Senior Director, Learning Architecture Professional Learning

Sandy Hook Promise•, (Multiple States)

8d•$110,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is seeking a Senior Director, Learning Architecture Professional Learning to serve as the organizational lead for designing and operationalizing high-impact, evidence-based learning strategies for educators, educational staff, administrators, and out-of-school time (OST) professionals. This senior role is responsible for defining and executing a long-term vision for scalable, accessible, and effective professional learning across asynchronous, virtual, and in-person modalities that supports program fidelity, implementation quality, capacity development, and school and community impact. The ideal candidate will translate research into practical, user-centered learning solutions that support effective implementation of SHP's violence prevention programs, providing leadership in train-the-trainer models, educational strategy, and cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Adult Education, K-12 Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field required.
7+ years of experience designing, developing, and writing professional learning for educators, youth-serving professionals, or related audiences.
10+ years of experience working with K-12 school systems, out-of-school time (OST) programs, community-based education settings, or similar learning environments.
Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance (30-miles) of a major airport to ensure efficient, cost-effective travel.
Applicants must be based in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the strategic vision for SHP's professional learning architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, partner needs, best practices, and field trends.
Translate strategy into actionable plans, roadmaps, metrics, and accountability measures to drive implementation and results.
Oversee the design, development, writing, and continuous improvement of educator-facing materials, implementation resources, and tools that support high-quality program delivery and fidelity.
Manage external subject matter experts, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational standards.
Ensure materials incorporate evidence-based approaches, implementation science, violence prevention, and related frameworks, while remaining practical and adaptable across school, district, OST, and regional settings.
Align all professional learning materials with the needs of Program Implementation teams.
Lead the design, development, and writing of scalable train-the-trainer systems and professional learning offerings.
Direct the development of program-agnostic learning opportunities through SHP Learning Studio to meet evolving educator and staff needs.
Ensure learning experiences are aligned with adult learning principles, program theories of change, and implementation goals.
Partner across teams to integrate professional learning into training and technical assistance models.
Lead annual planning for the Professional Learning team, aligning priorities, resources, and improvement efforts with organizational goals.
Monitor progress through established metrics and provide regular updates to executive leadership on outcomes, risks, trends, and recommended adjustments.
Use internal and external data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform strategic decision-making.
Partner with Evaluation and Quality Improvement teams to pilot, assess, and refine professional learning offerings using feedback and impact data.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to engagement, learning outcomes, implementation quality, and program effectiveness.
Apply continuous improvement and implementation science principles to strengthen learning strategies and outcomes.
Represent Professional Learning on cross-functional committees, initiatives, and leadership forums.
Proactively identify, communicate, and address risks, opportunities, and operational challenges affecting goals, implementation, or sustainability.
Keep leadership informed of progress, challenges, and recommended actions to support timely decision-making and strategic adjustments.
Collaborate across departments to advance organizational priorities and support successful program implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned based on organizational needs.
A commitment to SHP’s mission and values.