Seasonal Professional Development Specialist

Weld North Education (now Imagine Learning); United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Paid sick leave

On-demand mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Professional development programs

Work from home opportunities

Job summary

Imagine Learning is seeking a Seasonal Professional Development Specialist to deliver content-specific training and guidance for blended and online K‑12 programs. You will present to teachers and staff, develop learning paths, and generate assessment reports, delivering sessions virtually or onsite and traveling as needed.

This PRN/per diem role offers a flexible schedule with peak season July–October, based from home offices across the US, with travel to school sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.
• Current or past teaching certification.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; self-directed.
• Collaborative and team-oriented; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel overnight and work flexible hours.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; online meetings (Zoom/Teams).
• Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply within 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content-specific support, training, and guidance in implementation of blended/online K‑12 programs.
• Lead workshops and sessions for teachers and instructional personnel.
• Develop and modify student learning paths; design classroom assessments; run reports.
• Deliver fee-based, engaging presentations to small/large groups (virtual or onsite).
• Work with school districts to implement solutions and train staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Remote work

Self-management

Collaboration

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Zoom/Teams

Job description

About Imagine Learning

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential - in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, we’re committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We’re shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum‑Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student’s potential. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible and transforming education.

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you’ll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

As a remote‑friendly company, Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. Most of our U.S.-based employees work from home or on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations in Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact

Are you a former teacher looking for an incredibly flexible seasonal opportunity that allows you to continue to positively impact the lives of students and teachers without being in the classroom? If so, our Seasonal Professional Development Specialist position may be exactly what you’ve been looking for! As an experienced and successful professional educator, you’ll provide content‑specific support, training, and guidance in the implementation of our blended and online learning programs in the K‑12 environment. You’ll deliver workshops and sessions to teachers and instructional personnel on how to integrate digital solutions into their curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, develop and modify student individualized learning paths, design classroom assessments, and run assessment reports. You’ll deliver fee‑based, engaging, small and large group presentations. Workshops are delivered virtually (webinars) or onsite, based on the request by the school district.

Position Information: This is a PRN/per diem full‑time or temporary position, meaning you work a flexible schedule as needed, reporting to the Professional Learning Solutions Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be $550/full‑day session, $150/half‑day virtual session, and $25/hour for hourly activities. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US‑based position you will from your home office and at K‑12 district school sites.

Travel: You can also expect up to approximately 10‑20% travel, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits

• 401k plan with a company match
• Paid sick leave
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience

This mission‑critical role provides you with maximum flexibility to work during normal business days/hours, as your schedule allows. Hours fluctuate based on business demands, with peak times being July through October. During these months, our Seasonal Professional Development Specialists are highly engaged and busy working. In the off‑season, November through June, hours are minimal. In this role, you are free to decline assignments that conflict with other plans you have, provided you have some availability during the peak season. Please note that no minimum number of hours per week can be guaranteed for these positions. This role is best suited for you if you want to earn extra money, particularly over the summer, but don’t require a set minimum earnings level each week or month. This is a per diem position with a highly variable/customizable schedule and is based out of your home office in the US with occasional travel to school sites for professional development delivery, as needed.

Share Your Expertise

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• A bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) and at least 2 years of experience delivering successful professional development, training, and/ or consulting services (5 or more years preferred).
• Current or past teaching certification and experience in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Highly motivated, with demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self‑directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high‑quality results‑driven, team‑oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overnight travel is expected.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online meeting platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and database software.
• Ability to provide a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or provide proof of application within 7 days (upon hire).

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Diversity and Inclusion

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Recruitment Policy

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.