Professional Learning Implementation Specialist at Discovery Education,Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Req Number: Req# 181
Date Posted: Posted Monday, December 23, 2024

We are looking for a highly skilled Professional Learning Implementation Specialist to be a key factor in ensuring Discovery Education’s partners have a consistent and well-aligned professional learning experience. Not only will you deliver highly engaging learning experiences grounded in Discovery Education’s suite of K-12 products to educators, but you will also work closely across our Partnerships and Partner Success teams to support the creation of thoughtful professional learning implementation plans. You are a master facilitator and collaborator; you will leverage these skills to support the training, coaching, and development of a regional group of professional learning facilitators. This role is critical to the successful creation, planning, and implementation of all Discovery Education’s professional learning. Some content development will be required.

In This Role You Will:

• Delivering best-in-class professional learning to educators both virtually and in-person
• Consulting with our Partnerships teams to ensure professional learning packages are aligned to meet the needs and budgets of our partners. (This includes making recommendations and creating scopes of work)
• Collaborating with our Partner Success teams to create thoughtful professional learning plans that align to partner expectations. (This includes recommending specific sessions and supporting the writing of implementation plans)
• Working closely with our professional learning facilitators by supporting their onboarding, training, and overall development
• Collaborating with our professional learning content managers to ensure Discovery Education’s sessions exceed industry standards and consistently resonate with teachers
• Assisting with professional learning content development as needed

Core Competencies for Success:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and execute accordingly
• Ability to adapt and pivot based on evolving needs

Credentials and Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of teaching experience in K-12 classrooms
• A minimum of 2 years of experience delivering professional development to K-12 teachers
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel (from 50% up to 90% at seasonal peaks); overnight travel is expected.
• Legal right to work in the United States

This role will sit in our Charlotte HQs with a hybrid work schedule.

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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.

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