Digital Learning Specialist

Role Overview

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 7–12.

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-Westlake’s 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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-Westlake’s educational values
• Stay current on AI developments relevant to K–12 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-Westlake’s 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

Education and Experience

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
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Experience in an independent school or comparable K–12 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

Schedule

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-Westlake’s two campuses is required.

Compensation

Anticipated base compensation for this position is $85,000-$105,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

This position is eligible for Harvard-Westlake’s 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

About Harvard-Westlake

Harvard-Westlake is an independent school with two campuses in Los Angeles and approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades 7–12. Classes for grades 7–9 take place on the Middle School campus in the Holmby Hills neighborhood, while grades 10–12 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000