Digital Learning Specialist

Harvard-Westlake School is seeking applications for the Digital Learning Specialist position. This is a full-time exempt 12-month staff position supporting faculty across grades 712.

Harvard-Westlake believes that great teaching is at the heart of student learning and that the right technology used thoughtfully can deepen it. The Digital Learning Specialist supports that work by partnering with faculty on Canvas implementation instructional design educational technology integration and practical classroom-based coaching.

This is a highly relational role grounded in adult learning faculty support instructional design and implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fluency sound instructional judgment excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with teachers at all levels of comfort with technology. This position also plays an important role in helping faculty navigate AI in education in ways that are thoughtful ethical human-centered and aligned with Harvard-Westlakes educational values.

Classroom teaching experience is a strong differentiator particularly experience designing lessons supporting students developing assessments and understanding the daily rhythms of school life.

Canvas Support and Course Design

• Coach faculty individually and in small groups on Canvas course design organization communication tools modules and student-facing resources
• Support teachers in meeting school-established Canvas expectations and standardization requirements
• Partner with faculty to design Canvas pages that are clear purposeful accessible and easy for students to navigate
• Create and maintain guides templates screencasts video resources and other practical tools for faculty
• Serve as a first point of contact for faculty Canvas questions escalating technical or infrastructure issues to IT as appropriate

Instructional Technology and AI Integration

• Support faculty in integrating educational technology tools into instruction assessment design lesson planning and professional workflows
• Help teachers identify practical and developmentally appropriate uses of AI that align with instructional goals and Harvard-Westlakes educational values
• Stay current on AI developments relevant to K12 education and share practical updates with faculty
• Promote thoughtful decision-making around when technology enhances learning and when analog approaches may be more appropriate
• Collaborate with faculty to connect technology choices to student learning classroom practice and sound instructional design

Professional Development and Faculty Collaboration

• Design and facilitate educational technology professional development in a variety of formats including workshops small-group sessions one-on-one coaching and asynchronous resources
• Develop training experiences grounded in classroom practice adult learning principles and clear instructional goals
• Gather and apply faculty feedback to improve training design resources and follow-up support
• Build faculty confidence by meeting teachers where they are and providing practical responsive and solutions-oriented support
• Maintain a visible and supportive presence in faculty spaces throughout the school year

School Responsibilities

• Travel regularly between Harvard-Westlakes two campuses to provide faculty support and participate in school programming
• Participate in professional development days faculty-facing trainings and school events as needed
• Collaborate professionally with faculty staff administrators and technology partners across both campuses
• Additional duties as assigned

Required:

• Experience in instructional technology educational technology coaching instructional design learning design technology integration or a related role
• Strong working knowledge of Canvas LMS Google Workspace and classroom technology tools
• Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools and a thoughtful values-grounded approach to their educational use
• Excellent facilitation coaching and communication skills with the ability to differentiate support for adult learners
• Experience designing practical learning resources guides templates trainings or other materials for faculty or adult learners
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects priorities and relationships

Preferred:

• Secondary classroom teaching experience at the middle or high school level
• Experience designing lessons assessments or student-facing digital materials
• Bachelors degree in Education Educational Technology Instructional Design or a related field; masters degree preferred
• Experience in an independent school or comparable K12 educational environment
• Familiarity with subject-specific educational technology platforms
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for adult learners
• Familiarity with accessibility inclusive design and clear organization of digital learning materials

This is a full-time exempt 12-month position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday during regular school hours with occasional evening or weekend availability required for professional development days school events or other faculty-facing programming. Regular travel between Harvard-Westlakes two campuses is required.

Anticipated base compensation for this position is $85000-$105000 depending on experience.

This position is eligible for Harvard-Westlakes benefits package which includes:

• Top-tier medical dental and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions
• Cafeteria allowance enjoy breakfast and lunch through our on-campus dining program
• Employee Affinity Groups
• Mental wellness resources and workshops
• Complimentary tickets to local sporting and entertainment events
• Discount at the school bookstore stock up on HW spirit wear!
• Paid holidays including Thanksgiving Winter Break and Spring Break

Harvard-Westlake is an independent school with two campuses in Los Angeles and approximately 1600 students enrolled in grades 712. Classes for grades 79 take place on the Middle School campus in the Holmby Hills neighborhood while grades 1012 are housed on the Upper School campus in Studio City. A third campus River Park focused on athletics and recreation is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.

We are dedicated to fostering a community of belonging and to advancing diversity and inclusion across all aspects of school life. We seek educators and staff who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and to fostering a community of belonging; who have the ability to work flexibly independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds; and who exemplify professionalism openness and generosity in their interactions with students and colleagues.

Harvard-Westlake School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit develop and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability or any other legally protected status.