K-12 Science Curriculum & Professional Development Specialist

Einstein Project; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Einstein Project seeks a K-12 Science Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist to develop and sustain high-quality science curriculum and professional learning. The role focuses on curriculum quality, educator learning, instructional coaching, and technical consultation, coordinating with the Partnership Manager on district conversations.

Responsibilities include evaluating curricula, designing educator resources, and delivering585 professional learning aligned with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science education, science, education, curriculum and instruction, or related field.
• Experience designing, facilitating, or supporting professional learning for educators.
• Knowledge of science standards, curriculum, and effective instructional practice.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate curriculum, materials, kits, and vendors for standards alignment, quality, cost, availability, durability, safety, and usability.
• Design, test, and document prototype kits and implementation resources including BOMs, guides, videos, and digital supports.
• Monitor curriculum and kit quality; document substitutions or revisions as needs change.
• Collaborate with curriculum, warehouse, and marketing to ensure information is accurate and accessible.
• Design, pilot, facilitate, and improve curriculum-based professional learning aligned with standards and educator needs.
• Create learning objectives, session plans, materials, assessments, and follow-up resources; manage logistics.
• Model three-dimensional, student-centered instruction through hands-on learning and collaborative sensemaking.
• Provide implementation support through coaching, observation, video analysis, co-teaching, and feedback.

Skills

Science content knowledge

Curriculum analysis

Professional learning design

Facilitation & coaching

Communication & collaboration

Microsoft 365

Google Apps

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in science education or related field

Master's degree in science education or related field

Job description

The K-12 Science Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist provides the instructional expertise needed to develop and sustain high-quality science curriculum and professional learning. The role focuses on curriculum quality, educator learning, instructional coaching, and technical consultation. Working in coordination with the Partnership Manager, the specialist joins district conversations when curriculum, standards, pedagogy, or professional learning expertise is needed.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Implementation Resources

• Research and evaluate curriculum, materials, kit components, and vendors for standards alignment, instructional quality, cost, availability, durability, safety, and classroom usability.
• Design, test, and document prototype kits and implementation resources, including bills of materials, assembly and quality specifications, teacher guides, videos, digital supports, and standards-alignment information.
• Monitor curriculum and kit quality; identify and document substitutions or revisions when materials, standards, or educator needs change.
• Collaborate with curriculum, warehouse, and marketing staff to keep product, kit, pricing, availability, website, and educator-resource information accurate and accessible.

Professional Learning and Coaching

• Design, pilot, facilitate, and continuously improve curriculum-based professional learning aligned with science standards, evidence-based practice, educator needs, and Einstein Project offerings.
• Create clear learning objectives, session plans, presentations, participant materials, assessments, and follow-up resources; manage session materials, technology, time, and the learning environment.
• Model phenomena-driven, three-dimensional, student-centered instruction through hands-on learning, discussion, reflection, collaborative sensemaking, and attention to equitable participation.
• Provide implementation support through coaching, classroom observation, video analysis, modeling, co-teaching, and actionable feedback; document support and maintain confidentiality.

Curriculum and Professional Learning Consultation

• Partner with the Partnership Manager to understand the instructional needs, curriculum context, and professional learning goals of schools and districts.
• Join partner conversations when subject-matter expertise is needed; evaluate curriculum and implementation needs and recommend appropriate resources, professional learning, coaching, and support.
• Provide the instructional content needed for proposals, implementation plans, and partner follow-up; communicate technical findings, recommendations, and emerging support needs to the Partnership Manager and internal team.
• Use educator feedback, implementation evidence, and program evaluation data to improve curriculum resources, professional learning, and instructional support.

Shared Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of K-12 science education, high-quality instructional materials, curriculum implementation, professional learning, and instructional coaching.
• Collaborate with staff, contracted facilitators, vendors, and external partners; contribute instructional insights to planning and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties aligned with the position and organizational priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of K-12 science content, standards, three-dimensional learning, and student-centered science pedagogy.
• Strong curriculum analysis, professional learning design, facilitation, coaching, and consultation skills.
• Ability to analyze instructional needs and data, manage projects, solve problems, and translate complex ideas into practical supports.
• Excellent communication, organization, follow-through, attention to detail, collaboration, and independent initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Apps and ability to learn curriculum, inventory, registration, customer relationship, and digital content systems.
• Commitment to the Einstein Project mission and high-quality, equitable science learning.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science education, science, education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• K-12 science teaching experience and experience designing, facilitating, or supporting professional learning for educators.
• Demonstrated knowledge of science standards, curriculum, and effective instructional practice.
• Ability to travel regularly; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Preferred

• Master's degree in science education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with curriculum adoption and implementation, instructional coaching, or multiple K-12 grade bands.
• Experience developing curriculum kits, instructional resources, or digital educator supports.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Work occurs in office, school, district, workshop, and virtual settings.
• Ability to prepare, transport, set up, and use curriculum and professional learning materials and equipment, with reasonable accommodation as needed.
• Frequent local and regional travel; occasional longer-distance travel.