Seasonal Professional Development Specialist

***Must be located within an hour commute of Philadelphia, PA***

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we ignite learning breakthroughs. It drives everything we do. We innovate together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also ignite career breakthroughs, with the majority of our positions being fully remote opportunities that offer you what you’re really looking for: flexible work arrangements, interesting and meaningful job responsibilities, career growth, and a supportive team.

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 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 Type: This is a seasonal part-time position, with peak work in the months of June through October.
• Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $150.00 (half day rate)and $550.00(full day rate). Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. 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 your location will be remote but working at school sites in Philadelphia, PA or surrounding areas.
• Travel: You can also expect up to 10-20% travel (primarily local 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.

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 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 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.

Share Your Expertise.

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

• A bachelor’s degree (graduate degree strongly preferred) and at least 2 years of experience with blended and/or online learning (5 or more years preferred).
• Current or past teaching certification.
• Experience delivering successful professional development, training, and/ or consulting services in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Teaching and/ or curriculum and instruction experience, including interacting with and influencing key decision-makers is preferred.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Ability to lead consulting projects proactively, delivering services on time and within budget.
• 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 video chat and database software.
• Ability to provide a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or provide proof of application within 7 days (upon hire).

Ignite Your Career.

Imagine Learning is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We support your unique career journey by providing flexibility, investing in wellbeing, and propelling growth.

We offer aflexible workplace, with the majority of employees enjoying the opportunity to work from home within the US. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, we also maintain offices in Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, and Rock Rapids, IA, Bloomington, MN, and Grand Rapids, MI.

Imagine Learning provides acomprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• Company-paid behavioral health coaching
• 15 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• 15 days of accrued annual Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer hours and annual giving events
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Imagine Learning will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals as required by law.