Head of Professional Development & District Partnerships

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

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.