Online Learning Educator

Posting number: 2026-71

Department: Administrative Office of the Courts

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Customer Service, Education, Training & Library

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.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov. 

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.