Director of Professional Development

CodeHS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid parental leave

Vacation policy

Disability insurance

CTA monthly pass

Lunch provided

Job summary

CodeHS is seeking a Director of Professional Development in Chicago to lead planning, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of teacher PD programs nationwide. You will oversee a team delivering workshops, cohorts, certifications, and statewide partnerships to support teacher success and district adoption.

Your leadership will drive PD quality, integrate curriculum updates, and coordinate with Sales, Customer Success, Curriculum, and Marketing to sustain growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in education, professional development, or program leadership.
• Experience managing teams and leading large-scale programs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience analyzing program metrics and using data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive alignment across teams.
• Experience working with schools, districts, or statewide education initiatives is a plus.
• Background in computer science education or edtech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach the PD team, fostering strong performance and collaboration.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of PD offerings, including workshops, virtual sessions, cohorts, and certification programs.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent PD content aligned with curriculum updates and new course offerings.
• Plan and execute PD events (workshops, webinars, conferences, bootcamps), ensuring strong participant experience and outcomes.
• Monitor feedback and performance metrics to drive ongoing improvements in PD quality and impact.
• Develop and support statewide partnerships, RFPs, and district-level professional learning initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Curriculum, and Marketing to support district success and company growth.
• Oversee PD operations, including event planning, resource allocation, and tracking of participation, satisfaction, and teacher reach.
• Improve systems, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education leadership

Communication

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Professional Development to lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of professional learning initiatives at CodeHS. In this role, you’ll oversee the programs and team responsible for delivering high‑quality professional development experiences to teachers and districts across the country. You’ll support professional development programs that support teacher success, district adoption, and company growth. This role will manage the PD team and ensure that CodeHS delivers consistent, high‑quality learning experiences through workshops, certification programs, and statewide partnerships. Over the last few years the CodeHS PD team has trained around 4,000 teachers each year.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach the PD team, fostering strong performance and collaboration.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of PD offerings, including workshops, virtual sessions, cohorts, and certification programs.
• Ensure high‑quality, consistent PD content aligned with curriculum updates and new course offerings.
• Plan and execute PD events (workshops, webinars, conferences, bootcamps), ensuring strong participant experience and outcomes.
• Monitor feedback and performance metrics to drive ongoing improvements in PD quality and impact.
• Develop and support statewide partnerships, RFPs, and district‑level professional learning initiatives.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Curriculum, and Marketing to support district success and company growth.
• Oversee PD operations, including event planning, resource allocation, and tracking of participation, satisfaction, and teacher reach.
• Improve systems, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision‑making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in education, professional development, or program leadership.
• Experience managing teams and leading large‑scale programs or initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience analyzing program metrics and using data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and drive alignment across teams.
• Experience working with schools, districts, or statewide education initiatives is a plus.
• Background in computer science education or edtech is a plus.

Location

Full Office – this role is a 5 days a week office role in the CodeHS Chicago Office in River North.

Compensation

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid parental leave
• Strong vacation policy (22 days off + 16 company holidays)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• CTA monthly pass covered
• Lunch provided 3 days per week

CodeHS is an equal opportunity employer. CodeHS maintains a drug‑free workplace.