Learning Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Learning Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and large corporate learning and development functions across entry-level through senior roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg generate the most hiring, anchored by employers like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Comcast, which maintain substantial training and instructional design teams. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania are special education support, instructional design for healthcare systems, and corporate training program development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerAFS
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring11
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Professional Learning Specialist, Mathematics (Part-Time)
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Professional Learning Specialist, Mathematics (Part-Time)
Carnegie Learning
Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$35 - $70/hr
Bachelor's degree in education
51-200

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Early Learning Specialist Prek and HS
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Early Learning Specialist Prek and HS
Blueprints
Washington, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
201-500

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Learning & Development Specialist
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Learning & Development Specialist
AAA Central Penn
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in communications
201-500

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Agency Learning & Development Specialist (Human Resource Analyst 3)
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Agency Learning & Development Specialist (Human Resource Analyst 3)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$69k - $105k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Learning & Development Specialist
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Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Envestnet
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$78k - $98k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Learning Specialist Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
5 jobs
Exton
2 jobs
Harrisburg
2 jobs
Berwyn
1 job
Butler
1 job
Audubon
1 job
Lewisburg
1 job
Wynnewood
1 job
Pittsburgh
1 job

Learning Specialist Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AFS1 open role
Essity1 open role
Xiente1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in learning specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field required
  • Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certification preferred for K-12 district roles
  • Experience designing and delivering adult or K-12 learning programs in an organizational setting
  • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
  • Strong assessment design skills and ability to measure training effectiveness and learner outcomes
  • Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Cornerstone OnDemand

Learning Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a learning specialist in Pennsylvania?

The path depends on the setting. For K-12 roles in Pennsylvania public schools, candidates typically need a Pennsylvania Department of Education teaching certificate, often at the Instructional I level, with coursework in special education or reading if the position focuses on learning support. For corporate and higher education roles, a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or organizational development is the standard entry point, and a master's degree strengthens competitiveness in Pennsylvania's larger institutions and health systems.

Which companies hire learning specialists in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring learning specialists in Pennsylvania right now include AFS, Essity, and Xiente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, financial services firms, and state government agencies creates a particularly steady pipeline of learning and development roles across the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most learning specialist jobs?

Philadelphia, Exton, and Harrisburg account for the most learning specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of health systems, universities, and financial firms, Pittsburgh draws heavily from UPMC and Carnegie Mellon's extended network of affiliated employers, and Harrisburg's openings are driven largely by state government agencies and nearby school districts that consistently staff learning support positions.

Are there remote learning specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than many education-adjacent roles, because instructional design and corporate training work translates well to remote delivery. About 100% of learning specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves content development and virtual facilitation. Positions embedded in K-12 schools or requiring in-person coaching sessions remain predominantly on-site.

How can I get hired as a learning specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a paraprofessional or instructional aide role in a Pennsylvania school district, which builds direct classroom and learning-support experience that transfers to specialist positions. Candidates targeting corporate learning can apply to training coordinator or program assistant roles at large Pennsylvania employers like UPMC or Independence Blue Cross, which regularly hire junior L&D staff. A Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional I certificate or a completed instructional design portfolio project strengthens any application without requiring prior specialist experience.

Where can I find and apply to learning specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to learning specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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