PD Specialist

Catapult Learning, Inc.; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 88,560 - 166,050; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem pay

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Catapult Learning, Inc. is hiring a Professional Development Specialist for a per diem role based in Hawaii. This position involves coaching, training, and mentoring educators, with a strong focus on developing literacy and math skills. Candidates must reside on Hawaii Island and have a Bachelor's degree in education, along with 5 years of experience in delivering professional development workshops. The role offers competitive per diem pay and a robust benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must reside on Hawaii Island.
• 5 years of experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators.
• 5 years of experience coaching teachers or school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Host dynamic planning conferences for educators.
• Coach, train, and mentor teachers.
• Lead professional development workshops.

Skills

Elementary school experience

Middle/high school experience

Math/science/STEM background

ELA background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.

Position Details

• Professional Development Specialist
• Per Diem | Hybrid in Hawaii Island, Hawaii
• Positions begin in the current school year 2026-2027.
• Per diem (minimum number of hours are not guaranteed).
• Schedules vary based on individual school needs.
• Skills needed in elementary school experience, middle/high school experience, math/science/STEM and ELA background

How you’ll be there for educators and students:

Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant. Our PD Specialists equip teachers/school leaders with exceptional life‑long experiences. Be there for them by building their skills in key instructional areas like literacy, math, STEM, technology implementation, and blended learning. The ripple effect of your impact will be felt by countless students as their teachers and school leaders leave every interaction with you better equipped to deliver on our promises to students. With our resources and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and do what you love to do: create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
• Coach, train, and mentor teachers individually/one‑on‑one.
• Craft creative example lessons that captivate students.
• Lead interactive professional development workshops when needed.
• Research and demonstrate instructional strategies.
• Foster a culture of active participation and vibrant open discussions.
• Ensure all educator development is completed successfully.
• Provide report documentation as required.
• Communicate actively with directors regarding activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We foster your well‑being—health, financial, and work‑life—to help you succeed and thrive.

• Competitive per diem pay.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits for full‑time employees: employees who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, and more) and our 401k plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and paid training.
• Carefully curated professional development materials and lesson plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• A generous time off policy: employees who work 15 or more hours per week are eligible for sick and personal time; holidays and other periods when schools are closed are paid for full‑time, salaried roles.

Qualifications

The positive, enthusiastic Professional Development Specialist we seek has these qualifications.

• Must reside on Hawaii Island.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Experience teaching math, literacy, science or other relevant curriculum.
• 5 years of experience delivering professional development workshops to adult educators.
• 5 years of experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders either cognitively, instructionally or within a specific content‑area focus in mind.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay Rate

USD $480.00 - USD $900.00 /Per Diem

Equal Opportunity Employer

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.