Director of Professional Development

CodeHS•Chicago, IL

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Director of Professional Development to lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of professional learning initiatives at CodeHS. In this role, you’ll oversee the programs and team responsible for delivering high-quality professional development experiences to teachers and districts across the country. You’ll support professional development programs that support teacher success, district adoption, and company growth. This role will manage the PD team and ensure that CodeHS delivers consistent, high-quality learning experiences through workshops, certification programs, and statewide partnerships. Over the last few years the CodeHS PD team has trained around 4,000 teachers each year.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in education, professional development, or program leadership.
Experience managing teams and leading large-scale programs or initiatives.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience analyzing program metrics and using data to improve outcomes.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive alignment across teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with schools, districts, or statewide education initiatives is a plus.
Background in computer science education or edtech is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and coach the PD team, fostering strong performance and collaboration.
Lead the design and continuous improvement of PD offerings, including workshops, virtual sessions, cohorts, and certification programs.
Ensure high-quality, consistent PD content aligned with curriculum updates and new course offerings.
Plan and execute PD events (workshops, webinars, conferences, bootcamps), ensuring strong participant experience and outcomes.
Monitor feedback and performance metrics to drive ongoing improvements in PD quality and impact.
Develop and support statewide partnerships, RFPs, and district-level professional learning initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Curriculum, and Marketing to support district success and company growth.
Oversee PD operations, including event planning, resource allocation, and tracking of participation, satisfaction, and teacher reach.
Improve systems, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.