Professional Learning Consultant (Per Diem/Contract Position)
About The Position
The Professional Learning Consultant will play a crucial role in the implemention of PowerMyLearning's professional development services in schools and districts across New York City's five boroughs. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this on-site role is based primarily at partner schools. The Professional Learning Consultant will manage partnerships and deliver professional learning by facilitating group sessions and providing individualized support via 1:1 instructional coaching. Additional contributions to the professional learning team may be required. Work occurs during the school year with contracts assigned based on availability and alignment with school needs.
Requirements
- Passion for PowerMyLearning's mission
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience
- 3+ years of coaching teachers
- Experience leading professional development
- Experience working with youth and low-income communities
- Experience integrating inclusive and student-centered instructional approaches to support engagement and holistic development
- Experience with leveraging technology to support instruction
- Proven organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a complex schedule
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility when priorities change
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing school partnerships
- Experience working with a Multilingual Learner population
- Experience writing or developing lesson plans and curriculum
- Experience as a school and/or district leader
- Master's degree or above in relevant education field
Responsibilities
- Leadprogram implementation for a caseload of partnerships
- Manage relationships with school and district-based project managers and school leaders, including providing regular progress updates as determined for each partnership
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers at partner schools to develop goals to increase student achievement related to the programming sold to their schools
- Deliver high-quality professional development services grounded in the PowerMyLearning Framework for Teachers (including coaching and workshops) to schools and districts in their region
- Provide on-site guided support to teachers (demonstration teaching, classroom observation, feedback discussions, etc.) as they explore different ways they can strengthen learning relationships with students and families to support student success
- Support teachers with implementation of Family Playlists, including onboarding, usage guidance, and ongoing troubleshooting to promote strong family engagement
- Work with teachers to set professional goals and collect data and evidence of progress towards those goals
- Ensure proper tracking and documentation of all partnerships, including of lessons learned to inform program improvement and evidence of progress toward student achievement and improved teacher instruction
- Communicate experiences and feedback from the field to inform program and partnership development
- Understand and communicate PowerMyLearning's mission and approach to staff, constituents, and other stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
