Seasonal Professional Development Specialist

Education and TrainingRemote, United States

Description

Position at Imagine Learning

 ******Imagine Learning is now accepting applications for Seasonal Professional Development Specialists. Apply today for consideration! This is a great opportunity for those with education experience looking for a flexible schedule.***

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

Are you a former teacher looking for an incredibly flexible seasonal opportunity that allows you to continue to positively impact the lives of students and teachers without being in the classroom? If so, our Seasonal Professional Development Specialist position may be exactly what you’ve been looking for! As an experienced and successful professional educator, you’ll provide content-specific support, training, and guidance in the implementation of our blended and online learning programs in the K-12 environment.  You’ll deliver workshops and sessions to teachers and instructional personnel on how to integrate digital solutions into their curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, develop and modify student individualized learning paths, design classroom assessments, and run assessment reports. You’ll deliver fee-based, engaging, small and large group presentations.  Workshops are delivered virtually (webinars) or onsite, based on the request by the school district.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

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Position Information: This is a PRN/per diem position, meaning you work a flexible schedule as needed, reporting to the Professional Learning Solutions Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be $550/full-day session, $150/half-day virtual session, and $25/hour for hourly activities. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position you will from your home office and at K-12 district school sites.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 10-20% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• 401k plan with a company match
• Paid sick leave
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

This mission-critical role provides you with maximum flexibility to work during normal business days/hours, as your schedule allows. Hours fluctuate based on business demands, with peak times being July through October. During these months, our Seasonal Professional Development Specialists are highly engaged and busy working. In the off-season, November through June, hours are minimal. In this role, you are free to decline assignments that conflict with other plans you have, provided you have some availability during the peak season. Please note that no minimum number of hours per week can be guaranteed for these positions. This role is best suited for you if you want to earn extra money, particularly over the summer, but don’t require a set minimum earnings level each week or month. This is a per diem position with a highly variable/customizable schedule and is based out of your home office in the US with occasional travel to school sites for professional development delivery, as needed.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• A bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) and at least 2 years of experience delivering successful professional development, training, and/ or consulting services (5 or more years preferred).
• Current or past teaching certification and experience in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Highly motivated, with demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overnight travel is expected.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online meeting platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and database software.
• Ability to provide a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or provide proof of application within 7 days (upon hire).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.