Educator Training Specialist

Zen Educate • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Educator Training Specialist, you will be part of the Educator Human Resources Team and serve as a key facilitator and contributor to orientation and training programs, supporting the larger team and leadership to ensure our thousands of educators are prepared, safe, and empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for their students. You will be at the forefront of the educator experience, contributing to the development of high-impact onboarding and continuous professional development that maintains our high standards for safety and performance.

Requirements

• Ideally we are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience working in education in an instructional / teaching role.
• Applicants who have experience working as a SPED paraprofessional, ABA therapist, SPED teacher, RBT, or BCBA will be prioritized.
• 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.
• Experience in training and development is ideal but not required.
• You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and enjoy building from scratch.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO + 8 days of paid sick leave + US Federal holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Quarterly social budget
• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees