Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem)

Catapult Learning; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Catapult Learning is seeking a Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem) in Rochester, NY to support educators and students by delivering high-impact professional development in literacy, math, STEM and blended learning. You’ll design example lessons, lead workshops, and research instructional strategies, enabling teachers to implement innovative practices.

This role offers flexible year-round and summer opportunities, part-time or full-time engagements, and an inclusive, supportive work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; master's preferred.
• Experience teaching math, literacy, technology, or STEM.
• Experience delivering PD workshops to adults.
• Experience in blended learning classrooms.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Adult PD delivery

Blended learning

STEM education

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Professional Development Specialist (Per Diem)

Rochester, NY

How you’ll be there for educators and students:

Be their career guide. Be their collaborator. Be their consultant.

Our educators equip students with exceptional learning 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 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

How you’ll do it:

• Host dynamic and collaborative planning conferences that unleash the creative potential of educators.
• 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.

Qualifications

What we’ll need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Experience teaching math, literacy, technology, or STEM curriculum.
• Experience delivering professional development workshops to adults.
• Experience working in blended learning classrooms.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Compensation: $600 daily rate

Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.

Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.

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.

Pay Rate

Starting from USD $600.00/Per Diem