Lead Professional Learning Specialist, STEM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Facilitate exceptional professional learning experiences for educators and school leaders implementing Amplify STEM programs.

• Cultivate extensive knowledge of Amplify STEM offerings and professional learning initiatives.

• Provide remote and onsite professional development approximately two days a week for groups of 30–40 educators.

• Tailor facilitation techniques to meet the diverse needs of various school and district partners.

• Oversee session logistics and ensure timely completion of deliverables with accuracy.

• Engage in certification training along with ongoing observation, coaching, and feedback cycles.

• Mentor and guide a cohort of around 30–40 Professional Learning Specialists through observations, coaching dialogues, practical modeling, peer practice, and constructive feedback.

• Create and execute targeted development plans based on observational insights, customer input, survey results, and personal reflection.

• Analyze post-session survey results to identify patterns and deliver actionable recommendations.

• Share insights regarding individual and cohort performance with internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new Professional Learning Specialists.

• Convey customer experiences and product implementation feedback to Product and Program teams.

• Keep abreast of product updates, enhancements, and guidance for implementation.

• Contribute to knowledge-sharing, resource development, interdepartmental collaboration, and ongoing improvement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in PreK–12 education.

• At least 2 years of experience in coaching educators within PreK–12 environments.

• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and their effective application in professional development contexts.

• In-depth knowledge of STEM instructional best practices that align with grade-level standards.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging and impactful in-person and virtual professional development sessions.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to adjust to shifting priorities and customer requirements in real time.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, managing competing priorities effectively.

• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation.

• Availability to attend in-person onboarding or periodic employment-related events at Amplify’s headquarters in New York.

• Background check required upon selection.

• Ability to provide additional documentation, vaccination proof, or undergo fingerprinting if mandated by relevant laws or district policies.

• Preferred: Experience in coaching or training educators using Amplify programs.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting diverse student populations, including English learners, students with disabilities, and gifted learners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus offered.

• 401(k) plan.

• Competitive health insurance.

• Mental health options available.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Access to premier development programs.

• Paid certification training.

• Reimbursement for lodging, meals, mileage, and eligible travel time.

• Remote work arrangement.