Online Learning Educator

State of Washington$78K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education or closely related field
  • Three years of experience in adult education design and delivery
  • Three years of experience training staff within Washington State courts
  • Strong technical aptitude with Microsoft 365 tools
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently from concept to implementation

Responsibilities

  • Design educational content for eLearning delivery with subject matter experts
  • Create engaging instructional activities for online learning
  • Build eLearning courses using authoring software
  • Develop multimedia resources like graphics and videos
  • Upload and configure courses in the learning management system
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of eLearning courses

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Participation in Washington Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Access to a Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement savings
  • Paid holidays and sick leave accrual for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program to support well-being and mental health
Full Job Description
Salary: $78,504.00 - $102,996.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-71
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Ready to make a statewide impact through innovative online learning?
The Washington Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a detail-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic online learning educator to join our Court Education team. In this role, you'll help shape the future of learning across Washington State's court community by designing, developing, and delivering innovative education experiences for both internal and external partners.
You'll work closely with the Court Education Services (CES) Manager and collaborate with a dynamic team of educators, subject-matter experts, and education committees. Your work in developing dynamic eLearning courses, demos, educational resources, and more helps create learning environments that are engaging, accessible, and impactful.
This position focuses on curriculum and instructional design, eLearning development, multimedia design, project management, and the deployment of online learning in our learning management system. It also plays an important part in supporting court customers throughout the state. While this is not a supervisory role, you'll have plenty of room to bring your creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for meaningful learning to a mission-driven environment.
If you enjoy crafting high-quality online learning experiences, collaborating with diverse experts, and making a positive difference in how court professionals learn and grow, we'd love to meet you.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts
Online Learning Educator (Court Educator)

Court Services Division
Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2026-71

Status: Project, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 64: $78,504 - $102,996 per year (DOQ).

Opens: August 06, 2026

Closes: August 30 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.
*Duration: This project position is currently funded through June 30, 2027.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties
In this role, you will:

  • Works with subject matter experts to design educational content for eLearning delivery
  • Designs engaging role-specific instructional activities for online modalities
  • Builds eLearning courses and online programs using eLearning authoring software
  • Develops multimedia (e.g., graphics, videos, animations, interactive games, etc.)
  • Uploads, configures, and deploys online courses in AOC's learning management system (LMS)
  • Evaluates effectiveness of deployed eLearning courses
  • Performs other duties as required.


Qualifications
A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge and global understanding of education methodology may substitute for education and/or experience requirements. Directly relevant experience will still be considered even if the years of required experience are not met.
  • Bachelor's degree in education or closely related field

AND
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience in the design and delivery of adult education.

OR
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience in the Washington State courts, responsible for training court staff.

Must be willing to travel. This position may require periodic travel to support programs in various parts of the state for up to one week at a time.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Delivers exceptional customer service, consultation, and educational support while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Designs and delivers effective curriculum and learning experiences using sound adult education principles and accessibility standards.
  • Demonstrates strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and the ability to self-learn new technologies.
  • Analyzes complex issues, develops solutions, and independently manages projects from concept through implementation.
  • Sets realistic expectations, meets deadlines, and takes personal responsibility for producing high-quality work.
  • Adapts quickly to change, manages time and resources effectively, and maintains a positive, flexible approach in both independent and team environments.


Supplemental Information
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
  • Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
  • This position may be overtime eligible.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave

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