office pantry is stocked with delicious snacks.
- We made our boss a Paper Plate Award that says "You're pretty cool" and it has frog stickers on it.
So throw your hat in the ring – we'd love to meet you!
Originals Wanted
DocNetwork is invested in creating an open environment of mindfulness, originality, and collaboration where team members can bring their whole selves to work. We are proud to partner with our diverse client base, supporting each organization, and the individuals who make up their communities. We believe that our success depends on our commitment to these values.
DocNetwork has adopted inclusive hiring practices including standardized interview questions, bias-recognition training, and casting wider recruitment nets to ensure that all have a place in our mission.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education specialist jobs across Michigan.
- Michigan teaching certificate or Michigan Department of Education-issued educator certificate where required
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering training programs, curricula, or professional development content
- Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology tools
- Strong written communication skills for developing instructional materials and assessments
- Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, or department leaders across multiple sites
Education Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a education specialist in Michigan?
The path depends on the sector. For K-12 roles, Michigan requires an educator certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education, typically earned after completing an approved teacher preparation program and passing the required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification exams. For corporate or nonprofit instructional roles, a bachelor's degree in education or instructional design is the standard entry point, with no state license required. A master's degree in curriculum and instruction or educational technology strengthens candidacy for senior specialist positions.
Which companies hire education specialists in Michigan?
Employers hiring education specialists in Michigan right now include Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, DocNetwork, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's mix of large public school districts, regional universities, and major corporate headquarters creates consistent demand from both public-sector and private-sector employers across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most education specialist jobs?
Kalamazoo, Sault Ste. Marie, and Detroit have the most education specialist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of the scale of its public school district and the concentration of large corporate employers with internal training functions, while Lansing draws steady demand from state government agencies and Michigan State University, and Grand Rapids reflects strong growth in healthcare, manufacturing, and community college workforce programs.
Are there remote education specialist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they vary by specialty. About 33% of education specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a role that is sometimes location-dependent but increasingly flexible for design and development work. Curriculum writing, instructional design, and e-learning development roles are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions requiring direct classroom facilitation or on-site coaching are typically in person.
How can I get hired as a education specialist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paraprofessional or instructional aide role within a Michigan school district, which provides direct classroom exposure and often supports internal promotion to specialist positions. Large districts such as Detroit Public Schools Community District and Grand Rapids Public Schools regularly hire support staff who move into curriculum or training roles over time. For corporate learning tracks, starting as a training coordinator or program assistant at a large Michigan employer and building an instructional design portfolio using open-source tools gives candidates a competitive edge without prior specialist titles.
Where can I find and apply to education specialist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to education specialist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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