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Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.
Position Overview
Professional Development Managers are responsible for ensuring participants of our Professional Development have the highest quality experience and leave our sessions feeling inspired and with actionable next steps in their implementation of Teaching Strategies solutions.
The primary focus of this role is recruiting, onboarding, evaluating and coaching our network of trainers as well as reviewing and action planning in response to customer feedback, trainer self-evaluations, session planning forms, and supporting the planning and implementation of PD sessions in partnership with internal Teaching Strategies‘ teams.
- Recruit, onboard, evaluate and coach PDN members.
- Travel to observe and deliver PD sessions as needed for support and quality assurance.
- Serve as subject matter expert relating to professional development sessions and topics.
- Partner with PD Operations, Hub memberships teams, State-specific initiatives, and other departments to identify and prepare PDN for special PD projects and/or opportunities.
- Support the development of, and manage the execution of Professional Development (PD) operational policies and procedures to support and increase effective training practices that lead to improved teaching and student results.
- Continuously measure the effectiveness of professional development content and delivery through content reviews (in partnership with Content Team), observations, assessment of competencies and of trainers, through analysis of evaluations of sessions, customer feedback, trainer self-evaluations and planning forms.
- Plan for and facilitate professional development opportunities for the PDN
- Partner with PD content team to adapt PD sessions for specific sessions.
- Ensure all pre and post-session documentation meets standards of professional development that are aligned with the learning goals and high-performing skills, competencies, and attributes of quality training practices.
- Manage effective quality assurance, identifying trends to proactively identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
- Respond to day-to-day issues and/or concerns that our PDN encounter as they plan for and deliver professional development sessions.
- Respond to customer or internal teams’ concerns as they relate to PD sessions.
Qualifications:
- You must be available and willing to travel up to 50% of the time, especially in August and September
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field; master's preferred
- Working knowledge of Teaching Strategies solutions
- Five years experience in management, educator coaching, and delivering professional development of adult learners both virtually and in person
- Bilingual Spanish a bonus
- Experience establishing and communicating performance and quality metrics aligned with organizational goals
- Self-directed and strong drive for success
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Takes responsibility for work and has a strong sense of project/work management
- Ability to research, listen, and identify client needs based on assessment conversations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to learn new technology applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, zoom, and virtual training with adults is required
Why Teaching Strategies
At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!
Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Employee Equity Appreciation Program
- Health and wellness insurance benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible work environment
- Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
- Best in class technology equipment for every employee
- Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field
Teaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
