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Senior Learning & Development Specialist - III*
ATR International 4.6
Instructional designer job in Foster City, CA
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Learning Technology Contractor to join our global Commercial Learning & Development team. This role is critical in driving innovation and excellence in digital learning solutions across the enterprise. You will work on cutting-edge platforms, leverage AI-driven tools, and collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver impactful learning experiences that improve performance and engagement.
Responsibilities
Learning Technology Strategy & Implementation
Own and manage the deployment of enterprise learning platforms (LMS and integrated tools).
Partner with global teams to design scalable, tech-enabled learning solutions.
Ensure seamless integration with HRIS, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
AI & Simulation-Based Learning
Develop and implement SmartWinnr AI role-play simulations for skill-building and scenario-based training.
Create and manage AI agents to deliver personalized learning experiences and virtual coaching.
Gamification & Engagement
Design and implement gamification strategies to boost learner motivation and participation.
Use gamification tools such as Qstream, Kahoot! to create competitive, interactive learning experiences.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with global & US L&D, IT, and business teams to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
Act as a trusted advisor on learning technology trends and best practices.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Stay ahead of emerging technologies in learning and AI.
Recommend enhancements to improve learner analytics and performance measurement.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in learning technology implementation and management.
Hands-on experience with platforms such as:
ACTO, Allego, MindTickle, SmartWinnr, Successfactor, or similar LMS/LXP systems.
Proven ability to design and deploy AI-driven learning solutions and gamification frameworks.
Ability to create and manage AI agents for learning and support functions.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.
Familiarity with learner analytics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of enterprise learning ecosystems and integrations (HRIS, CRM, etc.).
Certifications in learning technology or AI applications in education
$65k-99k yearly est. 1d ago
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Instructional Designer
Icon Consultants, LP 4.1
Instructional designer job in Fremont, CA
We are seeking an experienced InstructionalDesigner to lead the launch of our Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) go-live learning ecosystem during an upcoming parental leave. This role includes a structured 30-day transition period with the outgoing program lead to ensure full context handover.
You will play a critical role in driving the successful rollout of the ORC learning ecosystem and support the centralized Enablement Delivery Engine, serving recruiters, coordinators, and interviewers globally. This is a high-visibility position ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, moves fast with clarity, and brings disciplined instructional knowledge and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement learning strategies that meet stakeholder needs and scale across the organization.
Design, develop, and deliver instructional content, including course materials, job aids, assessments, and documentation.
Oversee the operational planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Manage a team of Learning and Enablement professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Communicate effectively with a broad network of stakeholders, crafting compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of learning initiatives.
Ensure high-quality, concise learning deliverables suitable for rapid adoption in a tech-focused environment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in instructionaldesign, education, or a related field.
5-6 years of experience as a curriculum manager, instructionaldesigner, technical writer, or related learning and enablement role.
Proven experience designing and developing learning content and enablement assets.
Strong operational experience in planning, coordinating, and executing educational programs across multiple delivery formats.
Ability to communicate concisely and adapt learning materials for a fast-paced tech environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in education or a related field.
Experience overseeing large-scale learning and knowledge operations.
Experience managing content development lifecycles.
Background in technology, particularly recruiting or HR systems, is highly preferred.
$54k-79k yearly est. 1d ago
Senior Training Development Specialist (Technical / eLearning)
Harvey Nash
Instructional designer job in Mountain View, CA
Trainer 3
Mountain View, CA ( Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
12 months
KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS:
Key Responsibilities
Learning Strategy & Design: Lead the design of comprehensive learning paths using models such as ADDIE, SAM, and/or Backward Design.
Stakeholder Consultation: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leadership to define learning and performance objectives that align with business goals/KPIs
Content Development: Create engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials for both in-person and self-paced learning, including:
Highly interactive eLearning modules (Storyline/Rise).
Video scripts and storyboards.
Job aids, workbooks, and facilitator guides.
Data-Driven Evaluation: Implement evaluation strategies (Kirkpatrick Model) to measure the impact of training on employee performance and ROI.
Scaling AI Initiatives: Utilize industry tools like Synthesia, tool-specific AI, and GPT's to scale adoption of generative AI among Ads P&E
LMS Management: Oversee the deployment and tracking of content within the Learning Management System, ensuring SCORM/xAPI compliance.
Mentorship: (For those at the higher end of the 4-6 year range) Provide guidance to junior designers and lead project workstreams. Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 4-6 years of experience in instructionaldesign, educational technology, or corporate training, preferably in a technical or global organization, with a proven track record of success.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert-level skills in Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise).
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Illustrator).
Familiarity with various LMS platforms (e.g., Workramp, Cornerstone, or Workday Learning).
Design Sense: A strong eye for visual hierarchy, typography, and UX/UI principles in a digital learning context.
Adaptability: Proven ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in InstructionalDesign, Organizational Development, Educational Technology, or a related field. What Sets You Apart
Prior experience in the advertising technology industry.
Experience with performance consulting to focus on behavioral change rather than just information delivery.
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
Experience working as part of a globally distributed team.
Top skills:
LMS Administration
Training development (instructionaldesign)
Stakeholder management
$76k-120k yearly est. 1d ago
Senior Training and Talent Development Specialist
Delta Electronics Americas 3.9
Instructional designer job in Fremont, CA
The Training and Talent Development Specialist is responsible for supporting training and development programs that enable every employee to build and grow meaningful careers at Delta. This role includes organizing the training committee, executing initiatives to drive upskilling and reskilling, supporting the organization's transformation goals, and implementing digital transformation efforts in training. You will collaborate with HR team members and internal stakeholders to design, deliver, and manage learning programs that enhance the knowledge, skills, and engagement of employees across the Americas region.
Key responsibilities and tasks
1.Training
▪ Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and consultations with management.
▪ Design, develop and deliver training programs for various departments using a vari-ety of media and will cover both general and specific areas such as new hire train-ing, on-the job training, and advanced training courses.
▪ Facilitate the training committee to ensure alignment with organizational objec-tives.
▪ Develop the training materials for delivering Corporate's core competencies or general working skills.
▪ Lead virtual or in-person program logistics including program communications, co-ordination of vendor contracts and scheduling, space reservation, catering, audio visual (AV) and facilitator needs.
▪ Utilize the LMS, Academy, or other relevant learning management systems to man-age various training courses.
▪ Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities to ensure program effectiveness.
▪ Coordinate necessary HR training analysis, audits, and reports in a professional manner to monitor employee training and development process.
2.Talent Development
▪ Develop and execute the assessment to identify critical talents according to HQ's policy and suggestive tool.
▪ Maintain alignment between talent strategy and organizational capability-building roadmap.
▪ Support leadership decision-making in talent planning and pipeline development.
▪ Execute company LDC and TDC program.
Desired Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Training and Talent Development or a related field.
• Strong understanding of training methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Excellent facilitation, public speaking, and presentation skills; proficient in both in-person and Zoom-based delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
•Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
•Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and service-oriented environment
•Able to work independently and as part of a team.
•Demonstrated ability to translate business strategies into talent and workforce development initiatives.
•Strong business writing skills for internal and external communication.
•Skilled in communicating across all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, including mail-merge and VLOOKUP.
• Familiar with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and committed to continuous process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
•Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD) or have trainer experience.
Experience in organizational transformation and change management
$75k-104k yearly est. 1d ago
Learning Experience Developer, Enablement
Snorkel Ai
Instructional designer job in Redwood City, CA
About Snorkel
At Snorkel, we believe meaningful AI doesn't start with the model, it starts with the data.
We're on a mission to help enterprises transform expert knowledge into specialized AI at scale. The AI landscape has gone through incredible changes between 2015, when Snorkel started as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab, to the generative AI breakthroughs of today. But one thing has remained constant: the data you use to build AI is the key to achieving differentiation, high performance, and production-ready systems. We work with some of the world's largest organizations to empower scientists, engineers, financial experts, product creators, journalists, and more to build custom AI with their data faster than ever before. Excited to help us redefine how AI is built? Apply to be the newest Snorkeler!
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Learning Experience Developer to design and implement the technology infrastructure and learning systems that power enablement at scale for our internal teams and external Expert Contributor (EC) network. You'll architect and build user-centered learning experiences, develop assessment frameworks, implement learning and knowledge base platforms, and establish the data infrastructure that enables effectiveness measurement. This role combines instructionaldesign, user experience design, learning technology implementation, and data analytics to create seamless, engaging learning journeys.
Responsibilities
Design and implement centralized learning hubs and configure learning platforms, assessment, and certification systems.
Create information architecture for discoverability, design end-to-end learning journeys, and build adaptive onboarding experiences and learning path architecture.
Design and develop certification and badging programs with clear criteria and engaging UI.
Establish a data infrastructure that connects enablement systems, create systems for tracking learner progress, and build dashboards for real-time visibility into learning effectiveness.
Design gamification elements and recognition systems, create notification strategies and engagement triggers, and design A/B testing frameworks to optimize learning experiences.
Required Skills
3+ years applying these skills in learning experience design, educational technology, instructionaldesign, or related fields
Demonstrated track record in building learning systems and infrastructure from the ground up
Portfolio showing learning system designs, user journey maps, data dashboards, assessment frameworks, or wireframes
Ability to think long-term (strategic vision) while delivering short-term value (MVP mindset)
Learning Experience Design: Expertise in user-centered design, end-to-end learning journeys, behavioral design, gamification, and various learning contexts (onboarding, skill development).
Learning Technology & Systems: Proficient in designing scalable learning technology ecosystems (LMS, LXP), information architecture, workflow design, system integration, and technical specifications for engineering teams.
Assessment Design & Analytics: Skilled in designing diverse assessment types, creating rubrics, interpreting data, using BI tools for data visualization, defining KPIs, and optionally, SQL for advanced analysis.
Technical Troubleshooting & Project Management: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, debug problems, and strong project management skills for scoping, planning, and risk management.
InstructionalDesign & Learning Science: Solid understanding of learning theory, instructionaldesign models, curriculum architecture, learning path strategies, and learning science principles like scaffolding and spaced repetition.
Bonus Skills
Expertise in mapping learning content to competencies and creating comprehensive skills taxonomies
Knowledge of community platforms
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (i.e. Figma)
Knowledge of AI/ML applications in adaptive learning, content recommendations, and personalization
Familiarity with crowdsourcing platforms, gig economy systems, or external workforce management
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Snorkel also includes benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
The salary range for this position based off of tier 1 locations such as San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Seattle and is $130,000-$240,000 All offers include equity compensation in the form of employee stock options.
Be Your Best at Snorkel
Joining Snorkel AI means becoming part of a company that has market proven solutions, robust funding, and is scaling rapidly-offering a unique combination of stability and the excitement of high growth. As a member of our team, you'll have meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives, influence key strategic decisions, and directly impact our ongoing success. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, explore leadership opportunities, or learn new skills across multiple functions, you're fully supported in building your career in an environment designed for growth, learning, and shared success.
Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Snorkel AI embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
$130k-240k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Instructional Designer
Fast Forward Training 4.1
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT FAST FORWARD
Fast Forward launched in 2014 with a simple belief: tech can help solve the world's biggest challenges. Back then, the intersection of tech and social impact was still undefined. The term “tech nonprofit” didn't even exist. So, we coined it and founded Fast Forward to support the builders using tech for social good.
Since then, Fast Forward's annual flagship Accelerator has supported an impressive portfolio of 100+ tech nonprofit builders with funding, resources, and partnerships. The result? 262M lives impacted and $1B+ in follow-on funding for tech nonprofits raised to date. Outside of the Accelerator, Fast Forward is growing the sector by offering the world's 1,000+ tech and AI-powered nonprofits resources and tools to scale. Learn more.
THE POSITION
We're seeking a mission-driven, full-time InstructionalDesigner to lead the design and development of learning experiences for tech nonprofits and the funders who support them. This role sits at the intersection of AI, social impact, and education. You will translate complex concepts into clear, practical learning modules that meet founders and funders where they are, shaping curricula that help nonprofit builders responsibly deploy and govern tech and AI in service of the public good.
This role will own Fast Forward's curriculum, defining what we teach and ensuring our learning assets are effective and grounded in real nonprofit needs. You will work closely with programs, funder education, and events teams to enable high-quality learning across workshops, convenings, publications, and digital formats.
The InstructionalDesigner reports to the VP of Marketing and Communication and collaborates closely with other members of the Marketing and Communications Team, Programs Team, Partnerships Team, and alumni.
This position is based in San Francisco, CA; it is a full-time, in-office role (no remote work). Please note: The title and level of this role are flexible depending on the candidate.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum Strategy and Ownership
Own Fast Forward's curriculum for tech nonprofits and funders.
Define Fast Forward's point of view on the concepts, skills, and practices that matter most for tech nonprofits and funders, and set clear priorities for curriculum development.
Develop and drive a cohesive curriculum strategy that reflects best practices in responsible AI and tech nonprofit work, and evolves as the landscape changes.
Design Applied Learning Experiences
Create structured, practical curricula, including frameworks, toolkits, playbooks, guided exercises, workshops, and other applied learning assets.
Translate complex technical, ethical, and organizational concepts into clear, usable learning experiences grounded in real-world nonprofit constraints.
Work with internal staff and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum is accurate, credible, and practice-informed.
Enable Delivery at Scale
Create and maintain a centralized learning hub that houses Fast Forward's curriculum and makes it easy to access, adapt, and reuse across teams.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional Fast Forward teams to ensure they have high-quality, ready-to-deliver curriculum.
Support teams to bring curriculum to life across different formats, including workshops, convenings, written resources, and digital learning experiences.
Gather feedback from real-world use of curriculum and continuously iterate to improve clarity, relevance, and impact.
Serve as a steward of curriculum quality and consistency, ensuring learning assets reflect Fast Forward's values and remain current as practices and technologies evolve.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Strong curriculum design background, ideally designing learning experiences for adults. Experience as a former teacher, educator, or learning and development specialist is a plus.
Tech/AI fluent (ideally also well-versed in the nonprofit space). Able to connect responsible tech principles to real nonprofit needs and constraints.
Excellent communicator and writer with the ability to explain nuanced concepts in clear, plain language for tech nonprofits and funders.
Highly organized project manager who can own complex projects end to end, from concept through delivery and iteration.
Collaborative teammate who thrives working across functions and incorporating feedback from diverse stakeholders.
Enthusiastic about Fast Forward's mission and the role of tech and AI in advancing social good.
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and excited to build foundational curriculum systems where none previously existed.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
401k retirement plan & employer matching
Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio - with free transit to/from downtown San Francisco!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Most importantly, input on the office snack order
COMPENSATION
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 - negotiable depending on experience
Note: In accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines, this role is expected to be performed in-person, in San Francisco.
Fast Forward is a social justice organization founded on the idea that those with proximity to the problem should have proximity to the power to fix them. Our true north is empowering tech nonprofit leaders with the tools, community, and capital they need to scale solutions for underserved groups, and we know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is inextricable from that pursuit. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines to learn how we approach DEI across our investments, community, and workplace.
Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer.
$110k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
Instructional Designer
Artech Information System 4.8
Instructional designer job in South San Francisco, CA
Hi,
Hope you are doing well!!!
My name is Shyam and I'm a recruiter at Artech Information Systems, a global staffing and IT consulting company. We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, and we currently have a job opening that may interest you. Below is a summary of the position.
If you believe you're qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please give me a call as soon as possible at **************.
You may also respond to me via email with a copy of your updated resume and your best contact number and timings for further discussion.
Job Description
Duties:
Designs, develops, and implements training courses and supporting materials for predetermined Learning Solution programs in the area of Good Clinical Practices and Good Pharma covigilance Practices for the Product Development Organization.
Leads and manages course development for smaller (less- complex) projects utilizing multiple learning modalities (e.g., online, instructor-led, etc.).
Supports the development of training for senior designers.
Perform training needs analyss for projects and courses, in close collaboration with subject matter experts and key business stakeholders, senior designers.
Applies instructionaldesign standards in the development of training materials.
Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop training.
Creates and implements project communications to internal team members, customers, stakeholders, sponsors and management with guidance as needed.
Skills:
Knowledge of skill with standard InstructionalDesign methodology (ADDIE).
Strong planning, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
Excellent communicator (written and verbal).
Process driven. Self-starter.
Demonstrated ability to develop both technical and conceptual material for both large and small audiences in a clear and concise manner.
Proven ability to create robust knowledge and skills assessments.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Expertise in Web Based Tratining authoring, graphics, sound (e.g., Articulate Storyline II , Captivate).
Experience working in compliance driven industries (GxP) preferred.
Qualifications
Education:
BS/BA required; MA in InstructionalDesign or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Information
Shyam Sheriel
Associate Recruiter - Staffing
Artech Information Systems LLC
360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960
Office: ************ | Fax: ************
$62k-89k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Instructional Designer
Insight Global
Instructional designer job in Oakland, CA
Insight Global is looking for an InstructionalDesigner, to sit remotely, who will be responsible for converting existing UPK training materials into clear, accessible, and user‑friendly job aids, ensuring all new documents meet accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508. In this role, you will review and improve content for clarity, accuracy, and ease of use while translating complex HR system processes into simple, actionable steps. They will also evaluate sets of related materials to determine when content should be consolidated and reorganized for maximum user comprehension. Daily work includes proofreading, refining formatting and structure, maintaining consistency across deliverables, and collaborating with subject matter experts as needed to validate content accuracy and decisions.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ********************.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: ****************************************************
Skills and Requirements
- Expert-level skill in creating accessible-compliant documents/PDFs (WCAG, ADA, Section 508)
- Strong ability to understand, interpret, summarize, and simplify complex technical or HR system content
- Demonstrated experience writing job aids, quick reference guides, and systems training materials
- Practical working knowledge of HR systems, ideally PeopleSoft, and general HR process flows
- Minimum 2 years of experience in instructionaldesign or technical writing
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. - Experience working in a higher education system, public institution, or large, complex organization.
- Familiarity with UPK content structure or prior experience converting UPK materials.
- Knowledge of UC policies, HR workflows, or systemwide processes.
- Ability to standardize content across multiple SMEs or teams.
- Strong visual design or layout skills for improving readability and user guidance.
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat accessibility tools, screen reader testing, or remediation software.
- Ability to propose improvements to the training ecosystem beyond the immediate conversion task.
$57k-81k yearly est. 5d ago
AI Training - Machine Learning Specialist (PST)
Prolific 4.2
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
AI Trainer - Machine Learning Specialists
Prolific is not just another player in the AI space - we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The role
We're looking for AI Trainer - Machine Learning Specialists to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models using real ML expertise. If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for AI tasks. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.
Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $150/hr per AI task completed. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.
What you'll bring
AI Training task skills and verifiable professional experience as a Machine Learning Specialist (e.g., ML engineer, data scientist, applied scientist, research engineer)
A willingness to take our skills verification test to assess your suitability for our participant pool
Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on complex tasks for up to one hour at a time
A reliable and fast internet connection and access to a computer
A willingness to self-declare your earnings, as our participants are self-employed
A Paypal account to receive payment from our clients
What you'll be doing in the role
Completing AI training tasks such as analyzing, editing, and writing annotations (including technical reasoning and structured evaluation)
Judging the performance of AI in performing ML-relevant tasks (e.g., model/experiment critique, data leakage detection, metrics interpretation, debugging approach, methodology review)
Improving cutting-edge AI models by providing expert feedback on correctness, robustness, clarity, and technical depth
Key Technologies
General AI Training
Model Evaluation and Evals
Trust and Safety
Red Teaming
Quality Analytics
Data/ML Concepts (e.g., supervised learning, deep learning, NLP, CV, statistics, experimentation)
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant
Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using professional machine learning expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.
We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation - one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity.
Links to more information on Prolific
Website
Youtube
Privacy Statement
By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal personal information.
$92k-119k yearly est. Auto-Apply 18d ago
Learning Specialist 2
San Francisco University High School 4.2
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
At San Francisco University High School, we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.
San Francisco University High School is a college preparatory school. We seek teachers who are thoroughly educated in their disciplines, who are devoted to the love of learning, and who will contribute to the school's invigorating intellectual climate. Throughout the school, we seek to hire adults who are stimulating and supportive in their work with students and who share our belief in the moral and educational value of diversity.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, supports 10th-grade students with learning disabilities or academic challenges, teaches metacognition and neurodiversity classes to all 10th-graders, and works with families, teachers, and mentors in supporting students with learning differences. The role involves significant collaboration with mentors, deans, and faculty to ensure a smooth transition to high school for all students.
Requirements
10th-grade student support:
Student Support Plans:
Maintain and update individual Student Support Plans for students at UHS who receive accommodations;
When necessary, assist in helping families, students, and teachers understand the student support plan
Assist students in coordinating their accommodations and communicating these accommodations to teachers;
Reach out and assess students referred by teachers, mentors, and administrators who are academically at-risk to determine a plan of action
Proctor test for students who request to test in the Learning Center
Teach metacognition and neurodiversity classes, which include management of peer tutors and supervision of peer tutoring programs
11th and 12th-grade student support
Remain informed of current College Board and ACT requirements; advise families of students with learning plans regarding testing dates, validity of documentation, and application procedures
Apply on behalf of students for accommodations on standardized tests through the College Board and the ACT
Arrange for supervision and proctoring of standardized tests, when needed, and at times on weekends, for students who receive accommodations
Proctor test for students who request to test in the Learning Center
Collaboration
Work closely with the 10th-grade mentors, class dean, and counseling team to support 10th-grade student
Consult with individual faculty upon request, providing support as needed to teachers and mentors regarding the needs of specific students
Develop and conduct professional growth for student-facing adults
Partner with deans to present to 10th-grade families on learning support at UHS, study skills, test prep, and developing student advocacy for learning disabilities
General:
Attend and contribute to committee meetings as assigned, department meetings, and other groups as assigned
Maintain discretion and keep confidential records and relevant documentation of students with learning differences;
Maintains physical and digital resources related to learning, neuroscience, and learning differences
Attends and presents at occasional evening and weekend school events
Actively participates in the full life of the school, which can include but is not limited to: mentoring, sponsoring affinity groups, coaching, sponsoring co-curricular clubs, and involvement with our Breakthrough SummerBridge program
Vigorously engage in their own professional development
Establishes community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school's constituencies
Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school's documents
Since safety and security are everyone's responsibility, take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education with a focus on special education, or significant coursework in special education, or a degree in a related field from a four-year college or university is required
Coursework or professional development in curriculum and instruction, or an education degree, preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience using neuropsychological evaluations, IEPs, and related educational assessment tools to assist with interpreting scores, implementing accommodations, allocating resources, and helping teachers and families understand their students' learning needs
Competence in specific learning and developmental needs of Middle and High School-aged students
A commitment to student-centered education and inclusive classroom practices
Demonstrate an interest in staying current on education and LD research and best practices
Demonstrate knowledge of managing student data with confidentiality
An understanding of and commitment to the school's mission
Demonstrates a growth mindset and openness to feedback
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and the program
Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion, and creativity
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to work with students, families, administrators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in preparing lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs, and accommodations
Demonstrates skill to use appropriate formative and summative assessments and strategies in the classroom
Commitment to teaching the whole child
A working understanding of UDL, UbD, and Grading for Equity concepts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all constituents in the school community
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability and flexibility to use Google Suite, learning management systems, online meeting and conferencing applications, and operating Audio/Visual equipment
If you are interested in being a candidate, please prepare a résumé and cover letter expressing your interest and expertise for the position. Please submit all materials using the online application.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
SALARY
Salary is based on a scale that is tied to years of relevant experience. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000.
$100k-125k yearly 13d ago
Senior Machine Learning Specialist
Hamster
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
You will be responsible for developing and implementing machine learning solutions that power our AI-native platform. This role requires expertise in custom model development, transformer architectures, and production deployment of ML systems.
Responsibilities
Design and develop custom machine learning models for specific business use cases.
Implement and optimize transformer architectures for natural language processing tasks.
Develop and maintain ML pipelines for data preprocessing, model training, and inference.
Work with large language models and implement fine-tuning strategies.
Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and optimize their performance.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy ML models in production environments.
Monitor and maintain model performance in production, implementing retraining strategies as needed.
Conduct research on emerging ML techniques and evaluate their applicability to our platform.
Mentor junior ML engineers and contribute to best practices within the team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in machine learning development and deployment.
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar).
Deep understanding of transformer architectures and their applications in NLP.
Experience with large language models and fine-tuning techniques.
Proficiency in implementing and optimizing RAG systems.
Experience with ML model deployment and production monitoring.
Strong understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
Experience with cloud platforms and ML infrastructure (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, or similar).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MLOps and ML pipeline orchestration tools.
Knowledge of distributed training and model optimization techniques.
Experience with vector databases and similarity search algorithms.
Familiarity with reinforcement learning and multi-agent systems.
The Role Peregrine is hiring a Sales Onboarding & Product Enablement, Curriculum Developer to own both the end-to-end Sales New Hire experience and the ongoing product and platform enablement strategy for our go-to-market teams. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously evolving onboarding, a 30-60-90 certification program, and scalable enablement systems that help Account Executives ramp quickly and remain fluent as our platform, market, and customer needs evolve. This is a highly execution-oriented role for a builder who thrives in ambiguity and loves creating from scratch. You'll partner closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, Product Marketing, and Sales Managers to ensure Peregrine's sales team deeply understands the platform, customer use cases, and value we deliver in the public safety ecosystem-on day one and long after ramp. What You'll Do Own Sales New Hire Enablement * Design and deliver a comprehensive Sales New Hire onboarding experience from Day 1 through ramp. * Ensure new hires develop deep, working proficiency across the platform, including core workflows and the value the platform delivers. * Establish onboarding as the foundation for long-term product mastery. Build and Operate a 30-60-90 Certification Program * Design and run a structured 30-60-90 certification program with clear proficiency standards. * Define milestones across product fluency, platform navigation, demo execution, and feature knowledge. * Partner with Sales Managers to align certification outcomes with ramp expectations. * Track progress and iterate based on performance data and feedback. Develop and Deliver Sales New Hire Bootcamp * Build and lead a Sales New Hire Bootcamp combining live instruction and hands-on platform practice. * Ensure reps can confidently demonstrate the core platform within their first 30 days, with deeper proficiency by 60 and 90 days. * Update Bootcamp content to reflect platform updates and product releases. Own Ongoing Product & Platform Enablement * Deliver continuous product enablement to keep the sales team current on new features and workflows. * Establish a consistent operating cadence for release readiness, refresh training, and advanced platform deep dives. * Build scalable, on-demand enablement assets including playbooks, demo scripts, videos, walkthroughs, and internal resources. * Partner with Product and Product Marketing to translate roadmap updates and launches into field-ready product training. Cross-Functional Partnership & Impact *
Collaborate closely with Sales Leadership, Solutions Engineering, Product, and Product Marketing. * Serve as the bridge between Product and Sales, ensuring clarity and execution. * Track enablement metrics such as ramp time, certification outcomes, and demo readiness to continuously improve impact. What We Look For * 5+ years in Sales, Product, or GTM Enablement in a high-growth SaaS or B2G (preferably Public Safety) environment. * Proven experience building onboarding, certifications, bootcamps, and enablement content. * Strong facilitator with excellent storytelling and instructionaldesign skills. * Ability to translate complex products into clear, compelling sales narratives and demos. * Highly organized, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. * Builder mindset with a bias toward action and iteration. * Experience with complex or technical sales motions preferred. * Mission-driven and energized by Peregrine's impact in public safety. * Located in San Francisco, California and willing to come into the office on a hybrid basis. Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Annually + Benefits + Equity (if applicable) + Bonus (if applicable) Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
$43k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 5d ago
Learning Specialist K-4th (2026-2027 School Year)
The Hamlin School 4.0
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
Title: Learning Specialist for K through 4th, all-girls school
Reports to: Lower School Division Head
Primary Responsibilities:
Serves on the Student Support Services team and is a key partner with the Lower School Division Head. Works with excellence and empathy with students who are experiencing academic difficulty and/or who have diagnosed learning differences. Identifies learning styles, analyzes and interprets testing data, provides screenings, reviews other pertinent information, and prescribes specific, appropriate, and practical learning strategies. Coordinates a team effort that includes teachers, other educational professionals, physicians, the student, and parents. Supports students in developing strategies in the areas of time management, organization, and study skills through structured intervention.
Requirements: Master's Degree in Special Education or Master's in Elementary Education and Educational Therapy certification (or equivalent); additional credential(s) in reading remediation or mild to moderate learning disabilities or gifted and talented education. Candidates that are currently pursuing their qualifications may also be considered.
Hours/Classification: Full-Time; Exempt; In-Person
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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment
The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school's mission and Creed* at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students' social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school's overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues' success.
*The Hamlin Creed: Compassion; Courage, Honesty; Respect; Responsibility
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At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.
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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Students
Advises students on effective learning strategies and helps them to demystify their learning profiles
Meets regularly with students who have learning differences in an effort to support classroom instructional goals and their self-confidence
Administers assessments to help screen for learning differences
Provides individual and small group academic interventions according to need
Monitors caseload students' progress and maintains accurate records of growth
Parents
Serves as the point person for outside providers and parents whose children require support beyond classroom instruction
Attends and participates in meetings with parents, Director of Community Well-being, division head(s), teachers, and outside student support such as tutors, related therapists, doctors, etc.
Provides opportunities for parents to increase their knowledge about learning differences and accommodations
In partnership with the administration, supports and crafts the continuing education of Hamlin parents
(i.e. meetings, the facilitation of parenting groups, recommendations of appropriate books, speakers, workshops).
Maintains a robust webpage on the Hamlin website that includes pertinent information and valuable resources for parental support
Interprets standardized test scores with parents for students with low or discrepant scores or as requested by parents
Faculty
Consults with teachers regarding students' learning needs-both for students with identified learning disorders and those identified as gifted
Teaches and demonstrates learning strategies to teachers to enable them to support students' academic growth and executive functioning
Offers professional development sessions to faculty during division meetings or in smaller groups
Works in partnership with the Director of Community Well-being, school counselor(s), Mathematics Specialist (K-4), and Literacy Specialist (K-4) to build faculty capacity to understand and meet students' needs
Coordinates with other school Learning Specialists to ensure successful transitions for students through transfer of student information between divisions
Administrative Tasks
Serves as a member of the Student Support Services Team with fellow Learning Specialists, Counselors, and Director of Community Well-being
Remains current on developments in the fields of special education, learning and the brain, classroom methodologies, and the unique challenges for girls in academic settings
Recommends, in close partnership with the Director of Community Well-being, full neuropsychological testing and therapeutic support when needed
Generates records of recommendation for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Maintains and updates student learning profiles and official notes using School's online student information system
Reads and distills neuropsychological reports and interprets results for school personnel
Creates individualized learning plans for students with identified learning needs, including classroom and testing accommodations
Designs a balanced schedule, maximizing student needs through academic intervention groups and teacher collaboration time
Manages the process for standardized testing accommodations and administration of such tests with the division head(s).
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan)
Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)
Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate normal depth perception
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines
$48k-62k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Learning Designer
Mercor
Instructional designer job in San Francisco, CA
Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.
Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $1.5 million a day.
Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You'll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.
Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.
About the Role
We're looking for a Learning Designer to build the instructional infrastructure that powers Mercor's human data operations - both for our internal teams and the thousands of talent experts who execute complex AI training tasks.
Your work will span three key areas:
Project-level instructionaldesign:
Review and improve project guidelines, rubrics, and instruction documents to maximize clarity and task performance for our talent experts to complete data annotation and evaluation work
Transform complex task specifications into well-structured instructional materials that talent experts can follow accurately
Partner with project teams to identify where documentation gaps are causing quality issues and design solutions
Centralized learning academies:
Build centralized academy programs for complex data types related to post-training for LLMs
Create structured upskilling pathways that prepare talent experts for increasingly sophisticated project work
Develop assessments and certification frameworks that validate readiness for specific project types
Internal training systems:
Design and develop training curricula for internal Mercor employees across the full project lifecycle - from onboarding fundamentals to advanced client-facing skills
Build competency-based learning paths that progress from foundational concepts to applied expertise
Develop evaluation and certification systems to ensure consistent quality and skill development across teams
You'll be designing learning experiences that develop genuine expertise, whether that's teaching an SPL to run a client conversation or helping a talent expert understand the nuances of turning their expertise into a rubric that can evaluate LLM responses. Your work directly impacts the quality of data that trains frontier AI systems.
What We're Looking For
2+ years of experience in learning design, instructionaldesign, curriculum development, or technical writing
Strong pedagogical foundation - you understand how people actually learn and can design experiences that build real skills, not just surface familiarity
Excellent writing and communication skills - you can make complex concepts clear and actionable for diverse audiences
Experience creating task documentation or procedural guides - you know how to write instructions that people can actually follow
Ability to diagnose instructional problems - when task quality suffers, you can identify whether it's a training gap, a documentation issue, or something else
Experience creating multi-format content (written documentation, video, interactive exercises, assessments)
Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration - we're building systems in a fast-moving environment, and you'll need to ship and improve continuously
Systems thinking orientation - you see how individual skills connect to broader operational excellence
Nice to Have
Experience in tech, AI/ML, or data operations environments
Experience building training programs at high-growth startups
Background in teaching, coaching, or educational leadership
Familiarity with data annotation, labeling, or evaluation workflows
Background in training for client-facing or sales roles
$70k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 9d ago
Learning Specialist
Director of Student Health In Vallejo, California
Instructional designer job in Vallejo, CA
Reporting to the Director of Student Success, the Learning Specialist is responsible for developing learning and retention strategies and solutions for adult learners in graduate professional programs of TUC's three colleges: College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Education and Health Sciences. The Learning Specialist works directly with students who are challenged by their coursework, testing, and board exams and provides remedial assistance to understand and overcome their deficits. Students self-refer and are referred by faculty. In addition to one-on-one advising, the Learning Specialist delivers workshops and teaches classes on learning strategies, study skills, test-taking skills, time management, stress reduction, and other topics related to learning outcomes. Touro has peer tutoring, study hall monitoring, food distribution and note taking programs that are supervised and managed by the Office of Student Success. Additionally, this person is responsible for supporting the review of requests for accommodations that are submitted by students and ensuring that approved accommodations are implemented and maintained throughout the students' time at Touro.
Responsibilities
Direct academic support services to the diverse student population
Teach and develop learning strategy and time management courses, presentations, and workshops in virtual synchronous and asynchronous learning environments and in person learning environments.
Provide students with strategies on how to efficiently study based on their own learning preferences, including how to improve or adapt their own strategies for different course.
Assist and support the various programs in providing accommodations to students with documented disabilities.
Assist with University events such as Orientation, Commencement, and White Coat Ceremonies
Attend department, program, and university meetings and committees.
Coordinate and supervise virtual and on campus study hall
Supervise student Peer Tutors, Food Distribution Support and Study Hall Monitors
Coordinate peer tutoring program and provide orientation and training
Assess student learning styles, study skills and test-taking skills
Develop individualized study plans
Maintain case files for all students receiving academic services
Work with Director to develop and implement “early alert” systems and programs to identify and assess students who are academically at risk.
Monitor student academic progress directly with students and colleges
Incorporate findings for annual program evaluation for continuous improvements
Assist the Director in the review of requests for accommodations and consult with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs to determine eligibility
Work with faculty and staff to implement accommodations and ensure that confidentiality is maintained
Demonstrate the University's core values of social justice, intellectual pursuit and service to humanity through their work.
Show a capacity to support and empower students from a variety of identities (race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, sex, age, etc.)
Serve as a designated Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee under the Clery Act and Title IX regulations, respectively.
Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary, some evenings and Sundays.
Supervise student Work Study workers
Supervise volunteers for food distribution events
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to communicate complex material to small and large groups
Excellent on line teaching skills
Must possess ability to present material to high-achieving graduate students and faculty.
Excellent problem solving; analytical skills and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Knowledge of Active Learning Theories
Must possess standard Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Must have capability to work in an integrated database environment
Ability to create content and use social media platforms
Ability to create and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with various constituency groups
Experience and enthusiasm in working with a diverse student, staff, and faculty population in a growing university setting
Familiarity with FERPA, and applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding student records.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required (degree in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychology or English preferred)
Master's degree preferred with a concentration in the field of adult learning, or counseling
Four years of experience in adult learning and assessment of learning deficits
Experience working with graduate level students to improve their study effectiveness, time management skills, and testing abilities
Experience working with graduate/professional level students
Experience with on line teaching environment
Experience with graduate level life sciences or health sciences preferred
Maximum Salary USD $72,408.19/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $61,546.96/Yr.
$61.5k-72.4k yearly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Middle School - Learning Specialist
The Nueva School 4.2
Instructional designer job in Hillsborough, CA
Learning Support at Nueva
Our Learning Support Program at Nueva is grounded in a strengths-based philosophy that supports gifted students with learning differences in thriving socially, emotionally, and academically. We partner with students to help them understand their unique learning profiles, recognize their strengths, and build a positive sense of self.
Through this work, we empower students to celebrate their identity across all aspects and to develop the skills necessary for self-advocacy. We also collaborate closely with teachers and families, providing education and guidance around learning differences and the instructional strategies that best support student growth. Our goal is to foster an inclusive school culture where students with learning differences feel understood, supported, and able to flourish.
The Position
The Grades 5-8 Learning Specialist will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team that includes learning support, counseling, social-emotional learning, and school administration. This role takes a strengths-based approach to supporting middle school students who are gifted and demonstrate potential or have identified learning differences.
This position is well-suited for an educator who is eager to grow their practice within a supportive professional community. The Learning Specialist will work closely with students, teachers, and families to develop instructional strategies and learning.
Key qualities and interests include:
A strong interest in gifted education and learning differences
A developing skill set in creating instructional strategies and accommodations for middle school learners
Curiosity and commitment to social-emotional learning
An openness to project-based and experiential learning approaches
Willingness to engage thoughtfully and compassionately with students, families, and colleagues
Interest in staying current with research and best practices in special and gifted education
Mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional learning are central to this role.
A Day in the Life
As a Learning Specialist (Grades 5-8), your day is centered on supporting students through a strengths-based, student-centered approach.
You'll collaborate closely with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to develop and implement accommodation and intervention plans, review educational evaluations, and support student well-being. Coaching teachers, co-planning inclusive classroom practices, and contributing to professional learning are regular parts of the role.
You'll work one-on-one and in small groups with students to develop learning strategies, build confidence, and enhance self-advocacy skills. You'll also help shape learning support systems, partner with admissions, lead parent education opportunities, and participate in the broader life of the school-including attending community events and chaperoning student trips.
Each day is collaborative, dynamic, and grounded in meaningful relationships with students and colleagues.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience reviewing psychoeducational assessments
Experience working as a learning specialist, special educator, or in a closely related role
Demonstrated experience supporting students with learning differences in an educational setting
Experience collaborating on student support or accommodation plans and monitoring student progress over time
Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school-aged students and their families
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team
Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous professional growth
Commitment to providing accessible, inclusive, and equitable student supports
Alignment with a compassionate, strengths-based approach to learning support
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or advanced coursework in education, special education, psychology, or a related field
Experience with gifted learners or a strong interest in learning about giftedness
Experience working in middle and/or high school settings
Comfort working in dynamic environments that value reflection, creativity, and iteration
Encouragement to Apply
We encourage educators to apply even if they do not meet all the preferred qualifications.
If you are excited about supporting students with learning differences, committed to equity and inclusion, and eager to grow your practice within a collaborative community, we would welcome your application.
Compensation and Benefits
The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $79,200 - $145,900. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.
We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums, a generous match on our retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Relocation assistance available. Eligibility rules must be met.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Qualifications
Please submit your application information - cover letter describing your interest and preparedness for the position, a resume documenting your relevant experience and expertise, and contact information for three professional references, including an explanation of your relationship - to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions, please email Karen Tiegel at ***********************.
The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.
A school that honors multiple pathways to learning through inquiry and experience. Nueva is recognized for its distinctive inquiry-based, interdisciplinary studies; project-based learning; and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”
For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: *******************
$79.2k-145.9k yearly Easy Apply 15d ago
Expanded Learning Specialist I @ Districtwide #3728
Mt. Diablo Unified School District 4.4
Instructional designer job in Concord, CA
MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
EXPANDED LEARNING SPECIALIST I
Work Days: 193
DEFINITION:
Under the general direction of the certificated and/or classified person in charge, to instruct students in specialized areas, usually as part of the educational enrichment and health activities of the Expanded Learning Program(s); and perform related work as required and provide general instructional support services in various educational programs; and perform other related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES / Responsibilities:
Essential Functions (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job functions).
Plan, organize, and facilitate the educational enrichment opportunities provided and assemble, distribute, collect and maintain instructional materials.
Instructs students and modifies activities as needed.
Model professional behavior and language with all stakeholders
Knowledge of and reinforce the school rules of conduct and behavior as well as program policies and procedures
Use and model effective management and conflict resolution strategies,
Address questions and concerns to the Expanded Learning lead staff when problems arise.
Follow a site-specific weekly schedule and be prepared with all materials for lessons taught every day.
Participate in all Expanded Learning Program staff development.
May be requested to drive passenger vans transporting district students and adhere to all guidelines, expectations and district policies (This will require training from MDUSD Transportation Department).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; some experience working with children; education or experience in the particular field of enrichment.
Knowledge of:
General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, and administration both orally and in writing
Follow oral and written directions and accept guidance and feedback
Listen, communicate effectively and act responsibly.
Licenses and Certificates:
A valid California driver's license.
Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen).
Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.
Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.
MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (210 Days; Classified Hourly Rate) Board Approval June 2025
$43k-59k yearly est. 60d+ ago
1st - 5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer
Play CV
Instructional designer job in Castro Valley, CA
Job DescriptionDescription:
About PlayCV
PlayCV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Castro Valley students by providing high-quality afterschool programs rooted in joyful play, hands-on learning, and whole-child development.
We partner with nine elementary schools and two middle schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District to deliver meaningful enrichment experiences that include arts, science, music, STEM, recreation, social-emotional learning, and academic support.
Our programs support students in building confidence, exploring creativity, strengthening social skills, and forming meaningful relationships. We create safe, inclusive spaces where students feel welcomed, valued, and connected.
Our work is guided by our Community Agreements, which shape how we show up for students, families, school partners, and each other.
Position Overview
The 1st-5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer will develop activities that correspond to PlayCV enrichment themes and student interests. The Curriculum & Program Designer will collaborate with team members to create after school and summer camp curriculum that deliver exciting, inclusive, and fun educational opportunities for students. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Program Design, the 1st-5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer develops curriculum for PlayCV's elementary school students.
The majority of the work in this role will be to research activities, curate curriculum, create slide decks, produce sample projects, order & prepare supplies, and collaborate with team members in the PlayCV office. Other duties include, but are not limited to: attend training and meetings, assist with training and meetings. This role also supports program quality through site visits, feedback collection, and ongoing curriculum refinement.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage curriculum development for 1st-5th grade by creating engaging and age-appropriate activities
Conduct research and prepare age appropriate curriculum and supplies for 1st-5th enrichment activities
Draft and create curriculum slide decks through Google Slides
Draft and send daily reminders to Team Captains
Ensure all materials are aligned with educational standards and summer themes
Create Feedback Forms and review curriculum feedback from Team Captains and make adjustments as needed
Order supplies as needed
Pick-up and deliver supplies to school sites as needed
Attend all PlayCV required meetings and trainings, including bi-weekly Team Captain meetings
Assist in preparing training sessions for PlayCV staff as needed
All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Program Design
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months of experience in curriculum development and project management
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with importance on follow up and accountability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to adapt to evolving needs and manage unforeseen challenges with professionalism
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and engage in regular computer use
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Experience in educational settings, particularly with 1st - 5th grade, is preferred
Conditions of Employment
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The HR department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
Negative TB test within the last 4 years.
Able to travel to multiple work sites.
Must attend any PlayCV required training.
$51k-75k yearly est. 9d ago
Instructional Designer
Icon Consultants, LP 4.1
Instructional designer job in San Jose, CA
We are seeking an experienced InstructionalDesigner to lead the launch of our Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) go-live learning ecosystem during an upcoming parental leave. This role includes a structured 30-day transition period with the outgoing program lead to ensure full context handover.
You will play a critical role in driving the successful rollout of the ORC learning ecosystem and support the centralized Enablement Delivery Engine, serving recruiters, coordinators, and interviewers globally. This is a high-visibility position ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, moves fast with clarity, and brings disciplined instructional knowledge and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement learning strategies that meet stakeholder needs and scale across the organization.
Design, develop, and deliver instructional content, including course materials, job aids, assessments, and documentation.
Oversee the operational planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Manage a team of Learning and Enablement professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Communicate effectively with a broad network of stakeholders, crafting compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of learning initiatives.
Ensure high-quality, concise learning deliverables suitable for rapid adoption in a tech-focused environment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in instructionaldesign, education, or a related field.
5-6 years of experience as a curriculum manager, instructionaldesigner, technical writer, or related learning and enablement role.
Proven experience designing and developing learning content and enablement assets.
Strong operational experience in planning, coordinating, and executing educational programs across multiple delivery formats.
Ability to communicate concisely and adapt learning materials for a fast-paced tech environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in education or a related field.
Experience overseeing large-scale learning and knowledge operations.
Experience managing content development lifecycles.
Background in technology, particularly recruiting or HR systems, is highly preferred.
$54k-79k yearly est. 1d ago
1st - 5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer
Play CV
Instructional designer job in Castro Valley, CA
About PlayCV
PlayCV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Castro Valley students by providing high-quality afterschool programs rooted in joyful play, hands-on learning, and whole-child development.
We partner with nine elementary schools and two middle schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District to deliver meaningful enrichment experiences that include arts, science, music, STEM, recreation, social-emotional learning, and academic support.
Our programs support students in building confidence, exploring creativity, strengthening social skills, and forming meaningful relationships. We create safe, inclusive spaces where students feel welcomed, valued, and connected.
Our work is guided by our Community Agreements, which shape how we show up for students, families, school partners, and each other.
Position Overview
The 1st-5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer will develop activities that correspond to PlayCV enrichment themes and student interests. The Curriculum & Program Designer will collaborate with team members to create after school and summer camp curriculum that deliver exciting, inclusive, and fun educational opportunities for students. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Program Design, the 1st-5th Grade Curriculum & Program Designer develops curriculum for PlayCV's elementary school students.
The majority of the work in this role will be to research activities, curate curriculum, create slide decks, produce sample projects, order & prepare supplies, and collaborate with team members in the PlayCV office. Other duties include, but are not limited to: attend training and meetings, assist with training and meetings. This role also supports program quality through site visits, feedback collection, and ongoing curriculum refinement.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage curriculum development for 1st-5th grade by creating engaging and age-appropriate activities
Conduct research and prepare age appropriate curriculum and supplies for 1st-5th enrichment activities
Draft and create curriculum slide decks through Google Slides
Draft and send daily reminders to Team Captains
Ensure all materials are aligned with educational standards and summer themes
Create Feedback Forms and review curriculum feedback from Team Captains and make adjustments as needed
Order supplies as needed
Pick-up and deliver supplies to school sites as needed
Attend all PlayCV required meetings and trainings, including bi-weekly Team Captain meetings
Assist in preparing training sessions for PlayCV staff as needed
All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Program Design
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months of experience in curriculum development and project management
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with importance on follow up and accountability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to adapt to evolving needs and manage unforeseen challenges with professionalism
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and engage in regular computer use
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Experience in educational settings, particularly with 1st - 5th grade, is preferred
Conditions of Employment
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The HR department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
Negative TB test within the last 4 years.
Able to travel to multiple work sites.
Must attend any PlayCV required training.
Salary Description $70,340 per year
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