Educator Training Specialist

Zen Educate•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Educator Training Specialist, you will be a key facilitator and contributor to orientation and training programs within the Educator Human Resources Team, ensuring thousands of educators are prepared, safe, and empowered to deliver optimal student outcomes. You will be at the forefront of the educator experience, developing high-impact onboarding and continuous professional development to maintain high standards for safety and performance. Zen Educate is a technology company dedicated to transforming education recruitment by matching schools with temporary educator staff. The company aims to reduce fees spent on temporary educators, allowing schools to pay less and educators to earn more, ultimately providing students with the best possible education. Zen Educate is a high-growth tech startup that recently raised $37 million in Series B funding, expanding rapidly in the UK and US markets. The company fosters a collaborative environment with endless career growth opportunities, investing in both personal and professional development.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working in education in an instructional / teaching role.
Basic technical proficiency in creating engaging training decks using Google Slides or similar presentation software.
Confident communicator with the ability to deliver effective presentations and facilitate online and in person training sessions for diverse audiences.
Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and enjoy building from scratch.
Possess extraordinary organizational skills and an eagle eye for detail.
A deep, genuine passion for improving the U.S. education system and a commitment to keeping children safe.

Nice To Haves

Experience in training and development.
Experience working as a SPED paraprofessional, ABA therapist, SPED teacher, RBT, or BCBA will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and deliver effective, engaging training sessions for educators in both online and in-person environments, designed to help them work successfully with their Zen team and thrive in various school settings.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of new and existing educator training and orientation programs, working alongside senior team members.
Measure the success of training and orientation programs by analyzing key educator success indicators and collaborating strategically with the team to continuously improve support, training, and development efforts.
Attain CPI and Pro-Act certified trainer status to deliver specialized de-escalation tactics training to educators working in SPED (Special Education) environments.
Provide essential administrative support and coordination for all educator training and orientation programs, including managing session scheduling, preparing training materials, and tracking educator completion and certification records.
Handle general educator inquiries via email and phone, providing guidance on training materials and escalating complex human resources issues to the appropriate team.
Actively engage in expanding the impact of the educator HR team at Zen Educate by participating in brainstorming sessions, proactively bringing forth ideas and feedback and investing in relationship building outside of the educator HR team.