Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Literacy

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist to deliver Amplify Literacy professional development both remotely and onsite. You will coach educators, design development plans, and collaborate with product teams to translate feedback into actionable improvements.

Requirements include aBachelor’s degree, 2+ years teaching Pre-K–12 and coaching educators, and strong adult-learning and literacy expertise. Some travel and certification training participation are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience teaching Pre-K–12.
• 2+ years coaching educators in Pre-K–12 settings.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Deep knowledge of literacy best practices aligned to standards.
• Facilitate onsite and virtual professional development.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, and collaboration tools.

Aufgaben

• Deliver remote and onsite professional development approximately two days per week to groups of 30–40 educators.
• Adapt facilitation to customer needs and contexts.
• Track session logistics and deliverables.
• Coach a cohort of Professional Learning Specialists through observation and feedback.
• Design and implement targeted development plans based on data and feedback.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new specialists.
• Share insights with product teams to inform Amplify products.

Kenntnisse

Adult Learning Principles

Coaching Educators

Time Management

Excellent Communication

Remote & Onsite Facilitation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Google Meet

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Develop deep expertise in Amplify Literacy programs and associated professional development offerings
• Deliver remote and onsite professional development approximately two days per week to groups of 30–40 educators
• Adapt facilitation to the unique needs and contexts of customers
• Track and complete session logistics and deliverables in a timely manner
• Participate in certification training and ongoing professional development, including observation, feedback, and coaching
• Coach a cohort of approximately 20 Professional Learning Specialists through observation and debrief cycles, modeling, peer practice, and written and live feedback
• Design and implement targeted development plans based on observations, customer feedback, survey data, and reflection
• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new Professional Learning Specialists
• Review post-session survey data, daily during peak season, to identify trends and provide actionable feedback
• Communicate insights regarding individual and cohort performance, needs, and challenges to relevant stakeholders
• Share observations of customer engagement with Amplify products with product teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience teaching Pre-K–Grade 12
• 2+ years of experience coaching educators in Pre-K–Grade 12 settings
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience applying them in professional development contexts
• Deep knowledge of instructional best practices in literacy aligned to rigorous grade-level standards in English
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate onsite and virtual professional development
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond effectively to customer needs in real time
• Strong time management skills across multiple priorities
• Ability to travel approximately 60% or more during May–September and 20–40% during the school year, including overnight travel and transportation by car, plane, and/or public transportation
• Ability to attend in-person onboarding or periodic employment-related events at Amplify headquarters in New York
• If not already certified, willingness to participate in paid certification training to become a certified Professional Learning Specialist
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience coaching or training educators using an Amplify program
• Preferred: Experience working with diverse student populations, including English learners, SPED, and Gifted/Talented

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Amplify Literacy programs and professional development, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional best practices in literacy. Capable of delivering effective coaching and training to educators while managing logistics and providing actionable feedback based on performance data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Amplify Literacy Programs
• Professional Development Facilitation
• Coaching Educators
• Adult Learning Principles
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Teaching Experience Pre-K–Grade 12
• Coaching Experience Pre-K–Grade 12
• Instructional Best Practices
• Session Logistics Management
• Data Analysis for Feedback

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Adaptability to Customer Needs
• Ability to Navigate Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Willingness to Participate in Certification Training

Industry Keywords

• Diverse Student Populations
• English Learners
• Special Education (SPED)
• Gifted/Talented Education

Tools & Technologies

• Google Workspace
• Zoom
• Google Meet
• Microsoft Teams