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 who are implementing Amplify STEM programs.

• Cultivate comprehensive knowledge of Amplify STEM programs and professional learning opportunities.

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

• Tailor facilitation approaches to accommodate various school and district partners.

• Oversee session logistics and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and punctually.

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

• Mentor and develop a cohort of about 30–40 Professional Learning Specialists through observations, coaching discussions, modeling, peer practices, and feedback.

• Create and execute targeted development plans based on observation data, customer feedback, survey results, and personal reflection.

• Analyze post-session survey data and provide constructive feedback.

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

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

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

• Maintain current knowledge of Amplify STEM products, instructional models, best practices for implementation, product updates, and guidance.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing, resource development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a 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 grasp of adult learning theory and its effective application in professional development contexts.

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

• Proven capability to lead engaging and effective professional development sessions both in-person and virtually.

• Proficient in using productivity and collaboration tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Strong organizational and time management skills in managing competing priorities.

• Experience in coaching or training educators using Amplify programs is preferred.

• Experience in supporting diverse student populations is preferred.

• Candidates based in the Western U.S. (Pacific or Mountain Time Zones) are preferred.

• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Offers a bonus.

• 401(k) plan available.

• Competitive health insurance package.

• Mental health support options.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Paid time off policy.

• Parental leave offered.

• Access to top-tier development programs.

• Paid certification training included.

• Travel-related expenses are reimbursed, covering lodging, meals, mileage, and eligible travel time.