SmartLab Trainer (Contract role)

SmartLab; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a SmartLab Trainer to empower a diverse STEM educator workforce through engaging virtual training. This role involves conducting collaborative training sessions, guiding teachers in the SmartLab Design Process, and ensuring effective use of SmartLab technologies. With a commitment to fostering problem-based learning and enhancing educational practices, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact across the country. If you are passionate about STEM education and enjoy working with educators, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Competitive Pay

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of delivering professional development to educators.
• Experience in K-8 teaching with emphasis in STEM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual training for new SmartLab teachers.
• Assist teachers in applying SmartLab curricula effectively.

Skills

Virtual Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Based Learning

STEM Education

Time Management

Education

K-8 Teaching Experience

Professional Development Experience

Tools

SmartLab Technologies

Virtual Training Tools

Job description

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The Position:

Creative Learning Systems (CLS)/SmartLab is committed to providing our schools with practical, pedagogically sound, and innovative virtual/remote training. The SmartLab Trainer directly supports our mission of empowering and growing a diverse STEM educator workforce through active, collaborative, ongoing, authentic and evidence-driven learning opportunities that enhance their expertise and practices, equipping them to meet the diverse needs of students and prepare them for future careers.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct collaborative and comprehensive virtual training for new SmartLab teachers, covering all aspects of the SmartLab approach—offering mentorship, sharing expertise in PBL, and facilitating the adoption of best practices with cohort participants.
2. Follow training facilitation guides to create engaging and appropriate learning experiences that are executed across cohorts with fidelity.
3. Assist teachers in understanding and applying the SmartLab Design Process, including aligning SmartLab curricula with their school's/state's standards and objectives.
4. Guide teachers in the effective use of SmartLab technologies, ensuring they are comfortable and proficient in using the tools and resources available.
5. Maintain and complete administrative tasks and communications supporting the effective functioning of the cohort.
6. Ability to commit to a training schedule that spans multiple weeks with evenings and/or weekend meeting times (cohorts meet virtually once per week for 5 weeks).

Required Qualifications:

1. Current or past SmartLab Facilitator, Trainer, Instructional Coach strongly preferred.
2. Currently implementing SmartLab Explorer and/or Pathfinder preferred but not required.
3. Experience with virtual presentation tools.
4. Excellent presentation and communication skills through a virtual setting.
5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
6. Have 2-4 years of delivering professional development and/or coaching experiences to educators in Science or STEM.
7. Have experience in K-8 teaching with emphasis in problem-based learning and/or STEM.

Benefits

• Competitive per-cohort rate.
• Flexible hours in a 1099 contract role.
• Chance to make a positive impact on the education of students across the country.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Education
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting