Lead Professional Development Advisor

Teachers College, Columbia UniversityNew York, NY
Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) is seeking a full-time Lead Professional Development Advisor. Reporting to the Center Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of professional development plans with schools and coaches.

Requirements

  • MA in Education or related field
  • 5+ years teaching experience
  • 3+ years professional development (PD) experience
  • Experience in NYC public schools
  • Proficient in communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • Experience leading a team responsible for critical deliverables

Nice To Haves

  • EdD or PhD in Education or related field
  • 5-7 years professional development (PD) experience
  • Professional experience as an educator in New York City, nationally and internationally
  • Experience in management or mentoring

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage schedule & communicate with partner schools; establishing professional development (PD) plans with schools & coaches
  • Plan & implement professional development coaching & workshops
  • Prepare monthly project documentation
  • Engage in purposeful planning for professional development (PD)
  • Document & archive professional development (PD) services
  • Participate in the CPET coaching community and monthly coaches’ meetings, utilizing CPET resources, and maintaining consistent communication with partner schools.
  • Participate in CPET's Core Team
  • Engage in critical reflection and community-building activities to increase collaboration and professional effectiveness
  • Manage internal communication, systems, and structures established within the Center.
  • Serve as a member of CPET's coaching leadership team.
  • Collaborate with coaching leaders to design and facilitate professional development meetings for CPET coaches.
  • Develop a project that supports the cultivation of the Center's core principles
  • Mentor professional development (PD) Coaches, Lead PD Coaches, and Senior PD Coaches
  • Act as small group reflection leader at coaches meetings
  • Co-plan or collaborate on professional development (PD) workshops, conferences, and on-site coaching.
  • Support coaches through critical inquiry, office hours, and the development of digital coaching content
  • Coordinate projects with multiple coaches to organize coaching schedules, documentation, and ensure alignment with project goals
  • Develop original professional development (PD) content, materials, and resources to share within the coaching community
  • Write, record, or capture reflective articles for CPET's website
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • supplemental insurance plans
  • flexible and hybrid work schedules
  • tuition remission
  • life insurance
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • exceptional employer retirement matching program
  • health savings accounts (HSA)
  • flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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