区域专业发展经理
Regional Professional Development Manager
加入我们的团队！加入一个致力于我们所做工作的使命的团队！Teaching Strategies 是一家创新的教育科技组织，专注于连接教师、儿童和家庭。作为早期儿童教育市场的先驱，我们打造动态、高质量的数字产品，整合高质量解决方案的所有关键要素：课程、评估、专业发展和家庭参与。我们正在组建一支以结果为导向的团队，他们将在协作、工作努力且充满乐趣的文化中茁壮成长。我们自豪于通过支持从事最重要工作的教师，对早期儿童领域产生的影响，帮助儿童成为有创造力、自信的思考者。
职位概述
专业发展经理负责确保我们的专业发展参与者的体验达到最高质量，并在我们的课程结束后感到受到启发，同时具备可操作的下一步计划，以实施 Teaching Strategies 的解决方案。此职位的主要职责是招募、入职、评估和指导我们的培训师网络，以及根据客户反馈、培训师自评、课程计划表等进行审查和制定行动计划，并与内部 Teaching Strategies 团队合作，支持专业发展课程的规划和实施。
具体职责：
- 招募、入职、评估和指导专业发展网络（PDN）成员。
- 根据需要前往现场观察并提供专业发展课程的支持和质量保证。
- 作为专业发展课程和主题的专家。
- 与专业发展运营、中心会员团队、特定州的项目和其他部门合作，识别并为特殊专业发展项目和/或机会准备 PDN。
- 支持专业发展（PD）运营政策和流程的开发，并管理其执行，以支持和提高有效的培训实践，从而改善教学和学生成果。
- 通过内容审查（与内容团队合作）、观察、对内容和培训师能力的评估、课程评估分析、客户反馈、培训师自评和计划表，持续衡量专业发展内容和交付的有效性。
- 规划并促进 PDN 的专业发展机会。
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Be a Part of our Team!Join a working team that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!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.
Specific Roles & Responsibilities:
- 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 StrategiesAt 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 StrategiesTeaching 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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