Learning Specialist Jobs
Learning Specialist jobs are open across K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and healthcare, at every level from entry-level to senior and program lead, with specializations in instructional design, literacy intervention, and employee development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Institution: Volunteer State Community College
Job Summary:
The Learning Support Specialist is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Specialists will work with faculty teaching learning support math, writing, or reading courses each week to ensure they are prepared to assist learning support students to improve skill levels and/or achieve competencies in each class period.
Job Duties:
Provide instructional support to an assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods in both groups and one-on-one. Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework. Implement daily instructional strategy with faculty including reviewing upcoming course material and assignments in preparation for assisting in upcoming class. Assist students in navigating online learning environments and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise. Maintain participation records, check-in about student academic progress and provide feedback to faculty. Participate in onboarding and training. Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth. Participate in ongoing professional development managed by staff from the Tennessee Board of Regents. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older.
Associate degree in any field or completion of at least 60 college credit hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
Experience with Microsoft suite of products.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Content knowledge in one or more of the learning support subject areas: math, reading, or writing
Basic computer skills for data entry.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to collaborate with faculty on student progress.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with assigned students.
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Availability/Closing Date:
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Applicants may be subject to a background check.
This is a grant funded position and has funding through May 2029.
Work Hours: Part-time up to 20 hours per week. Hours are available for Learning Support Specialists to work Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year (August-December and January-May). Schedules will be made based on the scheduled courses for the semester and the Learning Support Specialists' availability. Summer work is not available for this position.
Institution: Volunteer State Community College
Job Summary:
The Learning Support Specialist is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Specialists will work with faculty teaching learning support math, writing, or reading courses each week to ensure they are prepared to assist learning support students to improve skill levels and/or achieve competencies in each class period.
Job Duties:
Provide instructional support to an assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods in both groups and one-on-one. Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework. Implement daily instructional strategy with faculty including reviewing upcoming course material and assignments in preparation for assisting in upcoming class. Assist students in navigating online learning environments and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise. Maintain participation records, check-in about student academic progress and provide feedback to faculty. Participate in onboarding and training. Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth. Participate in ongoing professional development managed by staff from the Tennessee Board of Regents. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older.
Associate degree in any field or completion of at least 60 college credit hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
Experience with Microsoft suite of products.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Content knowledge in one or more of the learning support subject areas: math, reading, or writing
Basic computer skills for data entry.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to collaborate with faculty on student progress.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with assigned students.
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Availability/Closing Date:
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Applicants may be subject to a background check.
This is a grant funded position and has funding through May 2029.
Work Hours: Part-time up to 20 hours per week. Hours are available for Learning Support Specialists to work Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year (August-December and January-May). Schedules will be made based on the scheduled courses for the semester and the Learning Support Specialists' availability. Summer work is not available for this position.
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- Lando14
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, human resources, or a related field
- Experience designing or facilitating training programs for adult learners or K-12 students
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for curriculum documentation and stakeholder reporting
- Certifications such as ATD CPTD or a state teaching license preferred for specialized roles
Tips for Your Learning Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the context
Corporate learning specialist roles prioritize LMS platforms and ROI metrics, while K-12 and higher ed roles want IEP experience and differentiated instruction. Swap in the right language for each application rather than sending one generic resume.
Quantify learning outcomes, not just tasks
Hiring managers want proof your programs moved the needle. Replace phrases like 'developed training materials' with specifics: completion rates, assessment score improvements, or the number of employees or students you directly supported.
Match your portfolio to the sector
If you're targeting corporate roles, include sample e-learning modules or facilitator guides. For K-12 or higher ed, curated lesson plans and intervention documentation resonate more. Mismatched portfolios slow hiring decisions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists learning specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by LMS and authoring tool requirements
Many postings require proficiency in specific tools like Articulate Storyline, Cornerstone, or Workday Learning. Prioritize openings that align with your actual tool set so you're not filtered out in early screening.
Prepare a design rationale for your interview
Interviewers often ask you to walk through a training or curriculum you built. Don't just describe what you made. Explain the needs analysis behind it, the design decisions you made, and how you measured whether it worked.
Learning Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most learning specialists?
The companies hiring the most learning specialists right now include Lando, Curriculum Associates, and Tarrant County College, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and school districts running literacy or intervention programs.
How many learning specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of learning specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in corporate instructional design and e-learning development roles. K-12 intervention specialists and on-site facilitators are far more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a learning specialist?
Most learning specialists start with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field, then build hands-on experience through teaching, training facilitation, or curriculum development roles. Moving into a dedicated learning specialist position typically requires demonstrating measurable outcomes from programs you designed, familiarity with at least one LMS, and the ability to conduct a needs analysis before building content.
Can you get hired as a learning specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level learning specialist roles exist, particularly in K-12 districts and corporate training teams that hire for potential and offer structured onboarding. To compete, build a portfolio with sample lesson plans, e-learning modules, or documented training projects, even from volunteer or academic work. Roles titled learning coordinator or training associate often serve as practical entry points into the specialty.
What does the learning specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen, a panel interview with HR and a hiring manager or department lead, and a practical exercise such as a sample lesson, a micro-training delivery, or a portfolio walkthrough. Corporate roles often add a case study asking you to design a solution for a stated learning problem, while education roles may include a classroom observation or a review of past curriculum documentation.
Where can I find and apply to learning specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to learning specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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