Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy

Role Overview

• Become expert in a suite of Amplify programs: Develop and maintain expertise on key concepts for an Amplify Literacy or STEM program and its related professional development offerings
• Participate in paid training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist (if not already certified)
• Model excellence in the delivery of professional learning: Deliver at least two days per week of remote and onsite training sessions for approximately 30-40 educators throughout the year
• Understand customers’ unique contexts and deliver professional development that meets their needs
• Share observations of customers’ engagement with our products, including key strengths and challenges, with product teams
• Engage in internal professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching, to continuously strengthen your facilitation practice.
• Track and complete deliverables related to session logistics in a timely manner
• Coach and develop a cohort of contractor PLS: Contribute to effectively recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding new PLS throughout the year
• Coach a cohort of approximately 20-40 PLS using best practices (e.g., observation and debrief, modeling, peer practices, written and live feedback)
• Review post-session survey data for a cohort of PLS on a regular basis (e.g., daily during May -September) to identify trends in customer feedback and provide meaningful coaching that drives growth in PLS knowledge, skills, and mindsets and strong educator experience and outcomes
• Create and implement targeted learning plans based on observations, post-session survey data, customer feedback, and reflective conversations
• Maintain and communicate key information to relevant stakeholders about individual PLS or the cohort’s needs, goals, and challenges
• Contribute to the Professional Development Team Support the Professional Development team in special projects
• Share customer and PLS feedback with key internal and cross-functional stakeholders in order to strengthen our programs and PD offerings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching in Pre-K to Grade 12
• At least 2+ years of experience coaching educators in Pre-K to Grade 12
• Proven knowledge of adult learning principles and experience applying them when delivering learning experiences to adults
• Strong knowledge around best practices for implementing high-quality instruction in math, science or literacy in order for students to meet and exceed rigorous grade level standards in English
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and remote professional development for teachers and/or leaders
• Excellent skill and comfort with technology-based productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Google applications and video conferencing programs (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High comfort with navigating ambiguity and responding confidently to in-the-moment challenges or concerns in order to meet customer needs
• Proven time management skills when managing multiple tasks
• An orientation and desire to learn and continuously improve

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• competitive health insurance and mental health options
• basic life insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave
• access to best-in-class development programs